Photos: Under the Sea! First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at Beck Center

Based on the classic fairy tale and film, The Little Mermaid begins under the sea where Princess Ariel is fascinated by the forbidden land above. After saving Eric from stormy waters, she begins to discover her love for the human prince. In an effort to be with him, Ariel makes a deal with a sea witch and trades her voice for temporary life on land. This dangerous sacrifice ultimately leads to an epic battle of good and evil that only love can remedy. The Little Mermaid was nominated for two Tony Awards including Best Original Score and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Under the musical direction of Larry Goodpaster with choreography by Martín Céspedes, the cast features Kathleen Rooney as Ariel. Kathleen, an Ohio native, is best known for her role as Mallory Kingsley in City of Angels opposite several of her Broadway idols and most recently performed as Belle in Beauty and the Beast during Disney's Hong Kong tour of the production. Natalie Blalock and Darryl Lewis appear alongside Rooney courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.

Tickets are $31 for adults, $27 for seniors (65 and older), and $12 for students with a valid I.D. A $3 service fee per ticket will be applied at time of purchase. Preview Night on Thursday, December 1 is $10 with general admission seating. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Purchase tickets online at beckcenter.org or call Customer Service at 216.521.2540 x10. Beck Center for the Arts is located at 17801 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood, just ten minutes west of downtown Cleveland. Free onsite parking is available.