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The Little Mermaid 2008

Run Time:
2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission.
Opened: January 10, 2008
Closing: August 30, 2009

The Little Mermaid - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)
205 West 46th St. New York, NY

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father - the king of the sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she's the girl with the perfect voice. Based on the beloved film, THE LITTLE MERMAID features some of Disney's most popular songs including "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl" and the Academy Award®-winning "Under the Sea."


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Review - The Little Mermaid & Patti LuPone at NJPAC
by Michael Dale - June 8, 2013


By Disney standards the year and a half run of the original Broadway production of The Little Mermaid was a bit of a disappointment.  In theory, a competently created musical based on the hit animated film would probably run for a year and a half based on the title recognition alone.  My opinion of that show was higher than most of my colleagues.  I enjoyed it, but mostly for the vaudevillian pleasure of seeing a cast of terrific Broadway performers each getting a star turn or two.  But after some script revisions and a whole new visual concept, director Glenn Casale's production of the new Mermaid that just opened at Paper Mill is a well-crafted, delightfully designed and performed charmer.

Review - The Little Mermaid: Sue Me, I Liked It
by Kristin Salaky - January 28, 2008


Although I was set to see The Little Mermaid shortly after its opening, an actor's absence due to illness resulted in the rescheduling of many press seats to later dates, which is why I'm posting this a good two and a half weeks after the big night. Live theatre, kiddies.

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Plays Final Performance On Broadway 8/30
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2009


Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID begins its final three weeks of Broadway performances, playing its final performance on Sunday, August 30th after 50 previews and 685 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID To Close On Broadway 8/30, National Tour Planned For 2010
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2009


Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, August 30th after 50 previews and 685 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). For tickets to the final 79 performances and information on the show visit www.disneyonbroadway.com or call (866) 870-2717.

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Begins Its Final three weeks On Broadway, Closes 8/30
by Charlie Piane - August 10, 2009


Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID begins its final three weeks of Broadway performances, playing its final performance on Sunday, August 30th after 50 previews and 685 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID To Close On Broadway 8/30, National Tour Planned For 2010
by Charlie Piane - June 30, 2009


Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, August 30th after 50 previews and 685 performances at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street). For tickets to the final 79 performances and information on the show visit www.disneyonbroadway.com or call (866) 870-2717.

THE LITTLE MERMAID Debuts Drew Seeley Recording Of 'HER VOICE' on Radio Disney 6/27
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2009


Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID (Producer Thomas Schumacher) debuts a new recording of the show's ballad 'Her Voice' performed by Drew Seeley, now starring in the hit Broadway show as Prince Eric. Written for the stage musical by legendary composer and eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater, the song was produced as a pop ballad for Seeley by Brian Malouf (Vice President of A&R, Walt Disney Records).

Photo Flash Exclusive: THE LITTLE MERMAID's New Ariel and Prince Eric, Chelsea Morgan Stock And Drew Seeley!
by Eddie Varley - June 11, 2009


Broadway's new Ariel and Prince Eric took time out of their rehearsal schedule to pose for publicity photos with photographer Joan Marcus at her New York City studio. BroadwayWorld has the exclusive pictures of Disney's new super couple.

Photo Coverage: Chelsea Morgan Stock and Drew Seeley Take Their Bows in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Eddie Varley - June 10, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions presents Drew Seeley, star of 'Another Cinderella Story,' as Prince Eric in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Seeley made his Broadway debut in the production last night, Tuesday, June 9th. He will appear though Sunday, August 30th at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater (205 West 46th Street). Drew Seeley joins Broadway's newest 'Ariel' Chelsea Morgan Stock who began performances on Tuesday, June 2nd.

Photo Flash: Drew Seeley Joins Disney's 'THE LITTLE MERMAID' June 9th
by Eddie Varley - June 9, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce DREW SEELEY, star of 'Another Cinderella Story,' as Prince Eric in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Seeley will appear in the show Tuesday, June 9 though Sunday, August 30 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater (205 West 46th Street).

Photo Flash: Disney's New 'MERMAID' Chelsea Morgan Stock
by Eddie Varley - June 1, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce CHELSEA MORGAN STOCK as Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Stock will begin performances on Tuesday, June 2 (8pm show).

Drew Seeley to Join & Chelsea Morgan to Take Over THE LITTLE MERMAID as Eric and Ariel
by Robert Diamond - May 7, 2009


Producer Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions is pleased to announce DREW SEELEY, star of ?Another Cinderella Story,? as Prince Eric and CHELSEA MORGAN STOCK as Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID. Stock will begin on Tuesday, June 2 and Seeley will appear in the show Tuesday, June 9 though Sunday, August 30 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater (205 West 46th Street).

THE LITTLE MERMAID Celebrates Book Release at B&N Lincoln Square 5/7
by Eddie Varley - May 4, 2009


On May 7 at 4PM, a special book-signing event for The Little Mermaid: From the Deep Blue Sea to the Great White Way (Disney Editions, $40.00), with author Michael Lassell, featuring a performance by cast members from The Little Mermaid, will take place at Barnes & Noble Lincoln Square (Broadway and 66th Street) in New York City.

Disney's The Little Mermaid Companion Book Now Available
by Robert Diamond - April 29, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions and Disney Book Group jointly announced today that The Little Mermaid: From the Deep Blue Sea to the Great White Way (Disney Editions, $40.00), a companion book to Disney's hit Broadway musical, is now available wherever books are sold.

RIALTO CHATTER: Is 'Ariel' Role 'Part' of Chelsea Morgan Stock's 'World'? 'LITTLE MERMAID' Ensemble Member Rumored as New Lead
by Eddie Varley - April 10, 2009


Online sources are reporting that The Little Mermaid ensemble member Chelsea Morgan Stock has won the leading role of Ariel and will be replacing current star Sierra Boggess when Boggess leaves the production to create the role of Christine Daae in the upcoming sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, 'LOVE NEVER DIES'. Stock has some experience playing the lovelorn Ariel as she has understudied the role since the hit show opened on Broadway. Reports indicate that Chelsea Morgan Stock will take over in June 2009.

Photo Coverage: Faith Prince Joins THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Walter McBride - April 8, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions welcomed Tony Award winner Faith Prince to the Broadway company of THE LITTLE MERMAID last night, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street, NYC). Prince stars as 'Ursula,' the evil sea witch. BroadwayWorld's cameras joined in the cheers as the Broadway favorite made her debut in the show and took her first curtain call 'under the sea'!

Photo Flash: 'Blissfully Delicious!' Faith Prince is 'Ursula' in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Eddie Varley - April 7, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions proudly welcomes Tony Award winner FAITH PRINCE to the Broadway company of THE LITTLE MERMAID tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2009 (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street, NYC). Prince stars as 'Ursula,' the evil sea witch.

Photo Flash: Faith Prince as 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Robert Diamond - April 1, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions will welcome Tony Award? winner FAITH PRINCE to the Broadway company of THE LITTLE MERMAID beginning Tuesday, April 7, 2009 (Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 West 46th Street, NYC). Prince will star as 'Ursula,' the evil sea witch.

STAGE TUBE: THE LITTLE MERMAID's Rogelio Douglas Jr
by Eddie Varley - March 20, 2009


In the Heights' powerhouse Rogelio Douglas, Jr. joined the Broadway cast of Disney's The Little Mermaid in the role of Sebastian.

TV: Meet Those 'Marvelous Meanies' of THE LITTLE MERMAID - Heidi, Tyler & Eric!
by James Sims - March 3, 2009


BroadwayWorld's James Sims and Eddie Varley caught up with Heidi Blickenstaff, Tyler Maynard and Eric LaJuan Summers upstairs at Disney's New Amsterdam Theatre to get the backstory on their taking on such memorable villains in The Little Mermaid...

Photo Flash: Heidi Blickenstaff is 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Eddie Varley - February 13, 2009


Broadway favorite and [title of show] star Heidi Blickenstaff is 'Ursula' in the Disney musical THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway. The talented and 'very sweet' Blickenstaff assumed the 'very sassy and sinister' role on January 27, 2009.

Heidi Blickenstaff is 'Ursula' in THE LITTLE MERMAID Starting 1/27
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2009


[title of show] star Heidi Blickenstaff replaces Sheri Rene Scott as 'Ursula' in the Disney musical THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway.

THE LITTLE MERMAID Holding Auditions for 'Ariel' Replacement in a Number of Cities
by Robert Diamond - January 15, 2009


Disney Theatrical Productions recently celebrated the one-year Broadway anniversary of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street, NYC). A new casting notice on Disney's web site states: 'Disney on Broadway is casting a new star for our sparkling new musical, THE LITTLE MERMAID...'

The Little Mermaid History

Other Productions of The Little Mermaid

2007   New York Workshop
New York
2008   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2017   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's Revival Adaptation
St. Louis, MO (Regional)

The Little Mermaid - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Sierra Boggess
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Natasha Katz
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design of a Musical George Tsypin
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Sherie Rene Scott
2008 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Natasha Katz
2008 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Alan Menken
2008 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Glenn Slater

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