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What’s the Story of The Little Mermaid?Set under and above the high seas, The Little Mermaid tells the story of Ariel, an adventurous young mermaid who’s got a thing for disobeying the rules and following her heart. Ariel’s fascination with the human world often leads her to the sea surface, a zone that’s designated as “off-limits” by her father Triton, the sea king. One day while sneaking to the surface, Ariel witnesses a shipwreck and rescues Prince Eric, with whom she become instantly smitten. Furious at Triton’s inability to understand her love for the prince, Ariel runs away and strikes a deal with Ursula, Triton’s evil witch of a sister, to experience the life she dreams of on land.
What Is The Little Mermaid Like?Based on the classic Disney animated feature, The Little Mermaid is a big-budget extravaganza featuring bright, high-tech sets and dazzling costumes. The scenery alternates between the ocean surface and down “Under the Sea,” as the popular song goes. As with any Disney show, the production values are way above average. An old-fashioned romantic adventure, the show compliments all the songs you remember from the movie with new ones written by Oscar-winning Disney tunesmith Alan Menken. Those with edgier tastes may disapprove, but The Little Mermaid is top-notch family fare.
Is The Little Mermaid Good for Kids?Did Nemo have a funny-lookin’ flipper? By all means, this show is tailor-made for the kids! Even the young-young ones won’t be scared by that mean ol’ Miss Ursula, whose lair is accented with plenty of color and tricky stage effects. The last thing your kids will want to do is close their eyes. Adults may get fidgety toward the end, but kids won’t want to leave the theater.
HEADLINES: The Little Mermaid to End Broadway Run August 30 -6/30/2009
HEADLINES: Drew Seeley and Chelsea Morgan Stock to Go Under the Sea in Mermaid -5/7/2009
HEADLINES: Faith Prince Tapped to Play Ursula in The Little Mermaid -2/17/2009
HEADLINES: Jimmy Smagula Headed to Broadway's The Little Mermaid -2/3/2009
HEADLINES: Rogelio Douglas Jr. & More Join Cast of The Little Mermaid -11/25/2008
HEADLINES: Heidi Blickenstaff to Star as Ursula in The Little Mermaid -11/7/2008
HEADLINES: Mermaid Diva Sherie Rene Scott to Star in Everyday Rapture at Second Stage -10/6/2008
HEADLINES: Cast Member Adrian Bailey Injured Onstage at The Little Mermaid -5/10/2008
HEADLINES: Worship Her! Little Mermaid Diva Sherie Rene Scott to Star in Benefit Solo Show -1/31/2008
HEADLINES: Little Mermaid Delays Opening to 2008 -11/29/2007
HEADLINES: Tickets Now on Sale for Broadway Run of The Little Mermaid -6/9/2007
HEADLINES: Little Mermaid Casting Complete, Including Egan, Blickenstaff & More -4/9/2007
HEADLINES: Sherie Rene Scott, Norm Lewis & More Confirmed for Cast of The Little Mermaid -3/20/2007
HEADLINES: Sierra Boggess Cast as Ariel in Disney's The Little Mermaid -2/22/2007
HEADLINES: Theater Team of Zambello & Tsypin to Bring Mermaid to B'way -11/9/2004
FRESH FACE: Chelsea Morgan Stock -6/18/2009
FRESH FACE: Rogelio Douglas Jr. -1/15/2009
ASK A STAR: Sierra Boggess
Q&A: Norm Lewis -8/11/2008
Q&A: Sherie Rene Scott -1/22/2008
FRESH FACE: Sierra Boggess -1/10/2008
PHOTO OP: Selena Gomez Reunites with Drew Seeley Backstage at Mermaid -6/16/2009
PHOTO OP: Drew Seeley and Chelsea Morgan Stock Swim into Little Mermaid -6/9/2009
PHOTO OP: Jennifer Garner’s Family Outing at The Little Mermaid -4/28/2009
PHOTO OP: Faith Prince Takes Her Debut Bow in The Little Mermaid -4/7/2009
PHOTO OP: First Look: It’s Faith Prince as Mermaid Diva Ursula! -4/1/2009
PHOTO OP: Evil Becomes Her: Heidi Blickenstaff's Mermaid Makeover -2/11/2009
PHOTO OP: The Little Mermaid Hits the One Year Mark -1/8/2009
PHOTO OP: Seasonal Snapshots: Swimming Backstage at Mermaid -12/22/2008
PHOTO OP: Kim Fields Visits Rogelio Douglas Jr. at The Little Mermaid -12/9/2008
PHOTO OP: Today Gets a Halloween Treat with Sierra Boggess and The Little Mermaid Stars -10/31/2008
PHOTO OP: Kelly Clarkson Goes Under the Sea with The Little Mermaid -8/9/2008
PHOTO OP: Megan Mullally Trades Transylvania Mania for Show-Hopping -8/6/2008
PHOTO OP: Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise Take in The Little Mermaid -8/6/2008
PHOTO OP: Supermodel Heidi Klum Goes Under the Sea at Mermaid -6/21/2008
PHOTO OP: Mermaid's Tituss Burgess Takes a Solo Dive at the Metropolitan Room -4/7/2008
PHOTO OP: Emma Roberts and Jane Kaczmarek Dive Under the Sea at Mermaid -3/27/2008
VIDEO FEATURES: Behind the Scenes: Backstage at The Little Mermaid with Sherie Rene Scott -3/26/2008
VIDEO FEATURES: On the Scene: The Little Mermaid CD Celebration at World of Disney -2/27/2008
PHOTO OP: David and Victoria Beckham Spice Up The Little Mermaid -2/17/2008
PHOTO OP: Chris Rock and Family Enjoy a Magical Mermaid Outing -2/7/2008
PHOTO OP: Julianne Moore and Daughter Liv Visit Mermaid -1/27/2008
PHOTO OP: Elisabeth Hasselbeck Takes Her Tot to The Little Mermaid -1/16/2008
PHOTO OP: Splash! Disney's Little Mermaid Opens on Broadway & Parties at Roseland -1/10/2008
VIDEO FEATURES: Opening Night: The Little Mermaid -1/12/2008
PHOTO OP: Christie Brinkley & Alexa Ray Joel Enjoy Mother-Daughter Date at Little Mermaid -1/3/2008
PHOTO OP: Dancing with the Star's Cameron Mathison Catches The Little Mermaid -12/18/2007
PHOTO OP: Hannah Montana's Emily Osment Meets The Little Mermaid -12/18/2007
PHOTO OP: Vanessa Williams Meets The Little Mermaid -12/8/2007
PHOTO OP: Desperate Housewives' Teri Hatcher Takes her Girl to The Little Mermaid -11/8/2007
VIDEO FEATURES: Behind the Scenes of The Little Mermaid: Bringing Ariel's Tale to Broadway -8/16/2007
VIDEO FEATURES: Behind the Scenes of The Little Mermaid: The Look of the Show -8/1/2007
VIDEO FEATURES: Behind the Scenes of The Little Mermaid: Meet the Cast -6/26/2007