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Hot Date: Disney’s Beauty & the Beast

Emily Behny as Belle and Dane Agostinis as Beast, photo by Joan Marcus

January 3 – 8
Bursting with colour and whimsy, this Tony award-winning musical has become an international hit. A treat for all ages, this enchanting performance brings to life the story of bonny Belle and her deeply troubled Beast who has been snared by a malevolent spell. Can Belle show the Beast how to love and be loved, thus revealing his true princely self, or will he be doomed for all of eternity? It’s a fairytale ending we all know and love, yet remains magically wondrous all the same. Jubilee Auditorium; $35 – $100; call 1-855-985-5000 for tickets.

Hot Date: Disney Toons’ Trip

JANUARY 14 TO 16 Everyone’s favourite mouse returns for an all-new adventure in Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show! In this fun- and music-filled romp, Mickey, Minnie and their pals run into other classic characters like Cinderella, Buzz Lightyear and Goofy. Rogers Centre, Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., $20 to $75; call 416-870-8000 or visit here to buy.

Hot Date: Disney’s The Lion King

Be prepared for a spectacular performance of Disney's The Lion King in Vancouver. Photo by Joan Marcus copyright Disney

It’s been a smash hit on Broadway, running for years and scooping up the lion’s share of Tony Awards. Now Vancouver finally gets to experience “Circle of Life,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and all the other toe-tappingly great songs by Elton John and Tim Rice in this popular musical based on the equally beloved animated movie. At the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Jul. 13 to Aug. 8). Hakuna matata.—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Sail Away

Mickey Mouse takes to the sea

Mickey Mouse, the big cheese himself, is northern bound. Starting in May 2011, Disney Cruise Line will offer family-friendly cruises to Alaska departing from Vancouver. See www.disneycruise.disney.go.com for details.—Sheri Radford

Hot Art: Happily Ever After?

HAPPILY EVER AFTER?

Dina Goldstein's images challenge the notion of "happily ever after." Photo courtesy Dina Goldstein

It’s not all smiles and singalongs for the Disney characters in the Fallen Princesses exhibit at Buschlen Mowatt Gallery (Oct. 15 to Nov. 15). Vancouver photographer Dina Goldstein’s portraits show fairy tale princesses planted in bleakly realistic situations, including Rapunzel’s golden hair lost to chemotherapy and Snow White’s “happily ever after” with her prince (pictured).—Kristina Urquhart