Coal City Middle School to present ‘Beauty and the Beast’ musical

“Beauty and the Beast” will be performed by a cast of 62 Coal City Middle School students as the Coal City Theatre Department presents the Disney musical in a version adapted to young performers.Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Coal City Performing Arts Center.Eighth-grader Brayden Brncich takes on the role of Beast, with Aubreee Dearth featured as Belle.The musical includes favorite songs, including “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”“This is a show that appeals to all ages, and our cast is doing a phenomenal job of telling this classic tale,” said director Jack Micetich. Helping to lead the cast are Ryan Housman, LeFou; Ryleigh Kargle, Mrs. Potts; Lincoln Wren, Lumiere; Collin Ness, Cogsworth; Callie Lehnus, Babette; Isabella Muhlenbruch, Madame de la Grans Bouch; and Daxton Carey, as Chip.Additional cast members include Jackson Pruim, Abi Donnelly, Caius Taylor, Katelyn Walker, Elle Gordo