Beauty And The Beast Australia cast unveiled as they prepare for the opening night in Sydney

Beauty And The Beast is about to take the stage at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre.

The West End production of the enchanting fairy tale will premiere on Thursday evening 22 June.

Disney aficionados got a first look at the amazing cast, with photos from the dress rehearsals released hours before the curtain goes up.

While preparing for the big night, lead actor Shubshri Kandiah looked flawless on stage as she portrayed Belle in her gorgeous signature yellow princess dress.

Her co-star Brendan Xavier, who plays the Beast, also looked good in a royal blue suit and special effects makeup.

The West End lineup includes some of the most well-known theater stars, including Jayde Westaby, whose credits include roles on The Rocky Horror Show, Grease and Mamma Mia.

She will play Mrs. Potts while Australian actor Rohan Browne will step into the role of Lumiere for the thrilling run Down Under.

Other cast members include Nick Cox, who plays Le Fou, and Rodney Dobson as Maurice.

The major production will run for more than four months, premiering on June 22 and closing on November 5.

Although based on the 1991 Disney animated film, the magical tale was first turned into a Broadway theatrical production in April 1994.

Thomas Schumacher, president of Disney Theatrical Productions, said of bringing the production to Australia: ‘We are excited to return to Australia with Beauty And The Beast as reimagined by members of the brilliant original creative team.

“This beloved show — and Belle herself — are somehow as contemporary today as they were when the movie premiered in 1991; even more meaningful to those who first discovered them decades ago and to an entirely new generation.

“Each time we have returned to Australia over the past quarter century, we see the audience grow larger and more appreciative and the deep pool of extraordinary homegrown musical theater talent deeper still. We can’t wait to come back.’