23 Photos Of The Beauty And The Beast: A 30th Celebration Cast Behind The Scenes

Award-winning singer and songwriter Gabriella Wilson (better known as H.E.R.) plays Belle in the special.

In these BTS snaps, H.E.R. gets ready for filming in the hair and makeup chair.

The set was filled with legends; Joshua Henry (who plays Gaston) snaps a picture with composer Alan Menken and Richard White (who voiced Gaston in the original film). Both make cameos in the opening number!

H.E.R. prepares for the opening number with White during his cameo.

Costume designer Marina Toybina drew from H.E.R.’s Filipino background for the opening costume.

H.E.R. and Jamal Sims, co-EP and lead choreographer, take a break during production.

Henry fully commits to Gaston in all his regalia.

Henry took his preparation seriously; here he is doing vocal warmups.

Gaston and his sidekick LeFou, played by Rizwan Manji, are ready to head to the stage.

Manji preps for filming in the hair and makeup chair.

Manji also poses for a selfie with Martin Short, who plays Lumière in the special.

Josh Groban portrays Beast, and Derek Hough choreographs the final number of the special. Here they pose for a selfie on set.

Rivals onstage, Groban and Henry grab dinner together during a break in shooting.

Seeing double: Groban as Beast sits near the portrait version of himself on stage.

During some down time, Groban watches his castmates shoot a scene.

Groban and Jon Jon Briones (Maurice) hang out during a break outside of the stage.

The adorable teacups make themselves at home during a break in filming.

Before hitting the stage, Chip actor Leo Abelo Perry got some finishing touches on his costume.

Perry practices the teacup spins before the cameras started rolling.

EGOT winner Rita Moreno will serve as narrator for the special. Here, she is seen with Perry.

Cogsworth actor David Alan Grier and Perry also take a minute for a backstage pic before the finale.

As production wound down, Manji, Henry and. H.E.R. were all smiles posing with Manji’s family.

That’s a wrap! The team poses for a group shot at the end of production.

Re-live the magic by streaming the 30th anniversary special on Disney+.