Before the curtain went up on opening night of “Beauty and the Beast, A Christmas Rose,” donors, supporters and guests enjoyed a celebration hosted by Darrell Brooke and Teena Hostovich at Noor. The Christmas Panto, produced by Kris and Becky Lythgoe of Lythgoe Family Panto and directed by Sheldon Epps, is playing at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium through Dec. 24. Guests were thanked for their donations to send young students from the Pasadena Unified School District to enjoy the play.