A 30th Celebrationhd — Beauty And The Beast:

is a two-hour musical television special that aired on ABC on December 15, 2022. Produced by Jon M. Chu and directed by Hamish Hamilton , the special commemorates the 30th anniversary of the 1991 animated classic's historic Academy Award nomination for Best Picture . It is currently available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Production Format and Structure

The special utilizes a , blending the original 1991 animated film with live-action musical performances. Beauty and the Beast: A 30th CelebrationHD

The live-action sequences were taped in front of a studio audience at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. Cast and Creative Team is a two-hour musical television special that aired

The program is occasionally interrupted by documentary-style segments, including interviews with the new cast and archival footage showing the original film’s creation from "pencil to screen". It is currently available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu

The production received praise for its highly diverse and inclusive cast.

Clips from the original movie are played, and when a musical number begins, the broadcast shifts to a live-action performance on a physical stage.