At D23’s 35th anniversary of Beauty and the Beast, composer Alan Menken choked up on stage honoring his late collaborator Howard Ashman, who died just eight months before the film’s release. Joined by Paige O’Hara and Susan Egan, Menken recalled Ashman’s tireless passion—even attending recording sessions while visibly unwell—and credited him as the true star behind the magic. He shared how he convinced Angela Lansbury to voice Mrs. Potts with a demo of Ashman singing, and celebrated their legendary partnership that also birthed The Little Mermaid. A powerful performance of “Beauty and the Beast” by Belle actresses capped the emotional tribute, honoring a film that broke records and became the first animated movie nominated for Best Picture.
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