| Watch Sierra Bogges give an outstanding | | | | Sherie Rene Scott in the character of Urusla, John |
| performance as the beautiful mermaid named | | | | Treacy Egan playing Chef Louis, and Jonathan |
| Ariel, who goes against her father and sets off | | | | Freeman as Grimsby. The costumes have been |
| for a life outside the ocean. Her prince Eric, played | | | | designed by Tatiana Noginova and the sets have |
| by Seam Palmer, is waiting for her lady with the | | | | been designed by George Tsypin. |
| perfect voice! The story also features the evil | | | | Although, the critics have had their say with |
| witch, who makes for some exciting twists and | | | | regards to the design and direction of this musical, |
| turns in the show and Ariel’s friends down | | | | it fails to dampen the spirit of the audience, who |
| the sea, who leave no stone turned in entertaining | | | | is impressed by the storyline, picturization, and |
| the audience. | | | | fine tunes featured in the musical. |
| “The Little Mermaid”, which had its world | | | | The melodious songs like “Part of Your |
| premiere in July 2007 at the Denver Center, is | | | | World", “Under the Sea”, and "Kiss the |
| about to create a wave at the Lunt-Fontanne | | | | Girl" have managed to settle deep in the hearts |
| Theatre in November this year. For Francesca | | | | of the audience. The song “Under the |
| Zambello, the director of this show, this is an | | | | Sea” has already been awarded as the Best |
| exciting time of her career, as this Disney musical | | | | Original Song by the Academy Award jury. It has |
| is her debut Broadway production. | | | | been created by Alan Menken and the eminent |
| “The Little Mermaid” features some | | | | Howard Ashman. Alan Menken has been |
| prestigious people working behind the scenes, to | | | | presented with the Academy Award eight times! |
| create a magical outcome. The fine dance moves | | | | The musical also features some splendid |
| displayed by Ariel and her friends down in the | | | | compositions by Menken and Glenn Slater. |
| ocean are the brainchild of choreographer Stephen | | | | “The Little Mermaid” promises to entertain |
| Mear, who has an Olivier Award to his credit. The | | | | you like no other show. Come with your family or |
| striking lighting arrangement that creates an | | | | your friends. You will have a blasting experience |
| almost real underwater feel is the product of | | | | of watching the sea creatures come to life on |
| lighting designer Natasha Katz’s creativity. She | | | | stage! And the mermaid simply can’t help but |
| has a Tony Award to her credit. The book for | | | | steal your heart with her beauty, brains, and her |
| the musical has been written by Doug Wright, | | | | melodious voice. The theatre fans have already |
| who boasts of winning a Tony Award and Pulitzer | | | | made a beeline at the box office. If you delay |
| Award. The famous “I Am My Own | | | | further, you will lose the chance of getting the |
| Wife” is also the work of Wright. | | | | front row seats, which will make your underwater |
| The other cast includes Norm Lewis as King | | | | experience even better. |
| Triton, Derrrick Baskin playing the role of Jetsam, | | | | |