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WATERVILLE — The Waterville Opera House will present a magical musical tale — Disney’s “The Little Mermaid the Musical” — March 31 through April 9 at the Waterville Opera House in downtown Waterville. Featuring a local cast of more than 30 performers, including an adorable children’s sea puppet ensemble, the revival of the classic Disney production will be sure to charm the entire family.
The curtain rises on Ariel, a beautiful young mermaid, who longs to explore the wonders above the ocean. When a ship piloted by the handsome Prince Eric passes nearby, Ariel falls instantly in love. Not until she makes a deal with her Aunt, the wicked sea witch Ursula, can Ariel make her dreams of going on land come true — but at a price: her enchanting voice. Will she get her voice back? Will she find true love on the dry land? Come see the quirky adventures under the sea and experience the magic of love and song!
Disney’s “The Little Mermaid the Musical” has been nominated for more than 10 awards including the Tony Awards’ Best Original Score, and will have you singing along with Ariel, Flounder, Scuttle, Sebastian and all your favorite Little Mermaid characters to songs like “Kiss The Girl,” “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World,” composed by Oscar-winning American musical theatre and film score composer Alan Menken.
Show times are March 31, April 1, 7 at 7:30 p.m. and April 2, 8, 9 at 2 p.m. This show has three evening performances and three matinees to make it more accessible to families with children. Tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for youth/seniors, and $49 for a family pack in 2nd Balcony. For more information or to reserve tickets call 873-7000 or visit www.operahouse.org.
The cast of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid the Musical:” Ariel – Bee Tyler Prince Eric – Adam P. Blais Sebastian – Taylor Kruse Ursula – Shannon Thurston King Triton – Daniel Hollander Flounder – Molly Hagerty Scuttle – Zach Dickey Grimsby – Nathan Towne Chef Louis – Randy Jones Pilot – Jeffrey Fairfield Flotsam/Jetsam — Johnny Buys/Desiree DuBois Mersisters – Madelyn Rancourt, Payton Snowden, Gretchen Lane, Caitlin Grenier, Amanda Clifford, Holly Gannett Windward/Leeward – Dante Lambert and Dawson Noonan Children’s Sea Puppet Ensemble – Isabelle Gannett, Emmy Carlson, Brooklyn Kelly, Juliana Gudaitis, Ella Shaw, Marta Weinstein.
Ensemble cast members: Uri Lessing, Emily Cates, Tim Croce, Derek Preble, Ariel Grenier, Samantha Crockett, Nikki Porter, Marissa Bovie, George Coleman, Alex Harvey, Teresa VanDeventer and Josh Veilleux.
Members of the production team: Director: Debra Susi Musical Director: Michael Peterson Choreographer: Adam P. Blais Lighting Designer: Chad Lefebvre Scenic Designer: Travis A. George Costume Designer: Kevin Koski Sound Designer: Jayson Murray.
The Waterville Opera House has been Central Maine’s cultural center since 1902, treating audiences of all ages to the magic of the performing arts. WOH’s 16-17 season programming is made possible through the sponsorship of the Harold Alfond Foundation, Colby College, Kennebec Savings Bank, Maine General Health, Central Maine Motors, Golden Pond Wealth Management, Inland Hospital, GHM Agency, Sukeforth Family Charitable Foundation, Central Maine Newspapers, Marie Cormier and JS McCarthy Printers. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid the Musical” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
