'Beauty and the Beast' returns to the Lincoln Center for 25th anniversary

On September 29, 1991, just a few months before Beauty and the Beast's November theatrical release, a work-in-progress version of the film was screened at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall during the New York Film Festival. The film, which featured storyboard art and pencil tests, as well as completed animation, received a ten minute standing ovation during the event. Alice Tully Hall once again celebrated Disney's animated classic with a special 25th anniversary screening complete with an appearance from the original cast. Those in attendance were also treated to a performance of "Beauty and the Beast" from Angela Lansbury (Mrs. Potts) and composer Alan Menken. Check out interviews, photos & more from the screening below.

Interviews

Discover #BeautyAndTheBeast producer Don Hahn's favorite @beourguest song & the story of how it came to life! 🌹 https://t.co/q2J9yhuCKo pic.twitter.com/dQv6lexsBz

— DisneyMusicEmporium (@DisneyMusicEmp) September 19, 2016

Inside the Screening

Angela Lansbury surprised the audience of the 25th anniversary screening with "Beauty and the Beast" 😭 pic.twitter.com/zm3i59WEBk

— Playbill (@playbill) September 18, 2016

Photos
See even more photos from the event here. 

Richard White, Angela Lansbury, Paige O'Hara, and Robby Benson before our @beourguest 25th anniversary screening! pic.twitter.com/gBJQ8ClgfV

— The Film Society (@FilmLinc) September 18, 2016

Our executive director Lesli Klainberg posing with the stars of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at our 25th anniv. screening! pic.twitter.com/re8F6a9psI

— The Film Society (@FilmLinc) September 18, 2016

Standing O for Dame Angela Lansbury as the voice cast takes the stage before the screening of #BeautyAndTheBeast! pic.twitter.com/cvGDxyKkfo

— elisa g schneider (@corellianjedi2) September 18, 2016

Alan Menken & Angela Lansbury give surprise performance at 25th anniversary of #BeautyAndTheBeast @FilmLinc pic.twitter.com/tsSh53y4OX

— Andrea M. Meek (@andreammeek) September 19, 2016

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of @beautyandthebeast with us today! Watch our story for additional footage 🌹

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