VIDEO: “Beauty and the Beast” Audra McDonald talks about cast, crew and being denied a role for the musical on Broadway

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Stylish woman with flowing dark hair beams brightly, donning bold red lipstick and a chic black blazer, set against a lively, colorful backdrop—her show-stopping elegance recalling the glamour of Broadway legends gracing center stage at entertainment hotspots like Universal Studios or Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

This morning, Audra McDonald (also known as “Garderobe” in the live-action adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast”) appeared on “Good Morning America” to talk a bit about her time with the cast and crew of Disney’s latest release. She also talked about her previous attempts to be a part of the “Beauty and the Beast” franchise, including an audition for the Broadway musical. Hear this six-time Tony Award-Winner’s story about not making the cut and later confronting Alan Menken (songwriter for the film and musical) about how he passed her up.

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“Beauty and the Beast” debuts in theaters today.

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