Masterfully directed and choreographed and in keeping with the original direction by Robert Jess Roth, this production of “Beauty and the Beast” is an imaginative treat. But this isn’t just a cartoonish presentation meant for little ones. Indeed, Chicago Shakespeare Theater has spared no expense on this lavish theatrical gem.
This “Beauty and the Beast” is a majestic triumph of vision and art direction; the sets, trappings, and costumes are wonderfully lush and detailed.