Murin, Vogt, Riddle et al. Lead MUNY's THE LITTLE MERMAID this Summer

The St. Louis Muny has announced that Patti Murin, Paul Vogt and John Riddle will lead the theater's production of The Little Mermaid as Ariel, Ursula and Prince Eric, respectively. They will be joined by Lara Teeter (Scuttle), Elizabeth Teeter (Flounder), Francis Jue (Sebastian), Lee Roy Reams (Chef Louis), Gary Glasgow (Grimsby), and Ken Page (King Triton). The Little Mermaid will run from July 6th through 14th.

As previously announced, the 2011 Muny Season includes Kiss Me, Kate, Singin' in the Rain, Little Shop of Horrors, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Bye Bye Birdie in addition to The Little Mermaid. Kicking off the season is LEGALLY BLONDE, starring Lauren Ashley Zakrin (Elle), Matt Hydzik (Warner), Lisa Howard (Paulette), Ken Land (Professor Callahan), and D.B. Bonds (Emmett). The show is slated for June 20th through the 26th.

Next up will be KISS ME, KATE. With the talents of Lisa Vroman (Lilli), Tom Hewitt (Fred), Andrea Chamberlain (Lois) and Curtis Holbrook (Bill), the production will play June 27th through July 3rd.

From July 18th through the 24th, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN will take the stage, featuring Tony Yazbeck (Don), Shannon M. O'Bryan (Kathy), Curtis Holbrook (Cosmo), and Michele Ragusa (Lina).

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, starring Elizabeth Stanley (Audrey), Rob McClure (Seymour), and Clarke Thorell (Orin), will play July 25th through 31st.

James Clow (Adam) and Jenny Powers (Milly) will star in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, August 1st through the 7th.

Then, BYE BYE BIRDIE will headline Andrea Burns (Rose) and Lara Teeter (Albert) from August 8th to 14th.

For further information, visit www.muny.org.

Although many stars have appeared on stage at The Muny, one essential truth has remained about the nation's oldest and largest outdoor theatre; its story is the story of St. Louis - and of St. Louisans. It is about the countless individuals who have contributed their time, money, and talent to make this magical place a truly unique American experience.

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