Susan Egan was the original Belle on the first Disney on Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast and voiced Megara in the hit 1997 Disney animated movie Hercules, and she’s retained a cult following among Disney fans ever since. Now Susan Egan is on tour as part of the Disney Princess – The Concert experience, and she’s shared what ...
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“I’m Not Right for That Role”: Why Susan Egan Almost Skipped Her Belle Audition
Even musical theatre icons or Broadway stars get cold feet sometimes and experience self-doubt, and the fan-favorite Disney actress Susan Egan just shared one of her pivotal moments of self-consciousness during an interview on the D23 Podcast! Many Disney fans already know that Susan Egan originated the role of Belle in Disney’s first-ever Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast, but ...
Read More »“They Didn’t Want Me to Audition”: Susan Egan Shares Memories from ‘Hercules’
It’s hard to say which role is Susan Egan’s best; after all, the actress has been dazzling audiences with her singing and her talents on Broadway or onscreen for decades now (ever since she starred in a high school version of Mary Poppins that was “so illegal” that she is “horrified as a Disney producer” when she thinks of it). ...
Read More »$1,400 Belle Doll for the 30th Anniversary of “Beauty and the Beast” Sells Out Instantly
We are always checking shopDisney for new items to share, but one of today’s new arrivals caught us by surprise. Earlier today, shopDisney added a Belle doll to their lineup of unique Disney merchandise in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast (1991). And, even with the high price point of nearly $1,400, it seems the doll ...
Read More »Disney Princess Collection Now Available from Enso Rings
Looking for a new silicone ring? Enso Rings just launched a Disney Princess collection of their popular silicone rings and they are gorgeous! Silicone rings are perfect for sporting jewelry and adding some character to your look without worrying about potential damage to your more luxury jewelry pieces. Whether you need a ring to wear to work that isn’t metal, ...
Read More »Hot Topic and Her Universe Have Released Disney Princess Capes for Belle Fans
If you like the Disney princess aesthetic and would love to wear a cape that makes you feel like a Disney princess on a Disney adventure, and if you consider yourself to be one of the Beauty and the Beast winter girls who loves the winter scenes in the Disney animated movie, then you’re in luck! Hot Topic has partnered ...
Read More »Pandora Launches a ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Jewelry Collection
If you’re a big fan of the classic Disney princess Belle from the 1991 Disney animated movie Beauty and the Beast, and you have an affinity for sparkly jewelry or accessories, then good news! Pandora’s new Beauty and the Beast jewelry collection came out “just in time for the holiday season”, and it features signature Pandora jewelry that Belle fans will adore. ...
Read More »Lily James Plays Another Disney Princess
The actress Lily James is already known for her work as Cinderella and her work in romantic comedies–but now the Englishwoman is playing another classic Disney princess! The Disney princess that Lily will play is none other than Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast’, and she’ll be playing the princess in BBC Two’s “star-studded Christmas pantomime“. These pantomimes are done ...
Read More »This ‘That’s So Raven’ Actress Has A Disney Princess Role That Many Fans Have Never Heard Of
Anneliese van der Pol is best known by Disney fans as the redheaded, cheerful, and slightly dimwitted sidekick Chelsea on the popular Disney Channel Show ‘That’s So Raven’ from back in the day. The show centered around Raven-Symone, who played a high schooler with the ability to predict the future. With the help of her two friends Chelsea and Eddie, ...
Read More »Broadway’s Disney Princesses Have Reunited For The Thirtieth Anniversary of ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The animated Disney movie ‘Beauty and the Beast’ has been receiving special attention this year for its thirtieth anniversary (including wedding dresses and merchandise), and two Disney stars who have played the story’s protagonist, Belle, have joined in the fun! Anneliese van der Pol and Susan Egan both played Belle in Broadway productions of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (with Susan ...
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