What an amazing transformation scene. Really creative and makes such a change from the others I've seen on here where the stage is flooded with smoke so the audience can't see anything. Absolutely brilliant
Usually the make-up is already taken off for the most parts before this scene. That's why the stage is so dark when the beast is stabbed (also the spotlight's usually on Gaston). The horns and remaining prostetics are tied to the cape, which is swooped offstage.
I vividly remember seeing this on Broadway about 20 years ago. I am also a Disney World fanatic and have seen their version too, but everytime the transformation happens they always put a certain over him or blacked out the stage. The Broadway show transformation took my breath away. It was so seamless.
it was! I saw the original production on Broadway in 1995 and it was breathtaking..every other production I have seen since..including the London one..had cost corners cut....that first production Disney spared no expense it was jaw dropping
I think... Prior to the beginning of the clip, there is a fight sequence. During that sequence, they switch out the real beast for a "double" fight beast. That's when the actor has time to take off makeup and such. Again, I think... by the beginning of the clip, the real beast is back. He's harnessed at the waist probably with a somersault harnesses. Lifts, spins, and at about 1 min. 3 sec. lighting change. I think, when there's the final bump of light, the cloak over his torso and head are pulled by sting of some kind through the doorway which has a black curtain. And at the same time, he shifts his weight forward to change from lying down position to standing up. Note how when he stops spinning, his torso/head are facing the doorway, and that right after the "reveal", you can see that the curtain is split down the center... where the cloak is pulled. I THINK. :
JohnCedric123 for my highschool production we just turn off all the lights in the auditorium so the beast and prince can switch. We have small strobe lights but that's it. I have to memorize my music at that part
LITERALLY guys it's just someone pulling it all of from behind the curtains. They pull the beast back in place around 1:10, and they dim light more, and yank and he's done. There ya go. I'm doing this for my set design class and my high school is doing this with a fly set
If you pay attention you can see the first body being pulled back, through the dark cloth, and I think the double is then quickly sunk down to replace him. All done in the darkness.
well he had a brown shirt over the white shirt then the smoke came and while the smoke was coming he pulled of the brown shirt and then came the white that simple
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This, and Cinderella's dress scene are some of my favorites to look at in live action Disney musicals!
They should have spent the money on some musicians who could play in tune.
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Best transformation I've found on here! AND it doesn't require a 45 minute blackout like most of the others!
Jeff D ...you mean second right?
Best, but not still not good.
@@eversonvb That either says something about this transformation or all the others
I love it how Belle is just...standing there like a wooden soldier
What an amazing transformation scene. Really creative and makes such a change from the others I've seen on here where the stage is flooded with smoke so the audience can't see anything. Absolutely brilliant
Usually the make-up is already taken off for the most parts before this scene. That's why the stage is so dark when the beast is stabbed (also the spotlight's usually on Gaston). The horns and remaining prostetics are tied to the cape, which is swooped offstage.
I vividly remember seeing this on Broadway about 20 years ago. I am also a Disney World fanatic and have seen their version too, but everytime the transformation happens they always put a certain over him or blacked out the stage. The Broadway show transformation took my breath away. It was so seamless.
it was! I saw the original production on Broadway in 1995 and it was breathtaking..every other production I have seen since..including the London one..had cost corners cut....that first production Disney spared no expense it was jaw dropping
The transformation was amazing...but get it together french horns. :P
I know that it's trickery, but it is damn good trickery.
This makes me fly in Outer Space.
I think...
Prior to the beginning of the clip, there is a fight sequence.
During that sequence, they switch out the real beast for a "double" fight beast.
That's when the actor has time to take off makeup and such.
Again, I think... by the beginning of the clip, the real beast is back.
He's harnessed at the waist probably with a somersault harnesses.
Lifts, spins, and at about 1 min. 3 sec. lighting change.
I think, when there's the final bump of light, the cloak over his torso and head are pulled by sting of some kind through the doorway which has a black curtain.
And at the same time, he shifts his weight forward to change from lying down position to standing up.
Note how when he stops spinning, his torso/head are facing the doorway, and that right after the "reveal", you can see that the curtain is split down the center... where the cloak is pulled.
I THINK.
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JohnCedric123 If it helps, I can confirm the double beast.
JohnCedric123 for my highschool production we just turn off all the lights in the auditorium so the beast and prince can switch. We have small strobe lights but that's it. I have to memorize my music at that part
BEST TRANSFORMATION EVER!
I'm not crying I swear I'm not
I ACTUALLY GASPED, THAT WAS SO GOOD
Yes omg
This was my first broadway ever when I was a child and I remember this scene. This is what got me into broadway shows!
that was a really good transformation! one of the best i have seen.
That looks uncomfortable for the beast.
Yeah it does
Yep that's how it's done (we did this show & used zfx for the beast & enchantress stuff.
Damn... that French horn ruined it.....
lynx yellow speaking as a french horn player sadly yes 😓
Belle is pretty chill...
better than disneyland...
LITERALLY guys it's just someone pulling it all of from behind the curtains. They pull the beast back in place around 1:10, and they dim light more, and yank and he's done. There ya go. I'm doing this for my set design class and my high school is doing this with a fly set
I remember watching this in Sydney, aged 4 and wondering how they did this transformation
That was actually the best one I've seen!
A boy in the crowd was transformed into a beast
Bravo at a fantastic transformation! Incredible!
WOW that is incredible!! talk about Disney Magic!!!
What the heck! That was awesome!
I had another theory, but yes you're right.
Amazing
THE BEST transformation scene I have ever seen!
Very impressive for a musical theatre
Me encanta la parte en la que revolea el disfraz!
I saw this play and it was Amazing!
LOL really clever but i think i worked out how it was done ;)
WHHAAT?!!! that was awesome!!
This transformation is better than live action movie 😒
Lol it eben scares him
Brilliant for a musical
Who was the belle in this was it Kerry Butler?
Very impressive for a Broadway
Damn! Fuckin' floating and spinning! This is some fuckin' exorcist shit!
WHOAH!!
WHAT?!! How did he do that?
Method acting. ;)
and magic. my school just did this and they had 2 different actors and they just used a little switcheroo thingy in the West wing. get it?
If you pay attention you can see the first body being pulled back, through the dark cloth, and I think the double is then quickly sunk down to replace him. All done in the darkness.
@@Luka1180 Not in this video. It's all the same person. The dark outfit gets pulled off just before he springs to life in human form.
MAGIC!!!!!!
0:42 that looks very uncomfortable...
Woah that just gave me chills :)
Holy crap!! How did they do that?????
Costume On poppers/magnets pulled backwards through the curtain.
That music is epic. What's it called?
I believe it's just called Transformation. It's on the soundtrack for the movie and most likely the Broadway cast recording
HOW DID THEY DO THAT???
on LIVE shows
Lol i can see the wires
Very impressive for a Broadway musical that transformation scene well done
is this Broadway?
LMAO, great comment!!
How did he od that
weeeeee lol
LOl, thanks. I try
Sam Bailey son transformed
well he had a brown shirt over the white shirt then the smoke came and while the smoke was coming he pulled of the brown shirt and then came the white that simple
That’s it? That’s how they did it? Not to be rude, but l’ve seen it done better. And it wasn’t professionals that did it either
He is not rlly fly ingenious they got a string that is pulling him
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH THAT'S TERRIBLE AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH