It’s the classic story of a spellbound prince and a bookish beauty. It’s the tale of the transformative power of true love. It’s Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and it’s playing at the AT&T Performing Arts Center until April 27.

As part of a special press night at the Winspear Opera House, I viewed “Beauty and the Beast” on Wednesday evening. I arrived expecting to see a traditional reproduction of the Disney classic. Instead, I was enchanted by the pure magic of the musical and endearing performances by the entire cast.

Hilary Maiberger, who plays Belle, is tailored for the role. She is wholesomely lovely and unmarred by romantic ideas. Her voice, which conveniently sounds like that of Belle’s (according to my childhood memory at least), is both sweet and strong. Tim Rogan, who brilliantly portrays Gaston, is hilarious. He remains true to Gaston’s character, but also embodies the boastful, brainless guy that we all know and love to hate.

Playing the Beast is Darick Pead, who surprised me. I never thought of the Beast as a funny character until seeing Pead’s performance. However, his self-deprecating humor balanced his harsh temperament. Before the show, I was curious how the Beast’s transformation would be presented. This scene was magical and enchanting, mirroring the rest of the production.

Throughout the musical, scenes varied from romantic to whimsical, to the credit of Cogsworth (the clock played by James May) and Lumiere (the candlestick played by Hassan Nazari-Robati). Of course, one of the best scenes was the “Be Our Guest” performance, which featured an impressive Rockettes-style kickline. The conclusion of the play left me with the satisfied feeling of reading the perfect novel.

With its skillful performances and colorful costumes, this musical is sure to delight and entertain the whole family. To buy tickets for “Beauty and the Beast,” visit the ATTPAC website.