The Little Mermaid

Last Saturday I was able to usher a show that I've been waiting to see for a few years. Literally. Each year it came I was out of the state, so I was already hyped up when I heard it was coming. I will do my best to find some decent pictures from online (no photography at live productions!), and a few videos from the Broadway production.

"The Little Mermaid."

When the movie came out in 1989 it sent a wave through all little girls. The music was sung often, the lines were quoted often.

18 years later it would open on Broadway, featuring stunning sets, costumes, and new musical numbers.

Though it has been reworked since it's opening, some new songs added others taken away, it has seen a while new touring company. Reaching various fans around the world.

With innovating new designs, see that ship! It's amazing!! It easily managed to capture the magic of the movie in a whole new prospective.

Not to mention the wigs that must be used to make a wonderful sea witch. (And the actress playing her always manages to nail it!)

Oh - and have I mentioned how amazing Chef Louis is? This entire scene takes the hidden crab to a whole new level.

Oh - and Prince Eric? He has not one but TWO! That's right, TWO solo numbers all to himself. When I first heard the soundtrack I was floored. It finally gave some depth and added more character to the sea-faring prince. (And makes you love him just a lot more.)

Though it has been reworked (no more wheelie shoes!) to a final story, the stage version of this movie still manages to capture the essence of the Disney Movie.

Go take a swim and find a local production near you!


As a bonus, here are some of my favorite songs from the show (in English and Dutch!).

And Eric's other song - complete with visuals!

(I do not own any copyright, nor is infringement intended. Honestly Disney, I just love the musical more than the movie and want to help promote it .... for free.....)