Beauty And The Beast Cast Photo The world premiere of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood was a star-studded event featuring the cast of the film: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ian McKellen, Emma Thompson with special guests: Celine Dion, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Matt Damon, Javier Bardem, Jean Smart, Brenton Thwaites, Aubrey Plaza, Paige O’Hara, Cameron Boyce, Sofia Carson and many more.

The story and characters audiences know and love come to spectacular life in Disney’s live-action adaptation “Beauty and the Beast,” the fantastic journey of Belle, a bright, beautiful and independent young woman who is taken prisoner by Beast in his castle. Despite her fears, she befriends the castle’s enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s hideous exterior and realize the kind heart of the true Prince within.

Directed by Bill Condon and based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast,” the screenplay is written by Stephen Chbosky and Evan Spiliotopoulos and produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman, p.g.a. and Todd Lieberman, p.g.a. with Jeffrey Silver, Thomas Schumacher and Don Hahn serve as executive producers. Alan Menken, who won two Academy Awards® (Best Original Score and Best Song) for the animated film, provides the score, which includes new recordings of the original songs written by Menken and Howard Ashman, as well as three new songs written by Menken and Tim Rice.

“Beauty and the Beast” hits theaters nationwide on March 17, 2017!

Highlights From The LA Premiere

In association with Swarovski, the world’s leader in precision cut crystal, the empowering new adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” has inspired a bold and beautiful new jewelry line by Atelier Swarovski which was on display at the premiere. Guests were photographed in front of a stunning Swarovski crystal wall and Swarovski crystals lined the red carpet.

The screening began with an exclusive immersive light and projection show dazzling with a Swarovski crystal curtain inside the El Capitan Theatre. Luxe Bloom, in collaboration with Walt Disney Studios live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” offer long-lasting roses with an exclusive preserved rose arrangement collection in celebration of the film. Available on-line and seen on the red carpet, Luxe Bloom celebrated the magic of the film.

HomeAway, the world leader in vacation rentals, is celebrating “Beauty and the Beast” by hosting a contest atHomeAway.com/Disney until March 31, 2017. One lucky winner and 20 of his or her guests will experience an unprecedented #HomeAwayCastle vacation that includes all travel accommodations and a five-night stay in a majestic 14th Century Castle in Duns, Scotland this summer. Twinings of London Tea, in collaboration with Walt Disney Studios, is a sponsor of the world premiere of “Beauty and the Beast.” Four best-selling herbal blends were displayed and served on the red carpet in special edition designs that celebrate the magic of the film.

Since 1925, Le Creuset’s unsurpassed craftsmanship and vibrant color palette have earned the loyalty of cooks around the world. We are proud to introduce their new limited edition “Beauty and the Beast” soup pot, crafted in France, inspired by the film.

Gelish and Morgan Taylor are proud to collaborate the world premiere of “Beauty and the Beast.” The “Beauty and the Beast” collections from Gelish and Morgan Taylor include six dreamy spring shades and an antique special effect that will leave you feeling enchanted and delighted.

LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 02: (L-R top) Actors Luke Evans, Josh Gad and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (L-R bottom) Director Bill Condon, Actors Dan Stevens, Emma Watson, Audra McDonald and Composer Alan Menken arrive for the world premiere of Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood as the cast and filmmakers continue their worldwide publicity tour on March 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Luke Evans; Josh Gad; Gugu Mbatha-Raw; Bill Condon; Dan Stevens; Emma Watson; Audra McDonald; Alan Menken

Actress & cast member, Gugu Mbatha-Raw arrives for the world premiere of Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood as the cast and filmmakers continue their worldwide publicity tour on March 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Actress and cast member, Audra McDonald arrives for the world premiere of Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood as the cast and filmmakers continue their worldwide publicity tour on March 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Audra McDonald

John Legend arrives for the world premiere of Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood as the cast and filmmakers continue their worldwide publicity tour on March 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** John Legend