Chatham Native To Star In Disney’s Beauty And The Beast

CHATHAM, NJ - Chatham native Robert Peterpaul hopes folks from his hometown will "be his guest" and see him play the role of Lefou in the White Plains Performing Arts Center’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, running Dec. 21 through Jan 13.

Peterpaul is no stranger to the show. As a child he was cast as Chip in the First National Tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, but due to family obligations he was not able to take the role. Being able to revisit the show years later has been exciting.

“I'm thrilled to be in this show," Peterpaul said. "My greatest joy is when my work connects with someone, makes them think, laugh or simply smile. Playing LeFou has been a dream because he exists in the story to provide lighter and comical moments, and, of course, the Disney magic is irresistible.”

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. The Beast must learn to love and earn love in return, before the last petal of an Enchanted Rose falls. Should he fail to find love he will be doomed to remain a beast for all time.

The cast also features Shaunice Alexander, Ezekial Andrew, Elizabeth Brady, Robbie Crandall, Tom DeMichele, Brendan Doyle, Katie Jo Flanagan, Michael Hardenberg, Apryl Higgins, Katelyn Lauria, Erica Lustig, Dick Nagle, Paulette Oliva, Patrick Pevehouse, Taylor Rivera, Kristen Seggio, Tori Sicklick, Daniella Tamasi, Raleigh Tyler, Julius Williams, and Adam Winer.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is Directed by Frank Portanova with Musical Direction by Stephen Ferri and Choreography by Lexie Fennell Frare. Scenic Design by Christopher & Justin Swader, Lighting Design by Jamie Roderick, Wardrobe Supervision by Samantha Irons, Sound Design by Robert McGarrity, Stage Managed by Jessie Jardon and Megan E. Coutts. Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton.

For tickets visit the theatre box office Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or purchase the tickets online at wppac.com or call 914-328-1600. For Group Sales, please contact boxoffice@wppac.com.

(Photo courtesy of Robert Peterpaul)

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