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TV: Go Behind the Scenes of ABC's THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE! with Executive Producers Chris Convy and Raj Kapoor

By: Nov. 04, 2019
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As previously announced, tomorrow, November 5 (8pm EST), The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!" will honor the 30th anniversary of the beloved animated classic through a never-before-seen hybrid format that will take viewers on a magical adventure under the sea as live musical performances by a star-studded cast are interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film.

The live musical event will feature beautifully intricate sets and costumes by three-time Emmy Award-winning designer, Zaldy, with music from the original animated film and the Tony Award-nominated Broadway stage version, originally composed by eight-time Oscar®-winning composer, Alan Menken. Howard Ashman's iconic film lyrics will also be showcased, while lyricist for the Broadway adaptation, Glenn Slater, will contribute to the star-studded spectacular as well. Joining this all-star creative team are choreographers Nick Florez and RJ Durrell, who recently completed work on P!nk's The Beautiful Trauma World Tour.

The cast will include: including Auli'i Cravalho (Ariel), Queen Latifah (Ursula), Shaggy (Sebastian), Graham Phillips (Prince Eric), and John Stamos (Chef Louis).

As we await the big night, BroadwayWorld stopped by the set for a chat with executive producers Chris Convy and Raj Kapoor. Find out what's going on behind the scenes and under the sea below!







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