Martin Short and Shania Twain Perform 'Be Our Guest' - Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

Martin Short (Lumière) and Shania Twain (Mrs. Potts) perform 'Be Our Guest.' Watch 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration' THURS DEC 15 8/7c on ABC and Stream Next Day on Disney+ and Hulu.

[@Nightwing20]

Martin Short as Lumierre is perfect! I think people forget he’s a performer first and foremost and he nailed this song!

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Yeah, Martin performs all of these zany characters and he performs them really well.

[@possumprincess239]

Eat your heart out Jerry Orbach. 😆

[@ringmeista25]

More spirited performance than Orbach or McGregor for sure.

[@sephyhot]

He was ready for this moment 🤩

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@sephyhot Correction he was meant for this role.

[@kimd7835]

I really love the touch of the puppeteers beneath the table smiling and waving as their bow after that amazing dishes sequence. That takes some huge timing and talent, they definitely earned a nod all their own.

[@YourLocalInquisator]

So many likes but… No replies?

[@kimd7835]

@@YourLocalInquisator I mean, if there's nothing to add they don't have to, lol.

[@clawilewak]

Its so strange for a puppeteer to receive recognition, Its one of those jobs that is only noticed when its done badly. Really nice for them to wave in this. they deserve it!

[@Miss_Camel]

Omg agree!! It was such a cute, sweet touch that really made it feel like a TRUE group performance!!

[@thomasfy4]

They are “puppeteers” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kimamethyst6338]

I love Martin Short. Everytime he does that accent, I think of Franck from Father of the Bride. He killed it as usual. And so did Shania Twain. The whole thing is beautiful. Took me back to 8 yrs old watching it on VHS tape and singing every word. I loved it

[@rmtmiller]

With a touch of Maurice Chevalier too!!!

[@babyprincess4071]

Haha. Loved that roll! Cracks me up!

[@sarahberkner]

He was also great as Preminger in Barbie Princess and the Pauper who has a great villain song.

[@Leticia-le9qy]

This is what I hoped the movie would be. Thank you broadway and all the performers for this amazing concert.

[@addichronicles5044]

exactlyyyyy

[@MikaMoonlight]

Practical effects would ALWAYS be better than CGI!

[@casdeanwinchester483]

@@addichronicles5044 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewmayzak1780]

Yup.

[@scottnelson9]

@@MikaMoonlight This was a live performance with animation. There was no CGI.

[@anthonyvillanueva5226]

Wow they did NOT skimp on the production budget. This whole performance was so enjoyable to watch.

[@fireflyparker1584]

I never thought Martin Short would ever pull off the role of Lumiere, and after seeing it, I thought wrong!

[@El_.5794]

I never doubted his capability. This is his talent

[@StaceyJudith]

How did you ever doubt him? He's Martin Short!

[@kawaiiwolf5365]

I thought of him as Lumiere before he was Lumiere :D. He honestly could play any living singing home decor item lol.

[@natevaG85]

Umm... what?? How long have you known him? Please watch more of his performances! I honestly only decided to watch this clip because he was Lumiere!

[@rebeccacastro2525]

Didn’t you watch the movie Father of the Bride when he played ‘ Franc’? He could absolutely pull off the role of a crazy French man. 😂

[@DonoVideoProductions]

Arguably one of the most recognizable, and yes, overused, songs from the Disney canon. And yet, Martin Short still managed to find new life in it, while paying homage to the original. And Shania Twain, an unlikely and yet very strong Mrs. Potts. Kudos to both...this was rousing!

[@amjiva]

Hey, I'll take 10 "Be Our Guest"s back to back over 1 "Let It Go."

[@marallenrondez2606]

​@@amjiva Agreed and also applies to the rest of the songs except for maybe Human Again and Mob Song

[@noone-kk2zs]

Is it really that overused?

[@DonoVideoProductions]

@@noone-kk2zs Disney uses it as one of their marketing songs. So, yeah, it's done to death.

[@sarahberkner]

@@amjiva I know people got tired of "Let it Go" mostly because they had kids that played it 100 times, but I still like that song and that's one of my favorite movie scenes. Partly because I live in Minnesota and really like the snow lol.

[@Sharpe1502]

If you’re surprised that Martin Short can sing, don’t forget that he sang “Playing With The Big Boys” in Prince of Egypt with Steve Martin and they also had the Three Amigos theme song.

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Well he did star in a production of the musical Godspell with his fellow SCTV alumnis Dave Thomas, Victor Garber, and Eugene Levy and that seemed to help him out a lot.

[@broadwaymike92]

And The Mad Hatter in a 1999 TV production of Alice in Wonderland.

[@Kay-se3yv]

Don't forget about The Santa Clause 3, where he sang a North Pole rendition of New York, New York

[@annie-pants]

and he sang as preminger in barbie princess and the pauper!

[@Rachellk]

That’s my damn song!🗣

[@lumisherbert5682]

THIS. This is why so many people love theatre, or at least why I love it. It’s a combined passion-soup of so many talented folks with so many amazing skills! It’s clear that everyone involved had the time of their lives putting this together, and it’s amazing!

[@Hello-pp3hl]

This one song is done better than the entire live action movie

[@YourLocalInquisator]

Agreed. The only thing comparable is the cgi abomination of the same song yet this is pure perfection. Timing costumes and everything

[@MyEcho4]

Aaaand there it is

[@hungrywarnergaming5263]

​@@MyEcho4 ?

[@styleandsophisticationeven7723]

😒

[@ferretocious]

They could not have picked a more perfect Lumiere! Martin Short was brilliant! I just adore him. And you can tell he's having SOOOO much fun in this!!!! Shania - goddess! I'm one day younger than her - 57! Look how gorgeous she is and how strong and PERFECT her voice still is! She had Lyme disease which damaged her vocal chords but clearly they've fully healed!

[@tracybosworth1033]

I didn’t know that. So happy she’s recovered!!

[@Sean.Cordes]

I think actually her voice still isnt quite fully recovered - range still not what it once was and they had to be careful with her in rehearsals as well. She was wonderful though.

[@TheChrisHype]

This is genuinely a better world simply by having Martin Short in it.

[@carrieolson6871]

All I can say is WOW!!!! Martin Short pulled it off. What a performer. BRAVO!!!!!

[@sandracooke7286]

Agreed!!

[@rbee3936]

I didn't notice martin short pulling anything off..What broke?

[@lumisherbert5682]

@rbee3936 I think they were referring to the term “pulling off” in reference to doing something really well. I could be mistaken though :3

[@francescaa8331]

Yes pulled it off can mean managed to do it adequately, or managed to do it very well. In this case, very well.

[@babblerscorner]

Shania Twain was the biggest surprise for me! It wasn’t that I didn’t think she could do it. It was just never having thought to pick her for the role. She did a very lovely job. She didn’t try to be Angela Lansbury just honored her performance by doing a beautiful one of her own instead. ❤ And of course a Martin Short and David Allen Grier were top shelf, too!

[@rbee3936]

But they were all miming...

[@MrNeilTV]

Complete agree!!!!

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@rbee3936 No, that was Martin Short singing.

[@kimberlyloranger8321]

She added a bit of country to the song as well :)

[@rbee3936]

@@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue Yes it was him singing on a pre-recorded track, but he wasn't singing live, ie singing and acting were not happening at the same time...

[@Rachellk]

The whole performance the person who was playing the chair Belle was sitting in was sending me😂

[@JohnSimpson36]

He'll be asking H.E.R. what brand of shampoo she uses so he can treat his significant other it 😂

[@RoxxiRockstar]

The way my jaw dropped when Mrs. Potts came out. What an incredible costume.

[@cneale9431]

Shania was an unexpected choice for Mrs Potts, and indeed it isn't the Mrs Potts we used to - but I still absolutely adore her in this role! The way she made the character her own is very very impressive and she's got such a powerful energy (at, like 55?)

[@joeypinkard7687]

Shania's theater voice is actually pretty good. It does impress me much lol

[@ToriLand78]

I feel like a little kid watching this for the first time. I have goosebumps. The pure magic of this could make anyone feel like a little kid again. I don't know whether to applaud or say thank you. And as for Martin Short, I swear we don't deserve this man. Still crushing it after all these years.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Martin Short definitely steals the show here, lol. But it’s cool to see Shania stepping out of her box.

[@dublog4416]

That table is alive! Literally! I was thinking if they will just show the movie in the background and oh boy we were given the best treat! Hats off to the production team! This is magical!

[@pennimoore3834]

Martin Short never ceases to amaze me! He is so talented!

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Martin Short has as much energy as a 20-year-old. It's like he's a 20-year-old trapped inside a 72-year-old's body.

[@possumprincess239]

Tres magnifique!

[@spacepotatoes744]

@@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue fr

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@possumprincess239 Il est certainment!

[@hypomanix]

i said from the start that casting Martin Short as Lumiere was absolutely inspired. I genuinely can't think of anyone who can pull off that kind of frantic, fabulous, infectiously joyful energy as well as he does.

[@ShowtuneSampler]

Jim Carrey. Hugh Jackman. If you’re looking for theatre vets, Gavin Lee, Patrick Page, John Tartaglia, Gavin Creel, Christian Borle, Andrew Rannells, John Bolton, Wesley Taylor, Christopher Fitzgerald…

[@howiewill]

I had no idea Martin Short could perform like this. Shania was great and thank you for allowing the people under the table to wave and be a little visible after their stunning work. That couldn’t have been easy.

[@cloudambient]

In this one she's black

[@trinity-qn1jj]

@@cloudambient bro be quiet

[@ShowtuneSampler]

Martin Short was in the original cast of Godspell and has starred in three Broadway musicals, and you’re still somehow surprised he can perform live? 😂

[@howiewill]

@@ShowtuneSampler yup. Never knew until now

[@carolinekorsakov]

The costumes and the coreography are perfect. This was pure magic, just like the movie. Less live actions and more adaptations like this.

[@soleinquadrata]

This is amazing - the voices, the choreography, THOSE COSTUMES 🥹 Beauty & the Beast was my favorite Disney movie as a kid! The year after it came out, my dance school’s annual recital was A Tribute to Disney, and my tap class danced to Be Our Guest 🥹 Haha this song has a special place in my heart for that very reason 😂

[@styleandsophisticationeven7723]

I Know I Used To Remember Is Was One Of My Childhood Movies Back In The 1990’s

[@DegrassiInstantStar]

Shania Twain slayed this! Her voice is so strong!

[@Sharpe1502]

I’ve missed Shania Twain so much.

[@antmagor]

Ah..no.

[@sandracooke7286]

I have to disagree on Shania's vocals. She's not projecting through the end of the lines on the slightly higher notes. Like a rough transition from chest voice to head voice in a place where it really shouldn't be. Despite not having sold a bazillion albums, Martin short outperformed her hands down.

[@spookymeg]

She did so well. Considering she had Lyme disease and thought she'd never sing again, she's come so far and I'm so proud of her ❤️

[@tabbykat2748]

@@sandracooke7286 Yeahhhh, I agree. As my aunties and uncle would say, there wasn't a top on this song.

[@ParachuteRoses]

Okay I’m amazed at the choreography!!! This was amazing!

[@cloudambient]

In this one, she's black.

[@luukiejjj]

Shania nailed it 😍🤠

[@malcolmsmith5885]

It was this very movie that got me into Angela Lansbury. She is so amazing. Then I run into this, this morning and see that Shania Twain is Mrs. Potts. I cannot say enough how much I loved all of this. I adore Shania and seeing her in a role singing the very song that got me to love Angela Lansbury was.... moving to say the least. Everything in this was outstanding but I can't say enough about Shania. Love, love, love all of this. She just proved why I love her.

[@MuggleMan]

Shania gave a great tribute performance! I was welled up in tears. Bravo cast!

[@AnouSuccubi]

*ALSO

[@thomasnoah2537]

le sigh. Same!

[@stephenmoncrieff2056]

Was that also David Alan Grier rowing with the spoon?? This was absolutely amazing!!

[@pamelara06]

I thought I couldn't love Marty more, but after this... I realised that my love for him has increased a lot with this fantastic performance 🥰 His energy it's amazing, his singing it's so powerful... I mean, he IS Lumiere

[@wiseflight031]

In almost every season of “the masked singer” judge Ken Jeong swears one of the celebrities under the mask is Martin Short. I think he should watch this performance on repeat so he’s a little more accurate next time lol!

[@LeesaHilty]

Magnificent! Martin Short and Shania Twain are pure perfection!

[@possumprincess239]

Wait a minute!! How can a Tony Award winner team up with a Country singer?!!!....

[@Ariesguy41499]

@@possumprincess239 Shania is more than a country singer, she has long crossed over and become a pop icon😌

[@oilbrolaryongplantpapa5546]

@@possumprincess239 have you been living in a cave for the past 30 years? Shania has since become the Country Pop Queen and one of the most celebrated divas.

[@starchild2358]

Adore his voice! Such a very talented human being ❤️

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

Shania’s voice had gotten so much stronger!

[@gravyz2cute4u]

I had no idea Shania Twain did Broadway theatre! So unexpected as Mrs Potts too haha 😊 what a lively performance

[@ShowtuneSampler]

She doesn’t and didn’t. This isn’t Broadway.

[@lucaortolani2059]

The costume design ATE

[@LoveOuano]

I was just smiling all throughout the video!😊Ohh my childhood days!!!this was REALLY GOOD!

[@torque395]

Wow! ❤ Shania Twain really nailed the part of Ms. Pots. I would never have guessed anyone could have ever done this as well as Angela Lansbury did. Rest in peace Angela.

[@styleandsophisticationeven7723]

Yep

[@marylandgirl9246]

Dang! They killed this! Martin Short was awesome for this role, and the choreography was on point. They really did that!

[@cassied.9220]

This production was AMAZING!! H.E.R. nailed it in playing Belle, Josh Groban played an amazing Beast and the rest of the cast was just superb!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Tiggerozzy]

They both deserve an award…🏆💚

[@lilianalcasid1998]

Wow! Shania and Martin!!!! Nailed it!!! Beautiful performances!!!!😘😘😘😘

[@mao_hj_]

I’m crying😭😭😭this is beyond my expectation thank you who made it happen and all the casts who created this magic I love this😭💓💓💓

[@stephsmith3857]

Canadian treasures Martin Short and Shania Twain!!

[@canadiangirl8368]

and don't forget RIz who played LeFou, Canadians were representing :)

[@nataleebailey5549]

Thank you to all the performers for bringing to life a great childhood memory 💕💕💕👏👏👏🥂

[@ChickenTenders]

THIS MAN IS ICONIC!!!!

[@RateOfPenetration]

So glad the "Hand Crew" got to wave to the audience during the pull-apart shot.

[@charmlessone]

The dining table was insane! Incredible choreography.

[@Tony_AM009]

This put such a big smile on my face. I remember watching the original animated movie as a kid. They did a magnificent job.

[@princepeterwolf]

Martin Short is unbelievable, I knew he would do an amazing job!

[@El_.5794]

When I knew he’s on this, I was more excited knowing his talent

[@nancykathryntieger8893]

I always appreciate tightly timed choreography. This hand choreography is brilliant.

[@romantic_ch3micals336]

This is amazing! This song always hyped me up in the movie, especially the renaissance version. I always wanted that scene to be respected for the pure musical magic. This is perfect. Bravo!

[@BH-oq7pz]

Martin short is nothing short of AMAZING. A TRUE performer!...energy to put anyone to shame!...WOW.

[@achanwahn]

He’s always been amazing. But OMG. He’s so fabulous

[@thefouranimationproduction]

I love how they add animated in the background

[@sgrant4558]

Martin Short is always so extra 😂 Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but it definitely worked with this role. Awesome job!

[@ajuwaaa]

it's actually so good to see shania rocking with great visuals and perfect stage performance!

[@armondo22]

Most impressed by Shania doing musical theater!!

[@justinandrew4388]

2 extremely iconic Canadians - very proud to be from the same nation as both Martin Short & Shania Twain

[@jrdervish]

The entire show was phenomenal. The promenade through the studios to open. This song was completely over the top - perfect.

[@valentinabucibattorti9813]

This is one of the greatest things I've ever seen in my life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT'S HOW THE MOVIE SHOULD HAVE BEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Magnificent, superb, true artists, everyone envolved, ASTOUNDING, BRAVI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@williammartao491]

I love this music . This version was magnificent too. congratulations, this is magic!

[@billiethefrenchie]

Wow - I loved Shania Twain in this!

[@red1986507]

Listen-the costumers deserve ALL the accolades for this. The costumes are amazing !!

[@rebeccacruz5697]

Martin short has always been one of my favorite childhood actors

[@sophiaswiftie5622]

Shania surprised me ahh yesss queen ❤❤❤ such a great voice.

[@Ariesguy41499]

Yas! She slayed her performance of Beauty and the Beast as well. I’m glad that after everything that happened with her getting Lyme disease and losing her voice she’s regained some of her confidence and her vocals are improving as evident between this and her peoples choice awards performance. Plus she still looks gorgeous🥹

[@timobrien8809]

Really enjoyed watching the whole thing & loved how they acknowledged Angela. Just a bit sad she wasn't there IN person to see it. But I'm sure she was watching & singing along in Heaven.

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

They turned it! Iconic work. Wow! It was beautiful and brought tears to my eyes. Such a splendid spectacular experience just like the animation was. This makes me want to be in costume design for Broadway.

[@ferdtothefuture3307]

Martin Short is a total actor, from every single aspect. What a legend

[@cbismarck07]

This blew that Little Mermaid special out of the water

[@ser0216]

Martin Short clearly showing his ability. He knocked it out of the park! I think Shania's voice sounded kinda weak especially in her transitions between chest and head. She was serving good face though.

[@melissapeters3570]

She’s had vocal surgery in the past so her voice isn’t what it used to be.

[@sandracooke7286]

Exactly what I said in a previous comment. She seems pretty limited to wishy washy country vocals. She's never had much power in her voice, and limited range.

[@cateyelizabeth85]

Wow! That was fantastic they did a great job. I literally said that out loud after I watched it. Just blew me away.

[@kimbogal]

The actor playing the plate with the fake chipped tooth is such a fantastic detail.

[@haganmenard1737]

I have to say I was tremendously impressed with this special!

[@SamoaVsEverybody814]

Good gracious Shania, Mrs potts ain't never been this foiiine 👀😍♥️♥️♥️

[@jedmorales5063]

my 8 yr old self is crying tears of joy! Thank you Disney!!!!

[@djvd0503]

The creativity!. And you can genuinely feel the passion every one has. This was a joy to watch.

[@QueenRiri888]

Wow this is better than the live action!!! Shania Twain surprised me😍😍😍

[@possumprincess239]

MARTIN SHORT, YOU'RE MAGNIFIQUE!!!! 😍

[@celinadiaz6435]

This is sheer happiness made song... I can't help to sing and dance along, it makes my heart burst with happy tears.

[@b89atchison]

This whole thing was just spectacular. Bravo to the cast and to ABC!

[@earlgaytea]

anyone else hear or see a little bit of preminger in his performance? what a joy! what a gift!

[@matthewsharman591]

We should've had Martin Short in the live action film, he was brilliant as Lumiere

[@angeltobit878]

Martin Short pulled this number perfectly! And Shania Twain did a great job as Mrs. Potts, putting her own creativity to it. Especially that we are used to the Angela Lansbury rendition. These two are excellent professionals in their craft!

[@bradredford4846]

He was born to play this role!!

[@tonisylviamallette1601]

Martin Short keeping show biz alive ♡

[@lisaschaffel266]

So much energy and entertaining, I love it, the best performance 🎭

[@ChuckSmallvilleLOTR]

Martin Short is amazing! So much respect for him as a performer. Grinned from ear to ear as I watched this!

[@cynthiastephie]

What an amazing casting!! Oh I want to watch this live!❤

[@laladylann]

crying listening to happy song dammit :') their voices amazing, the costumes, coreography, the designs, and nostalgia struck seeing and listening to Shania :''

[@tenderlemon3318]

Ok not gonna lie that was really enjoyable.

[@danaelopez3193]

I cant stop crying THIS IS AMAZING!!! My childhood is save...

[@christiankrenek7689]

What an astounding performance! :D It's colorful and bright and lively--just the way this number should be. "Beauty and the Beast" is my favorite Disney movie, and this is an amazing version. It pays homage to the original and adds fun new twists...in short, it's perfect! Also, I want to give a special shout-out to the actor playing the Chair. They're constantly smiling and acting without saying a word--that's real dedication and talent!

[@MIX3DVI3WS]

This looks so fun!!! 😍

[@scribblypuns2577]

Chills! what a FUN reimagining! I I can't wait to watch the rest!

[@jerrydouglas4583]

This made me cry. This was soooooo good. I don’t know what else to say. Visually stunning and the best number I have seen in a While!!!! Was that DAG?! Absolute knock out number, everyone. So satisfying moment after moment. Dorothy Gish would approve.

[@Pamerflies]

Shania just evolves more and more. And what a joy Martin Short was as Lumiere. I wasn't sure what I would get when I clicked but I was not expecting to be smiling so hard, of course some with Shania and Martin in the lead but I want a full show!!!