Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to the Warner

The Warner Stage Company will present Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank, on the Main Stage July 28-August 5, 2018. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.

With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

Performances are July 28, August 3 & 4 at 8 pm and July 29 & August 5 at 2 pm. The Warner Stage Company production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID is directed by Richard McKenna, music directed by Jim Luurtsema and choreographed by Sharon W. Houk. The cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID includes Dana Wilton, AlexaRae Ireland, Ray Cook, Keith Paul, Samantha Thompson, Joe Guttadauro, Patrick Spadaccino, Torrey Thomas, Joey Frighetto, Ginger Furey, Eric Lindblom, Christine Mitchell-Robinson, Catherine MacKay, Lillianna McGrath, Kristen Huttunen, Lyn Nagle, Erin Shaughnessy, Kaitlyn Anthony, Julie Baerny, Ana Bourque, Rhiannon Carta, Aubrie Dell'Agnese, Riley Delaney, Frances DiModugno, Louis DiModugno, Magdalen Eberle, Shelby Griffin, Alison Hudson, Lauren Jacob, Melissa Madzek, Allen Marko, Madison Matava Pickering, Samantha McCaffrey, Doug McCarthy, Emily Minor, Cassandra McKenna, Robert Melendez, Chelsea Murray Kaneb, Allison Nadeau and Sophie Rundhaug. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater. Book by Doug Wright. Based on Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker & Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. To purchase tickets, call the Warner Box Office at 860-489-7180 or visit warnertheatre.org.

Built by Warner Brothers Studios and opened in 1931 as a movie palace (1,772 seats), the Warner Theatre was described then as "Connecticut's Most Beautiful Theatre." Damaged extensively in a flood, the Warner was slated for demolition in the early 1980s until the non-profit Northwest Connecticut Association for the Arts (NCAA) was founded and purchased the theatre. The Warner reopened as a performing arts center in 1983, and restoration of the main lobbies and auditorium was completed in November 2002. In 2008, the new 50,000 square foot Carole and Ray Neag Performing Arts Center, which houses a 300 seat Studio Theatre, 200 seat restaurant and expansive school for the arts, was completed.

Today, the Warner is in operation year-round with more than 160 performances and 100,000 patrons passing through its doors each season. Over 10,000 students, pre K-adult, participate in arts education programs and classes. Together, with the support of the community, the Warner has raised close to $17 million to revitalize its facilities. NCAA's mission is to preserve the Warner Theatre as an historic landmark, enhance its reputation as a center of artistic excellence and a focal point of community involvement, and satisfy the diverse cultural needs of the region. To learn more about the Warner Theatre, visit our website: www.warnertheatre.org

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