PORTLAND — Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the smash hit Broadway musical, is back by popular demand in a Portland Ovations and NETworks presentation based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers, including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song.

Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, and 12:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Tickets: $70, $55, $45. Call PortTIX, 207-842-0800.