Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma presents the classical ballet telling of Beauty and the Beast. Artistic Director and choreographer, Damaris Caughlan's inspiration comes from many versions, including Jean Cocteau's film from 1945, La Belle et la Bete. The artists of MBT are pleased to stage their unique creation of this story. Kindness, courage, and the ability to see true beauty in another's inner character is central to the ballet.