Tickets are now on sale for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – A CHRISTMAS ROSE, the newest production from Lythgoe Family Panto, in association with Pasadena Playhouse, which expands this winter at The Pasadena Civic Auditorium for 15 performances only, December 13 -24, 2017.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – A CHRISTMAS ROSE will be directed by Sheldon Epps and choreographed by Mandy Moore (La La Land), with book by Kris Lythgoe and music direction and arrangements by Michael Orland (American Idol). Bonnie Lythgoe will serve as Executive Director and oversee the production. Casting is led by Producer Becky Lythgoe, and an all-star cast will be announced at a later date.

Tickets start at $28 and can be purchased online at BeautyAndTheBeastPanto.com, at The Pasadena Civic Auditorium or by calling 800-982-2787. Golden Tickets, which allow the ticketholder (children ages 4 – 12 only) a special on-stage experience during the production, are available for an additional $60.00 each.

An updated version of the classic tale, in the style of a traditional British family Panto, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – A CHRISTMAS ROSE features family-friendly magic, with a comedic twist, dancing (with “So You Think You Can Dance” alumni), contemporary music and more.

This December, Lythgoe Family Panto will offer their largest season yet, with four different productions playing concurrently in Laguna, Pasadena, San Diego and Houston.

Previously Lythgoe Family Panto established their reputation with productions including A Cinderella Christmas starring Lauren Taylor, Alex Newell and Morgan Fairchild, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell – A Pirates Christmas starring Sabrina Carpenter and John O’Hurley, Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight starring Olivia Holt and Lucy Lawless, Aladdin and His Winter Wish starring Ben Vereen, Jordan Fisher, and Ashley Argota – and A Snow White Christmas (the original of this production) starring Ariana Grande and Neil Patrick Harris.

Lythgoe Family Panto produces fun, musical theatre the whole family can enjoy. Known for their creativity and involvement in television hits “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance,” the Lythgoes are dedicated to bringing affordable theatre to families across America. Based on the Grimm fairy tales and others, each story has been modernized with topical scripts for parents and well known pop songs for kids. The Lythgoes pride themselves on creating a memorable experience a family can share together.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST – A CHRISTMAS ROSE marks Lythgoe Family Panto’s inaugural production at the venerable Pasadena Civic Auditorium and their sixth consecutive Panto presentation in Pasadena, five of which were presented at Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California. As part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to develop theatre for young audiences, a portion of Lythgoe Family Panto’s proceeds from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST will be donated to Pasadena Playhouse’s outreach and education programs.

See it for Yourself

Dates:  

• Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30 PM
• Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 PM
• Friday, December 15 at 7:00 PM 
• Saturday, December 16 at 1:00 PM and 5:00PM
• Sunday, December 17 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM 
• Wednesday, December 20 at 7:00 PM
• Thursday, December 21 at 7:00 PM
• Friday, December 22 at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Saturday, December 23 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM 
• Sunday, December 24 at 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM

Tickets:

Tickets range from $28 to $115.

Golden Ticket: Children ages 4-12 can enjoy a special on-stage experience for $60. (Note: One Golden Ticket requires an admission tickets.)

Winter Wonderland: Audience members can enjoy this FREE pre-show celebration featuring crafts,games, Santa Claus (on select days), photo opportunities, and more! Starts one hour prior to curtain time.