El Paso, Texas, is set to host the national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, featuring a cast of accomplished Broadway performers, including Kathy Voytko as Mrs. Potts and Javier Ignacio as Cogsworth.

Broadway Talent in El Paso

Voytko’s Broadway credits include The Music Man, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, and Tuck Everlasting. Ignacio, a New York City-based performer, has appeared on Broadway and national tours for nearly two decades, originating roles in Side Show and the First National Tour of Company.

Ignacio, born in Caracas, Venezuela, developed a passion for the performing arts at an early age before moving with his family to Wichita, Kansas. He later trained at Music Theatre Wichita and Wichita State University before pursuing a professional career in New York City.

The national tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast brings the beloved characters Mrs. Potts and Cogsworth to life as part of the classic story that has entertained audiences for generations.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.