The Little Mermaid (musical) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Little Mermaid |
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Playbill cover at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
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| Music | Alan Menken |
| Lyrics | Howard Ashman Glenn Slater |
| Book | Doug Wright |
| Basis | The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen The Little Mermaid by John Musker Ron Clements |
| Productions | 2007 Denver (tryout) 2008 Broadway |
The Little Mermaid is a fun musical that comes to life on stage. It's based on the famous 1989 Disney animated movie and the classic story by Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a mermaid who dreams of living in the human world above the sea. She makes a big choice to give up her voice to find true love.
The musical's story was written by Doug Wright. The music was created by Alan Menken. The original songs for the movie were written by Howard Ashman. New songs for the stage show had lyrics by Glenn Slater. Because the story is set underwater, the show uses special designs. These designs help the actors move as if they are swimming.
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Bringing the Musical to Life
The musical first had a test run in Denver, Colorado. This happened from July to September 2007. After that, it moved to Broadway in New York City.
Broadway Debut
The show started its first previews on Broadway on November 3, 2007. It played at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The Little Mermaid took the place of another Disney musical, Beauty and the Beast. The official opening night for The Little Mermaid was January 10, 2008.
Key People in the Original Show
The Broadway production was important for some people. It was the first time director Francesca Zambello worked on a Broadway show. It was also the Broadway debut for Sierra Boggess. She played the main character, Ariel, the Little Mermaid. The show ran for a while, closing on August 30, 2009.
Later Productions
After its time on Broadway, The Little Mermaid musical was performed in other places. Many regional theaters in the United States put on the show. It also traveled to other countries. In 2012, a new version of the musical was created. This version had some changes to the story and new direction by Glenn Casale. Most shows you see today are based on this updated version.
See also
In Spanish: La sirenita (musical) para niños
