The Little Mermaid Musical is Back on Track with New Book — Page 3

Ariel is a character who is experiebncing her first love, almost infatuation. Personally I'd like to see someone more in the 16/17/18 age range play the role. I believe the talent is out there. It would certainly short-circuit the typical Bway dues paying for one actor, as she would almost certainly be getting a huge break, but I believe the character should really look and read "teen" in body, voice, mannerisms and face.

Got the Demo and it is interesting.
New material:
Songs for the Buddy Hackett seagull (and gull cronies). They sound very children's theatre and are not my favorites.
Prince Eric has a terrific solo.
Ursula gets a couple new songs that are very "loungey." I think Liza Minnelli should do this role now.
Ursula's Eels get a song that's creepy and appropriate.
Ariel has a "tour the town" song based on the underscoring from the movie. That's nice.
She and Eric have a very pleasant duet and the Finale has been reworked to include new music.
KingTriton also has a very stern song (sung very well here by Jeff mcCarthy). Other voices on the demo (Kerry Butler (not in the best voice), Gavin Creel (stellar), Emily skinner, Buddy Hackett). Those are the only one's I could identify. SCore needs some tweaking but could be very pleasant.

Ok..I'll admit that I this is the first I'm hearing about this musical....but I'm just curious how they are going to create the "underwater" and swimming effects. Anyone hear anything about this part of the production?

I'm 19---let me play it :)

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Good to see that this is still in the works. I think it should be really cute. I was kind of under the impression it had fizzled, so im happy

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