The special utilizes a , blending the original 1991 animated film with live-action musical performances.
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". 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 The special utilizes a , blending the original
The production received praise for its highly diverse and inclusive cast. The special utilizes a
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.