Disney’s live-action remake of its 1991 animated film musical Beauty and the Beast opens in cinemas across the U.S. March 17.

Featuring a score by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, with additional lyrics by Tim Rice, this new incarnation of Beauty and the Beast is directed by Bill Condon, who co-wrote the screenplay with Evan Spiliotopoulos, and Stephen Chbosky.

Beauty and the Beast is given a more modern approach this time around, providing more backstory for its central characters and drawing a stronger connection between Belle and the Beast. In addition, the character of LeFou (Gaston’s devoted sidekick) is given a subtle gay subplot—a first for Disney.

Fans of the 1991 animated version—and the 1994 Broadway stage adaptation—will notice numerous music and lyric changes for the film. None of the songs from the Broadway production are included in the live-action remake, however, several new songs have been added, including an aria for Audra McDonald during the opening sequence, as well as “How Does a Moment Last Forever,” “Days in the Sun,” and “Evermore.”

Emma Watson stars as Belle, opposite Dan Stevens as the Beast. The cast also features Luke Evans as Gaston; Kevin Kline as Maurice, Belle’s father; Josh Gad as Le Fou; Ewan McGregor as Lumière, the candelabra; Stanley Tucci as Maestro Cadenza, the harpsichord; Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Plumette, the feather duster; Audra McDonald as Madame De Garderobe, the wardrobe; Hattie Morahan as the enchantress; and Nathan Mack as Chip, the teacup; with Ian McKellen as Cogsworth, the mantel clock; and Emma Thompson as the teapot, Mrs. Potts.

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