DIVE “UNDER THE SEA”
FOR THE
ATLANTA DEBUT OF Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID
AT THE FOX THEATRE JULY 8-13
ATLANTA DEBUT OF Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID
AT THE FOX THEATRE JULY 8-13
Atlanta audiences are set to take a trip under the sea with Disney’s family friendly extravaganza Disney’s The Little Mermaid, featuring bright, inventive sets and dazzling costumes!
This fun-filled, timeless tale will come to life on stage July 8-13 at the Fox Theatre, kicking off the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Atlanta 2014/2015 series.
Ticket prices start at $30. Tickets are available at
the Fox Theatre box office (660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308), by visiting
www.foxtheatre.org,
or by calling 1-855-285-8499. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by
calling 404-881-2000.
The performance schedule for Disney’s The Little
Mermaid is as follows:
Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 2:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, we will meet Ariel, the little
mermaid who is tired of flipping her fins and longs to be part of the
fascinating world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian, Ariel’s crabby
sidekick; Ursula, the evil sea witch; Triton, King of the Sea; and the handsome
and human, Prince Eric.
Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway
musical, The Little Mermaid is making its Atlanta debut.
Featuring all the audience favorites such as “Under The Sea” and “Part of Your
World” as well as new songs written by Oscar-winning Disney tunesmith Alan
Menken, the mastermind behind productions such as Beauty and the Beast,
Aladdin, and Pocahontas.
The
Fort Worth Star-Telegram praised this production as “a thoroughly entertaining
theatrical experience, especially appreciated by kids who love the movie — and
their parents and grandparents.” The Dallas Morning News claims, “The
Little Mermaid reels in the gold,” and Theater Jones says, “The Little
Mermaid hooks the audience and keeps them captivated.”
Casting has been announced, and this musical boasts several acclaimed
Broadway and stage veterans:
Jessica Grové (Ariel)
played in Broadway’s A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park with
George, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Les Misérables. She also
toured nationally in The Boy Friend.
Eric Kunze (Prince Eric) appeared on
Broadway in Damn Yankees, Miss Saigon, and Les Misérables.
Liz McCartney (Ursula)
boasts Broadway credits such as Annie, South Pacific, Thoroughly
Modern Millie, Mamma Mia!, and The Phantom of the Opera.
Christian Probst (Flounder) has
acted in several regional theatres, most recently
in musicals such as Beauty and the Beast, Mame, Peter Pan,
Oliver!, and The Sound of Music.
Alan Mingo, Jr. (Sebastian)
performed on Broadway in Glory Days, The Little Mermaid, and Rent.
He lists Shrek, Hairspray, and The
Lion King among his work in national tours.
Steve Blanchard (King Triton)
lists Beauty and the Beast, Camelot, and The Three Musketeers
as his Broadway experience. Blanchard also toured nationally in Camelot.
Matt Allen (Scuttle) appeared on Broadway in The
Wedding Singer, Oklahoma!, and Annie Get Your Gun. National
tour of Billy Elliot and Doctor Dolittle.
Ben Roseberry (Jetsam) played in
Broadway’s The Lion King. His national tours include The Lion
King and Rent.
Scott Leiendecker (Flotsam)
toured nationally in Camelot and Jesus Christ Superstar.
Dale Hensley (Grimsby)
has performed on Broadway in La Cage aux Folles, The Drowsy Chaperone,
Guys and Dolls, and Anything Goes. His national tour credits
include hits like La Cage aux Folles, The Drowsy Chaperone, The
Full Monty and Big.
Rounding out the cast is Kristine Bennett,
Audrey Cardwell, Matthew DeGuzman, Marjorie Failoni, Thay
Floyd, Julie Kavanagh, Morgan Kirner, Michael
McGurk, Sarah Meahl, Dennis O’Bannion, Robbie Roby, James
Shackelford, Billy Steeves, Katie Ulrich, and Jessica
Wockenfuss.
Leading the creative team as director is Glenn Casale, who
directed Broadway’s Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby. Internationally, he
directed Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.
Casale’s work has been seen throughout the United States in productions of Dr.
Dolittle, Ballroom, Wrestlers, From the Top,
Camelot, and The Prisoner of Second Avenue.
John
MacInnis will choreograph The Little Mermaid. He most recently
choreographed the European productions of the same show as well as Beauty
and the Beast in more than five European countries. In 2011, he worked on
the Tony Award–winning musical The Book of Mormon. Other credits include
the Radio City Christmas Spectacular as well as the Olympic Medals
Ceremonies at the 2002 and 2012 Winter Olympic Games.
Craig
Barna will serve as the musical director and conductor. He previously
worked as the musical director for the Broadway productions of Peter and the
Wolf, Peter Pan, Jesus Christ Superstar, and for the national
tours of Camelot, Cats, Singin’ in the Rain, and Grease.
Charlie Morrison will join on board as the lighting designer, and Kit
Bond will be the sound designer.
The
Little Mermaid’s flying sequence choreographer, Paul Rubin, "The
Fly Guy", has choreographed some of the most memorable flying
sequences including everything from the Tony Award winning Broadway production
of Wicked to Cathy Rigby's Emmy Award winning DVD of Peter Pan.
I am so excited I can barely stand it! What about you? Do you have your tickets yet?
