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Terrence Mann as Beast
Beast
Background information
Musical Beauty and the Beast
Portrayed by Terrence Mann , Shaq Taylor. James Barbour, Steve Blanchard
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Inspiration The Beast from the original fairy tale

Several wild animals

Honors and awards
Character information
Full name
Other names Prince Adam
Personality Initially: Gruff, impatient, immature, pessimistic, aloof, grim, strict, irascible, ill-mannered, mysterious, abusive, loathsome, thoughtless, short-tempered, intimidating, fussy, selfish, spoiled, rude, vicious, argumentative, aggressive

Later: Kind, gentle, humble, polite, innocent, giving, compassionate, selfless, heroic, sensitive, romantic, insecure, astute, trustworthy, daring, protective, slightly shy, clumsy, powerful

Appearance Blue eyes

As the Beast: Strong, top-heavy, mixture of animals, gigantic, slender, thick brown fur, dark brown bull-like horns, sharp fangs and claws, huge paws, long bushy tail As the Prince: Slender, muscular, fair skin, light auburn hair

Birthday
Occupation A prince
Affiliations Neutral, later good
Goal Initially, to break his curse and become human again (succeeded)

To ensure Belle's happiness

Home Beast's Castle in France
Relatives Belle (wife)

Maurice (father-in-law)

Pets Sultan/Froufrou (dog)

Thunder (Arabian horse; formerly)

Allies Belle, Cogsworth, Lumière, Mrs. Potts (Mrs. Beatrice Potts), Chip Potts, Maurice, Fifi/Babette/Plumette, Fife, Forte (formerly)
Minions Cogsworth (Henri Cogsworth), Lumière, Mrs. Potts (Mrs. Beatrice Potts), Chip Potts, Fifi/Babette/Plumette, Fife, Forte, Chef Bouche/Cuisiner, Wardrobe (Madame de la Grande Bouche/Madame de Garderobe, Maestro Cadenza, Angelique, Palanquin, Webster, Crane, Le Plume, Witherspoon, Chandeleria, Coat Rack/Chapeau, Music Box
Enemies Gaston, Forte, Villagers (formerly), Maurice (formerly)
Likes Belle, silence, being loved, books, classical music, King Arthur, waltzing, birds, snowball fights, Christmas (currently)
Dislikes Intruders, strangers, Belle in danger, Gaston having him slaughtered, threats to his castle, discrimination, being disturbed, being judged by his appearance, Christmas (formerly), disobedience, being a beast
Powers and abilities As a Beast: Incredible strength, agility, animal-like qualities
Weapons
Fate Returns to his human form after the spell is broken by Belle; they marry sometime thereafter
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The Beast/Prince Adam is the male protagonist of the musical Beauty and the Beast. As the musical is based on the film and traditional fairy tale of the same name, the Beast is based on the corresponding character from that fairy tale.

Role[]

In the stage adaptation of the film, the Beast's role in the story, in addition to his character development, is expanded considerably. The role was originated by Terrence Mann, while the final performances of the Beast were portrayed by Steve Blanchard. The stage version, at the start, portrays the Beast as more physically abusive and mentally unsettled.

Unlike the film, where the singing performance of Beast was only utilized during "Something There", several new songs were written for the Beast, including "How Long Must This Go On?", where the Beast reflects his mistake in turning away the Enchantress, and his longing for forgiveness. In "If I Can't Love Her", the Beast contemplates on his decaying humanity and the hardships of the curse that befell the castle. This was driven out of physically harming Belle prior, though he admitted harm was not his intention, revealing the curse has begun overtaking his physical actions. He is also given a reprise of this song, shortly after releasing Belle from the castle.

Like the film, Beast and Belle are shown to bond through books, though the stage version elaborates on this further. After being read a book aloud, Beast discovers the power of literature, and how it can take him to a world of fantasy, and be used as an escape from the pressures and despair of his cursed life—something Belle openly relates to.

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