Come Explore Under the Sea as the Waterville Opera House's THE LITTLE MERMAID

Come Explore What's Under the Sea as the Waterville Opera House Presents
Disney's The Little Mermaid the Musical

Based on the fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen and the 1989 Disney film of the same name, this adaptation will have you swimming with joy and laughter in your seats - show opens on Friday, March 31st and runs through April 9th

Waterville, Maine -The Waterville Opera House (WOH) is proud to present a magical musical tale - Disney's The Little Mermaid the Musical - March 31st through April 9th at the Waterville Opera House in downtown Waterville. Featuring a local cast of more than 30 performers, including an adorable children's sea puppet ensemble, the revival of the classic Disney production will be sure to charm the entire family.

The curtain rises on Ariel, a beautiful young mermaid, who longs to explore the wonders above the ocean. When a ship piloted by the handsome Prince Eric passes nearby, Ariel falls instantly in love. Not until she makes a deal with her Aunt, the wicked sea witch Ursula, can Ariel make her dreams of going on land come true-but at a price: her enchanting voice. Will she get her voice back? Will she find true love on the dry land? Come see the quirky adventures under the sea and experience the magic of love and song as never before!

Disney's The Little Mermaid the Musical has been nominated for over 10 awards including the Tony Awards' Best Original Score, and will have you singing along with Ariel, Flouder, Scuttle, Sebastian and all your favorite Little Mermaid characters to songs like "Kiss The Girl", "Under the Sea", and "Part of Your World". You know and love these songs by Oscar-winning American musical theatre and film score composer Alan Menken!

Disney's The Little Mermaid the Musical Showtimes*

March 31, April 1, 7 at 7:30pm

April 2, 8, 9 at 2:00pm

*Please Note: This show has 3 evening performances and 3 matinees to make it more accessible to families with children.

The talented cast of Disney's The Little Mermaid the Musical is:

Ariel - Bee Tyler
Prince Eric - Adam P. Blais
Sebastian - Taylor Kruse
Ursula - Shannon Thurston
King Triton - Daniel Hollander
Flounder - Molly Hagerty
Scuttle - Zach Dickey
Grimsby - Nathan Towne
Chef Louis - RAndy Jones
Pilot - Jeffrey Fairfield
Flotsam/Jetsam -- Johnny Buys/Desiree DuBois
Mersisters - Madelyn Rancourt, Payton Snowden, Gretchen Lane, Caitlin Grenier, Amanda Clifford, Holly Gannett
Windward/Leeward - Dante Lambert and Dawson Noonan
Children's Sea Puppet Ensemble - Isabelle Gannett, Emmy Carlson, Brooklyn Kelly, Juliana Gudaitis, Ella Shaw, Marta Weinstein

Ensemble:
Uri Lessing
Emily Cates
Tim Croce
Derek Preble
Ariel Grenier
Samantha Crockett

Nikki Porter
Marissa Bovie
George Coleman
Alex Harvey
Teresa VanDeventer
Josh Veilleux

Production Team:
Director: Debra Susi
Musical Director: Michael Peterson
Choreographer: Adam P. Blais
Lighting Designer: Chad Lefebvre
Scenic Designer: Travis A. George
Costume Designer: Kevin Koski
Sound Designer: Jayson Murray

Disney's The Little Mermaid the Musical runs March 31st through April 9th at the Waterville Opera House. Tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for youth/seniors, and $49 for a family pack in 2nd Balcony. WOH's 16-17 season programming is made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Harold Alfond Foundation, Colby College, Kennebec Savings Bank, Maine General Health, Central Maine Motors, Golden Pond Wealth Management, Inland Hospital, GHM Agency, Sukeforth Family Charitable Foundation, Central Maine Newspapers, Marie Cormier and JS McCarthy Printers. Disney's The Little Mermaid the Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.

For more information or to reserve tickets call 873-7000 or visit http://www.operahouse.org

About The Waterville Opera House
The Waterville Opera House has been Central Maine's cultural center since 1902, treating audiences of all ages to the magic of the performing arts. The 810-seat venue has been host to theatrical productions, ballet performances, concerts, vaudeville and comedy acts, touring shows, as well as a variety of community celebrations and special events. Each year, the Opera House draws 30,000 patrons, reaches 4,000 students through its education performances, and features 250 youths in their theater camps and productions. From the classics to new releases the Waterville Opera House has a seat for you. For more information, visit http://www.operahouse.org/

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