Plot Synopsis

To honor the 30th anniversary of the Disney film THE LITTLE MERMAID, The Wonderful World of Disney and ABC present a two-hour live musical event, THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE! This special tribute to the original animated classic and its timeless music takes viewers on an adventure under the sea as live musical performances by a star-studded cast are interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film. This never-before-seen hybrid format features intricate sets and costumes, with music from the original animated film and the Tony Award-nominated Broadway stage version, originally composed by eight-time Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken. Howard Ashman's iconic film lyrics are also be showcased, while lyricist for the Broadway adaptation, Glenn Slater, contributes to the star-studded spectacular.

Auli'i Cravalho makes a splash as Ariel in the live studio production, Queen Latifah plays Ursula, and Shaggy voices the beloved crustacean, Sebastian, in this musical reinterpretation. Following his performance as Chef Louis in the Hollywood Bowl production of THE LITTLE MERMAID, two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor and producer John Stamos reprises his role as the eccentric French cook. Graham Phillips returns to his live theater roots in the role of Prince Eric.