See the Cast of ABC’s ‘The Little Mermaid Live!’. Disney and ABC shared the first look at the cast of ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live! yesterday on social media.
To honor the 30th anniversary of one of the most beloved Disney films of all time, The Wonderful World of Disney and ABC are proud to present a spectacular, live musical event showcasing “The Little Mermaid.” The announcement was made today by Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment. This special tribute to the original animated classic and its timeless music will take viewers on a magical adventure under the sea as live musical performances by a star-studded cast will be interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film. This never-before-seen hybrid format will feature beautifully intricate sets and costumes, with music from the original animated film and the Tony Award®-winning Broadway stage version, originally composed by eight-time Oscar®-winning composer, Alan Menken. Howard Ashman’s iconic film lyrics will also be showcased, while lyricist for the Broadway adaptation, Glenn Slater, will contribute to the star-studded spectacular. “The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!” will air TUESDAY, NOV. 5 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m. EST), live on ABC.
Auli’i Cravalho as Ariel
Queen Latifah as Ursula
Shaggy as Sebastian
John Stamos as Chef Louis
Graham Phillips as Prince Eric
Following her breakout role as the voice of Moana in the Walt Disney Pictures film “Moana,” Auli’i Cravalho will make a splash as Ariel in the live studio production of “The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!” Oscar®-nominated, and GRAMMY®, Golden Globe® and Emmy® Award-winning R&B artist, actor and producer Queen Latifah is set to play Ursula. Renowned reggae musician, singer, DJ, actor and GRAMMY-winning artist Shaggy will voice the beloved crustacean, Sebastian, in this musical reinterpretation. Joining the cast is John Stamos, reprising her role as Chef Louis for the Live! musical, and making his Disney debut is Graham Phillips as Prince Eric. Phillips is known for his role in CBS’s The Good Wife.
The cast of ABC’s The Little Mermaid Live! made their first appearance together in a fun video shared online by ABC and Disney. You can check out the full video below:
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Photo Credit: ABC/Disney
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