The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
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#0The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:34pmI heard that the little ermaid was coming to Broadway in 2005, does anyone know if that's true? If it's not do you know when or if it will be coming? Thanks!
localonecrew
Broadway Star Joined: 8/31/03
#1re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:34pmthere are no such things as mermaids, little or not.
millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#2re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:35pmI am not sure about a Broadway production, but there has been a workshop before. Gavin Creel read for the part of Eric.
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#3re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 12:39pmIf they could stick to the original Brothers Grimm story of the Little Mermaid - it would be an amazing story (though, technically, I just can't figure out how they'd do an entire show that supposedly takes place under water...they'd have to fly everyone in the cast to make them look like they're swimming, and God knows there's been a lot of mishaps with trying to fly people on Broadway lately - just look at that mess Wicked)...anywhoo - if they do the original story (very dark) and get a good writer - I'd be there in a heartbeat, Possums.
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#4re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:06pmThe Brothers Grimm story is better....and I can't imagine how much effort would go into this show, trying to make everyone look like they're swimming....but it would be pretty cool all the same.
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Mr. Tuttle
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#5re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:07pm
Kriten isn't available till 2006 so I guess it isn't coming to Broadway till then.
Audra?
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#6re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:11pmHow about Kerry Butler, Susan Egan or Sutton Foster? I think they would all make amazing Ariels. And Gavin Creel or David Elder for Eric.
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#7re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:15pmMERMAID is definitely not 2005. 2006 at the earliest. TARZAN is first.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
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#8re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:16pmOooh! Sutton Foster would rule as Ariel. And what's this I hear abut Tarzan?
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#9re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:21pmI bet you a million bucks that one of those three women will land the role of Ariel, either in the original cast or somewhere along the lines.
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ShineOn
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/03
#10re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:22pm
I so can't picture Sutton as Ariel. I think Kerry looks perfect for Ariel... but... I think the part needs to go to an unknown, personally. :) I mean, it's the Little Mermaid, it's going to get the draw it needs regardless because its DISNEY. Who needs names?!
I hope Emily sticks with the production. I honestly can't think of anyone more perfect for Ursula. I mean, you can throw out names like Mary Testa, etc., but bear in mind the whole transition she goes through. 
(And I adore Testa... "It's juuuust Tannis Root... take a sip, Rosemary, it's not gonna kill ya!" *looks at Josh*)
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#11re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:24pm
What's this about Tarzan? Old news. Search for the older "Disney on Broadway" threads.
They've had TARZAN workshops, also MERMAID workshops, but TARZAN is first on their list.
Also, POPPINS is thrown in there, but not 100% Disney, this it will be before or after MERMAID.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
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millie_dillmount
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#12re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:25pm
Why not Sutton? Even if they don't need a big named star, she does have it down. That girl can sing. And I am definitely agreeing with you on the Kerry Butler as Ariel.
If they did cast Kerry or Sutton as Ariel, they wouldn't cast them just because of their "name". Kerry and Sutton are two talented ladies, they would be able to pull off the role.
What about Susan Egan?
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Updated On: 8/10/04 at 01:25 PM
#13re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 1:26pmButler did Ariel in the workshop, I believe.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
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#14re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 5:59pmWhat has Sutton been in before. I've never heard her and everyone here seems to think she's great so and i've heard her brother in LSOH and loved him as seymour!
#15re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 6:00pmI hope this does not come to be...keep it as a nice movie and fun ride/attraction at WDW...
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#16re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 6:05pm
Alright, how did someone slip in without passing the broadway star test? 
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#17re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 6:43pmI think Disney had lined up Matthew Bourne (of Swan Lake fame) to direct and choreograph...
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#18re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 6:47pmI hope Kerry gets to be Ariel, she did the workshop (which I know can mean nothing) and I think she would be AMAZING in the role becasue she loves it so much and she's so talented!
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#20re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 7:02pmThe Brothers Grimm story is a great musical - it's called "Once on this Island" :)
#21re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 8:55pmI want Cheno as Ariel and Foster as Poppins.
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#22re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/10/04 at 8:57pm
Cheno would be a lovely Ariel, but....still stuck on Sutton.
I don't know why.
But I love her.
Well, I know why, but.....
I'm tired of typing.
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dancinfan
Broadway Star Joined: 8/9/04
#23re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/12/04 at 5:14amMatthew Bourne as director/choreographer dropped out over a year ago, and that's when the project got shifted to back-burner status. Disney approached several directors about the show, but no deals were finalized, and now Poppins and Tarzan are receiving the attention at Disney Theatricals.
rockfenris2005
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/10/04
#24re: The Little Mermaid
Posted: 8/12/04 at 6:22am
As far as I'm concerned, Disney can produce their ENTIRE canon on Broadway. Let it rot. If the smart ones were 'really' smart, they'd move out into the world and offer diversity. People think Wildhorn is stupid... but he's given the best alternative EVER! Why does Broadway have to remain the success-state? They should use the internet and make musicals famous in ALL cities. Broadway shouldn't be the only option!! If Disney wants it, Disney can have it... My suggestions would be: Snow White, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi, Dumbo, Peter Pan, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Alice in Wonderland, Sword in the Stone, Mary Poppins, Lady and the Tramp, The Jungle Book, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Rescuers, Pete's Dragon, The Great Mouse Detective, Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King 2, Return of Jafar, Return to the Sea, Lion King 2 1/2 or whatever it's called, Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame... etc.
Meanwhile in Germany, or wherever, we'll have thriving new breakthroughs in the style of Hair, Sweeney Todd etc.
Tanz der Vampire is probably the best musical I have ever beheld and it was not conceived in Broadway... or the West End. When it reached Broadway they tore it apart and turned it into Disneyesque. If they want Disney, they can have it. Make a comedy musical of Atlantis!
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