Ready for a Magical Night? Here's Where to Watch the 'Beauty and the Beast' Live Special

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Without fail, the holiday season enchants folks with twinkling lights, sweater weather and festive movie marathons. Unsurprisingly, watching Christmas movies sparks nostalgia for iconic Disney titles, including the 1991 award-winning animated classic Beauty and the Beast.

Now, fans of both the original film and the live-action version from 2017 can enjoy the magic of the story all over again. Starring H.E.R. and Josh Groban as the titular characters, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration pays tribute to the fan-favorite movie with animation and live components. The two-hour TV event features musical performances, set designs and stunning costumes inspired by the flick.

What’s more, viewers will recognize other famous names, including country singer Shania Twain, Only Murders in the Buildings’ Martin Short, David Alan Grier and Joshua Henry. West Side Story legend Rita Moreno will also narrate the never-before-seen special.

If you’re wondering about channel info for the Beauty and the Beast special, what time it's premiering or if you can stream it on Disney+, we’ve got you covered with all of the details. Here’s everything to know about where you can watch and stream Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.

Where to watch Beauty and the Beast live:

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air on ABC on December 15, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET. Apart from flipping to the TV channel when it’s time, you can also tune into the musical special on the ABC site and ABC app. You’ll just want to have your cable provider login details nearby to input when prompted.

Alternatively, you can also watch the Beauty and the Beast special via streaming services that offer ABC, including YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and fubo TV. These three platforms offer free trials, so you can instantly sign up without committing to a monthly subscription right away.

Can’t watch the two-hour TV event live? Good news, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will be available to stream on-demand the next day on Disney+. Folks who don’t have an account yet can opt into a plan starting at $7.99 per month. Once the special lands on the platform, you can head over to the Disney+ site or Disney+ app.

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