Matthew Simmons
  • Secondary Education-History
  • Milford, CT

Matthew Simmons appears in "Beauty and the Beast" at Western New England University

2017 Jun 14

Matthew B. Simmons, of Milford, CT, appears in Western New England University's spring production of Beauty and the Beast to sold-out audiences.

Based on the 1740 French Fairytale, La Belle et La Bete, Disney's Beauty and the Beast just celebrated its 25th anniversary this past fall. "Beauty and the Beast resonates with all ages which accounts for its longevity," says Directors Hillary Haft Bucs and Alexandria Escribano. "It has a compelling story, its themes are universal, and it touches the audience in many ways. As Mrs. Potts sings, Beauty and the Beast is "A Tale as Old as Time."

Simmons is a senior History major. This is his first year being a part of the Stageless Players. He was cast in last semester's production of The Servant of Two Masters. He is highly enthusiastic about being involved in Beauty and the Beast. He plays five different ensemble roles (Bookseller/Villager/Wolf/Plate/Gargoyle) in this, his first musical ever.

The Broadway version of Beauty and the Beast opened in 1994 and completed its 20th anniversary national tour this past July, and now the live action film is a critical and box office success.

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