When does the show start?

The time has not yet been released by the organizer. Please check the event page of the Kurtheater regularly.

How long does the performance last?

Information to follow. Usual running times for similar productions are around 2 to 2.5 hours including intermission.

Is there an intermission?

Usually, an intermission is planned for full-length productions. Specific details about the intermission will follow with the final program information.

How many seats does the Kurtheater have?

The hall has about 538 seats, creating an intimate theater atmosphere with good acoustics.

How is access and parking organized?

There are paid parking garages near the Kurtheater. Public transport and city bus lines connect the center with the venues.

Is the venue barrier-friendly?

The city provides barrier-free parking spaces and services. For individual needs, prior coordination with the organizer is recommended.

Fairytale Meets Stage: Beauty and the Beast Enchants Bad Kissingen

Name: Beauty and the Beast
Start: 2026-07-07T02:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-07T02:00:00+02:00
Location: Kurtheater

A Fairytale in Gold and Velvet: Beauty and the Beast at the Kurtheater

An evening for deep emotions: In the historic Kurtheater Bad Kissingen, the timeless stage experience Beauty and the Beast unfolds. Surrounded by green Jugendstil walls and silver shimmering boxes, a theater atmosphere arises that makes romance and poetry palpable.

Plot with Heartbeat: From Curse to Transformation

The tale of Belle and the Beast weaves love, realization, and transformation. The dramaturgy and direction lead from dark loneliness to bright glimmers of hope; the audience experiences precisely set tension arcs and finely crafted character portrayals that translate the fairytale into the present.

Scenography, Light, Acoustics: Sensual Theater Art

In front of the impressive stage framing of the Kurtheater, candlelight moments, delicate veils of mist, and rococo-inspired color worlds shine. Lighting moods model intimate close-ups, and the acoustics of the house transparently deliver ballads to the highest balcony. Costumes tell character biographies: fabrics rustle, crinolines shape silhouettes, and demonism and dignity find corresponding colors.

Dramaturgical Classification: From Folktale to Musical Classic

The material goes back to the literary version by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont; the stage adaptation was shaped by the internationally successful musical by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Tim Rice, and Linda Woolverton. Numerous productions have celebrated audience journeys through opulent choreography, pointed dialogue delivery, and iconic song moments.

Audience Reaction: Closeness, Warmth, Applause

When Belle comes to realization and the Beast regains his humanity, the hall reacts audibly: a collective intake of breath, followed by sustained applause. The Kurtheater, with its 538 seats, concentrates this energy and allows the subtleties of acting to resonate immediately.

Conclusion

An enchanting theater experience is expected, with poetic images, vibrant acting, and a staging that appeals to both heart and mind. Experience the magic live – on a stage that has made great evenings possible for over a century.