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TV: Shaggy Talks Taking On Sebastian In THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!

By: Oct. 29, 2019
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Singer Shaggy is gearing up to head under the sea in ABC's live presentation of Disney's The Little Mermaid!

Check out the video to hear Shaggy singing Sebastian's classic songs and discussing his portrayal of the iconic crab before the special hits the small screen!

To honor the 30th anniversary of one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, The Wonderful World of Disney and ABC are proud to present a spectacular, live musical event showcasing "The Little Mermaid."

This special tribute to the original animated classic and its timeless music will take viewers on a magical adventure under the sea as live musical performances by a star-studded cast will be interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film.

This never-before-seen hybrid format will feature beautifully intricate sets and costumes, 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. "

The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!" will air TUESDAY, NOV. 5 (8:00 - 10:00 p.m. EST), live on ABC.

The cast includes Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Graham Phillips, and John Stamos.







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