The Wonderful World of Disney Presents The Little Mermaid Live!, or simply The Little Mermaid Live! is a musical television special created for ABC, based on the 1989 film The Little Mermaid. It is produced by Done and Dusted and directed by Hamish Hamilton, who also executive produced alongside Katy Mullan, David Jammy, Raj Kapoor, Ian Stewart, and Richard Kraft, with the original voice of Ariel, Jodi Benson, introducing the special. Auliʻi Cravalho stars as Princess Ariel, alongside Queen Latifah, Shaggy, John Stamos, Amber Riley and Graham Phillips. The hybrid format special was performed in front of a live audience on the Disney lot, where the film was projected on a giant projection surface and interwoven with live musical performances of songs from the film and the Broadway stage version. The Little Mermaid Live!
Genre | Musical fantasy |
Directed by | Hamish Hamilton |
Presented by | Jodi Benson |
Starring | Auli ʻ i Cravalho, Graham Phillips, Queen Latifah, Shaggy, Amber Riley, John Stamos |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
Executive producer(s) | Hamish Hamilton, Katy Mullan, David Jammy, Raj Kapoor, Ian Stewart, Richard Kraft |
Location(s) | Walt Disney Studios, Burbank, California |
Running time | 83 minutes |
Production company(s) | Done and Dusted |
Distributor | Disney–ABC Domestic Television |
Original network | ABC |
About The Little Mermaid Live!
Wonderful World of Disney production based on the 1989 film The Little Mermaid. The live musical special would feature live performances from the animated film.
Achievement of The Little Mermaid Live!
The show was projected on a giant projection surface. It is directed by Hamish Hamilton and presented by Amber Riley.
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Latest information about The Little Mermaid Live! updated on July 28 2021.