North Riverside Players to present 'Beauty and the Beast' family musical

NORTH RIVERSIDE – "Disney's Beauty and the Beast – The Broadway Musical" will be staged by North Riverside Players from May 9 to 11 at the Scheck Village Commons Theatre in North Riverside.

Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. May 9 and 10, and at 2:30 p.m. May 11 at 2401 S. Des Plaines Ave. The show is directed by Cheryl Pold. The hit musical is based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature.

Tickets cost $20 for adults, $18 for seniors age 60 and older, $16 for students and $15 for children age 12 and younger. For tickets, visit www.nrplayers.com or call 708-512-7015.

Award-winning troupe

North Riverside Players earned multiple honors this spring at the third Bi-Annual Statewide Community Theatre Festival Illinois (AACT Fest Awards).

• Illinois State Champion - “The Crucible” - North Riverside Players

• Outstanding Director - Jay Fontanetta of Lombard

• Outstanding Ensemble

• Outstanding Performer - Jim Turano of River Forest

• Outstanding Featured Performer - Dave Callahan of Downers Grove

• Outstanding Costume Design - Mark Burrows

• Outstanding Set Design - Dave Omelka