The original Mrs. Potts gets her moment to shine (Heaven sakes, is that a spot?)
Sakes alive, well I’ll be blessed!
Lansburydied at the age of 96this past October.
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With her passing being so recent, Lansbury’s memory loomed large throughout the special.
“I was only more honored to be asked to play that role,” shepreviously told EW.
“It made singing the theme song very emotional for me.
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But Alan Menken was on stage with me playing the piano, and that comforted me a great deal.
It was important to me to play the role with style and grace.
A sense of humor, inspired by Angela’s charm.
I kept Angela in mind the whole time.”
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebrationwill be available onDisney+beginning Friday.
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