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."
Cathryn Basile, who was part of the original Broadway cast of The Little Mermaid as "Arista," has an impressive resume that includes performances in Les Miserables and Spelling Bee on Broadway. more...
Derrick Baskin, who has a rich history of award-winning performances, originated a role in Disney's The Little Mermaid on Broadway, collaborating with renowned composer Alan Menken and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doug Wright. more...
Sierra Boggess made her Broadway debut as Ariel in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, earning Drama Desk and Drama League Nominations, as well as the Broadway.com Audience Award for Favorite Female Breakthrough Performance. more...
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Trevor Braun, who was part of the Original Broadway Cast of The Little Mermaid, has also graced the stage in productions like Billy Elliot and Beauty and the Beast. more...
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James Brown III, a seasoned actor with a rich background in theater, was part of the Broadway cast of "The Little Mermaid," showcasing his versatility and talent in this beloved production. more...
Tituss Burgess, who is widely recognized for his Emmy-nominated role on The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, reprised his role as "Sebastian the Crab" in the Hollywood Bowl concert event of The Little Mermaid in June 2016. more...
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Cicily Daniels, who graced the Broadway stage in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, has also showcased her talents in productions like Once on this Island and Rent, as well as on national tours and television. more...
Merwin Foard, who graced the Broadway stage in numerous productions including a memorable role in The Little Mermaid, also lent his vocal talents to Disney classics such as Pocahontas and Mulan. more...
Jonathan Freeman, known for his Tony-nominated performance in She Loves Me, brought his extensive Broadway experience to the stage in The Little Mermaid, showcasing his versatile talent in this beloved production. more...
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Meredith Inglesby, who was part of the original cast of Broadway's The Little Mermaid, has a diverse career that includes notable roles such as Babette in Beauty and the Beast and Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. more...
Eddie Korbich, who graced the Broadway stage in productions like The Music Man and Wicked, also brought his talents to The Little Mermaid, showcasing his versatile performance skills in this beloved Disney classic. more...
Norm Lewis, who has an extensive and celebrated career in both stage and screen, previously graced the Broadway stage as King Triton in The Little Mermaid, showcasing his remarkable talent in this beloved Disney musical. more...
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Betsy Morgan, who graced Broadway with her performance in The Little Mermaid, has also showcased her talents in productions like High Fidelity, A Little Night Music, and Les Miserables. more...
Sherie Rene Scott, who played Ursula in the past Broadway production of The Little Mermaid, is also known for her acclaimed roles in The Front Page, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, and Everyday Rapture. more...
Bret Shuford, who graced the Broadway stage in productions such as Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, and The Little Mermaid, has also showcased his talents in TV and film, including appearances in "Law and Order: SVU" and The Wolf of Wall Street. more...
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Chelsea Morgan Stock, who notably played Ariel as the first replacement and was part of the original cast and cast recording of "The Little Mermaid" on Broadway, has also graced the stage in productions such as "Something Rotten" and "Sister Act." more...
Kay Trinidad, who was part of the original Broadway cast of The Little Mermaid as Aquata, is currently enchanting audiences on Broadway as one of the Fates in Hadestown. more...
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Price Waldman, a versatile actor with Broadway credits including The Little Mermaid, has also graced the stages of renowned regional theaters such as McCarter Theatre and Hartford Stage. more...
Zakiya Young, who was part of the Original Broadway Cast of The Little Mermaid, has an impressive resume that spans Broadway, Off-Broadway, and regional theater, and she holds the distinction of being the first and only black actress to play Lois Lane in any Superman project. more...
Awards and Nominations
2008 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Sierra Boggess was nominated but did not win.
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Sherie Rene Scott was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Angelina Avallone Make-Up Designer
Pichón Baldinu Aerial Designer
David Brian Brown Hair Designer
Joe Eddie Fairchild Illusions Designer
Larry Hochman Orchestrator
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Natasha Katz Lighting Designer
Michael Kosarin Musical Director
Stephen Mear Choreographer
Tatiana Noginova Costume Designer
Sven Ortel Projection and Video Designer
John Shivers Sound Designer
Michael Starobin Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
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Danny Troob Orchestrator
George Tsypin Scenic Designer
Francesca Zambello Director
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