Photo Flash: First Look at Beth Stafford Laird, John Treacy Egan and More in THE LITTLE MERMAID at WPPAC

The New York regional premiere of THE LITTLE MERMAID, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and book by Doug Wright, will be directed by Jeremy Quinn with music direction by Stephen Ferri and choreography by Lexie Fennell Frare at WPPAC, today, December 19, 2014 - January 4, 2015. Check out a first look below!

The musical stars Beth Stafford Laird (Ariel), John Treacy Egan (Ursula), Joseph C. Bellino (King Triton) and Rodney Ingram (Prince Eric), with Grant Albright (Flounder), Chelsey Lynn Alfredo (Aquata), Mario Castro (Male Ensemble), Neil Dingow (Jetsam), Jessica Dorcey (Adella), Alvaro Francisco (Flotsam), Andrew Hendrick (Chef Louis), Tyler Henson (Male Ensemble), Tony Johnson (Male Ensemble), Kyshawn Lane(Male Ensemble), Gerard Lanzerotti (Male Ensemble), Andrew Lent (Flounder), Triona O'Callaghan (Andrina), DJ Petrosino (Scuttle), Tiffany Stoker (Attina), Cartreze Tucker (Sebastian), Shaina Vencel (Arista), Lauren M. Wagner (Allana), J'royce D. Walton (Male Ensemble) and Philip J. Cutrone (Grimsby).

Based on the popular Disney animated film, THE LITTLE MERMAID tells the story of a beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, who longs to leave her home in a magical kingdom beneath the sea to live in the world above. THE LITTLE MERMAID will capture your heart with its timeless tale and irresistible score by eight-time Academy Award winner,Alan Menken, that includes the hit songs 'Under the Sea,' 'Kiss the Girl? and 'Part of Your World'.

Fresh from Broadway, the NY Regional Premiere of THE LITTLE MERMAID promises an exciting journey 'under the sea' with Ariel, one of Disney's most beloved princesses.

For more information, visit the WPPAC website.

Photo Credit: Kathleen Davisson