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The Little Mermaid 2008 - Articles Page 3

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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'Little Mermaid' Stars To Guest On Sirius Radio
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2008


Norm Lewis, Tituss Burgess and Eddie Korbich, currently starring as 'King Triton,' 'Sebastian' and 'Scuttle,' respectively, in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, will be featured on Sirius Satellite Radio's 'Broadway's Guest' for two weeks beginning Monday, March 24th through Friday, April 4th. Norm, Tituss and Eddie will be telling stories and playing their favorite show tunes, including songs from THE LITTLE MERMAID. 'Broadway's Guest' airs on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 77 Weekdays from 12pm - 1pm (ET).

'Curtain Call' Presents 'Mermaid' Star Tituss Burgess
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2008


Monday, March 31st, 11:30pm - 'Scott Nevin's Curtain Call' with Broadway's Tituss Burgess @ Splash

'Little Mermaid' Stars To Be On CBS News
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2008


On Sunday, March 16th, 'CBS 2 News' Dana Tyler will visit back stage with Sherie Rene Scott and Tituss Burgess, stars of Disney's The Little Mermaid at 7:55am.

Boggess of 'Mermaid' Guest on 'Chatterbox' on 3/13
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2008


Sierra Boggess, star of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, will be the featured guest on Seth's Broadway Chatterbox on Thursday, March 13th at 6pm. Seth's Broadway Chatterbox is a one hour weekly talk show at Don't Tell Mama (343 West 46th Street), hosted by Seth Rudetsky. The show is taped in front of a live audience and airs on BroadwayWorld.com Radio Mondays at 7pm, Wednesdays at 10pm and Sundays at noon.

Mermaid's Sierra Boggess featured on Seth's Chatterbox 3/13
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2008


Sierra Boggess, star of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, will be the featured guest on Seth's Broadway Chatterbox on Thursday, March 13th at 6pm.

Scott & Burgess of 'Little Mermaid' on CBS 2 Morning News on 3/11
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2008


On Tuesday, March 11, 'CBS 2 News This Morning's' Dana Tyler will visit back stage with Sherie Rene Scott and Tituss Burgess, stars of Disney's The Little Mermaid at 6:20am. 'CBS 2 News This Morning' airs locally on WCBS (channel 2) from 5:00am - 7:00am.

Zambello of 'The Little Mermaid' to Receive French Honor
by BWW News Desk - March 6, 2008


Francesca Zambello, director of Disney's The Little Mermaid, will be awarded the Chevalier Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government for her contribution to French culture. The reception will be held on Monday, March 10th at The Cultural Services of the French Embassy.

'The Little Mermaid' CD Debuts at #26 on Billboard Chart
by BWW News Desk - March 5, 2008


Walt Disney Records' The Little Mermaid Original Broadway Cast Recording enters the Billboard 200 at #26 and #1 on the Cast Album Chart, the highest debut for a cast recording in 12 years

Alan Menken to be Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
by BWW News Desk - March 3, 2008


Alan Menken, the Academy Award-winning composer of Disney's The Little Mermaid will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 19 at the Marriott Marquis Theatre in New York City.

Photo Coverage: Molly Shannon Visits 'The Little Mermaid'
by Peter James Zielinski - March 2, 2008


Molly Shannon, film comedienne and 'Saturday Night Live' alumni, recently brought her family to a performance of Broadway's The Little Mermaid, where she and her children met the stars back-stage!

TV: Making of Disney's The Little Mermaid CD
by BWW News Desk - February 6, 2008


Disney's The Little Mermaid officially opened at the Lunt-Fontanne on Thursday, January 10, 2008. Based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the company of The Little Mermaid features Sierra Boggess as 'Ariel,' Sean Palmer as 'Prince Eric,' Norm Lewis as 'King Triton,' Tituss Burgess as 'Sebastian,' Eddie Korbich as 'Scuttle,' Jonathan Freeman as 'Grimsby,' and Sherie Rene Scott as 'Ursula.' BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you this special video, hosted by Sierra Boggess, on the making of the Original Cast Recording!

WNBC Goes Backstage with 'The Little Mermaid' Feb.2
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2008


On Saturday, February 2, WNBC'S 'Saturday Today in New York' will go back stage with Sierra Boggess and Tituss Burgess, stars of Disney's The Little Mermaid. 'Saturday Today in New York' airs locally on WNBC (channel 4).

Sierra Boggess of 'Little Mermaid' to appear on 'View' Feb.1
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2008


On Friday, February 1st, Sierra Boggess, star of Disney's The Little Mermiad will perform on ABC's 'The View.' Boggess, who plays 'Ariel,' will perform 'Part of Your World.' 'The View' airs nationally on ABC (channel 7, WABC in the tri-state area). Check local listings for showtimes. Disney's The Little Mermaid is currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Walt Disney Records will release The Little Mermaid original Broadway cast recording on Tuesday, February 26.

Sierra Boggess Performs on NBC 'Weekend Today' Jan.26
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2008


On Saturday, January 26, Sierra Boggess, star of Disney's The Little Mermaid will perform on NBC's 'Weekend Today.' Boggess, who plays 'Ariel,' will perform 'Part of Your World' live in-studio. 'Weekend Today' airs nationally on NBC

Photo Coverage: 'The Little Mermaid' Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - January 14, 2008


Adrian Bailey was chosen as The Little Mermaid's winner of the Gypsy Robe on Thursday, January 10 at opening night of the new musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Sierra Boggess on 'Entertainment Tonight' Jan.11
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2008


'Entertainment Tonight' (ET) went backstage and behind-the-scenes at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre with Sierra Boggess, the young breakout star of Disney's new Broadway musical, The Little Mermaid. Airing Friday, January 11 (see local listings)

Photo Coverage: 'The Little Mermaid' Opening Night Curtain Call & Party
by Walter McBride - January 11, 2008


Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' officially opened at the Lunt-Fontanne on Thursday, January 10, 2008.

Photo Coverage: 'The Little Mermaid' Opening Night Arrivals
by Walter McBride - January 11, 2008


Dozens of stars from stage and screen packed the Lunt-Fontanne on Thursday, January 10 for the official opening night of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid.'

'The Little Mermaid' on 'Good Morning America' Jan 10 & 11
by BWW News Desk - January 8, 2008


On Thursday, January 10 and Friday, January 11, Disney's The Little Mermaid will be featured on ABC's 'Good Morning America.'

Photo Coverage: Part of Sierra Boggess's Broadway World
by Ben Strothmann - January 11, 2008


Prior to the curtain coming down last night on Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' Sierra Boggess invited BroadwayWorld to join her for her Opening Night dress and jewelry fitting. Having a blast trying on her Calvin Klein dresses selected by Orazio Fortunato and Lily Seidler, and stunning jewels by Verdura selected by Jim Haag, Ben Strothmann snapped these photos for our readers. But don't take our word about all the fun Sierra had - read the captions in her own words below! Congratulations Sierra on your Broadway debut!

Tituss Burgess: The Motion in the Ocean
by Eugene Lovendusky - January 7, 2008


Anxious for Opening Night of 'The Little Mermaid' on Thursday, January 10, Tituss Burgess (currently starring as Sebastian) shares some of his thrills in playing one of the world's most notable shellfish, the creative processes behind the new musical, and what audiences have to look forward to at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre!

'Good Day New York' Visits 'The Little Mermaid' Jan.8
by BWW News Desk - January 7, 2008


FOX 5's 'Good Day New York' reporter Anne Craig visits Broadway's The Little Mermaid on Tuesday, January 8. 'Good Day New York' airs locally on Channel 5 from 7am - 9am.

Alan Menken on XM Ch.28, December 21
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2007


Alan Menken, composer of Disney's The Little Mermaid, will be interviewed on XM Satellite Radio's 'Downstage Center' on Friday, December 21 (6 PM Eastern Time). The interview will air on XM's 'On Broadway' Channel 28.

BWW Announces Winners of 'GIVE US YOUR VOICE' Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID CONTEST- Over 100,000 Votes Cast by Over 500,000 Viewers!
by Contests Broadway - December 7, 2007


WINNER ANNOUNCED! Hundreds of submissions from talented individuals from all over the world entered the BroadwayWorld.com's 'Give Us Your Voice' contest, which were then voted upon by thousands of fans of The Little Mermaid. The performances from the very young to the young-at-heart were all incredible, making the contest not only challenging and exciting, but also generating enormous anticipation as to just whom the winner would be. The polls have closed and the votes tabulated.

The Little Mermaid History

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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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