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Photos: See Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy & More at THE LITTLE MERMAID's Australian Premiere
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023

Halle Bailey, Rob Marshall, and Melissa McCarthy attended The Little Mermaid premiere in Sydney, Australia. Check out photos now! The film also stars Jonah Hauer-King ('A Dog's Way Home') as Eric; Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs ('Hamilton') as the voice of Sebastian; Awkwafina ('Raya and the Last Dragon') as the voice of Scuttle; and more.

Jodi Benson Defends THE LITTLE MERMAID Lyric Changes For New Film
by Michael Major - May 23, 2023

Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel in the 1989 animated film version of The Little Mermaid, is defending the lyric changes in the upcoming 2023 live action remake. Earlier this year, composer Alan Menken revealed that lyrics in 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' and 'Kiss the Girl' had been updated to reflect a modern day Disney princess.

Wake Up With BWW 5/23: THE COLOR PURPLE Trailer, PETER PAN GOES WRONG Extends, and More!
by - May 23, 2023

Top stories: watch the trailer for The Color Purple movie musical, Peter Pan Goes Wrong extends its Broadway run, and more!

Sara Bareilles And Kelly Rowland Join Audible's Audio-Only Singing Competition Series, BREAKTHROUGH, June 1
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2023

Audible Inc., the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, has announced the judges for Breakthrough, the first-ever singing competition series developed and launched exclusively as a podcast. Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and musician Sara Bareilles, and Grammy Award-winning singer and actress Kelly Rowland have signed on to judge the show.

Review Roundup: Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Live Action Remake Swims Into Theaters
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023

'The Little Mermaid' stars Halle Bailey (Chloe x Halle, 'The Color Purple') as Ariel; Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs ('Hamilton,' 'Snowpiercer') as the voice of Sebastian; Melissa McCarthy ('Bridesmaids') as Ursula; Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric; and more. Find out what critics thought and read The Little Mermaid reviews now!

Photos: Asi fue la premiere de LA SIRENITA en Madrid
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 22, 2023

El evento tuvo lugar el pasado 20 de mayo en los cines Callao de la capital.

Video: Watch THE LITTLE MERMAID Cast in the Recording Studio
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023

Following the release of the brand-new soundtrack, Disney has released a featurette of the cast of The Little Mermaid in the recording studio. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's songs like 'Part of Your World' and 'Kiss the Girl' can be heard, plus new songs featuring lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Watch the new video now!

Listen: Hear THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrack With Daveed Diggs, Melissa McCarthy & More
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023

Disney has debuted the soundtrack for the live action The Little Mermaid. Featuring all-new performances by the cast, the soundtrack features three new original songs that the original film's composer, Alan Menken, co-wrote with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hear Daveed Diggs sing 'Under the Sea,' Melissa McCarthy sing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls,' and more now!

Ya Puedes Escuchar la BSO de LA SIRENITA en castellano
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 18, 2023

Ya puedes escuchar la BSO del remake Live Action de LA SIRENITA que llegará a nuestros cines el próximo viernes 26 de junio.

LA SIRENITA se presenta en Madrid con la visita de Javier Bardem
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - May 18, 2023

El clásico Disney ahora en versión de acción real se podrá ver a partir del 26 de mayo.

Video: Melissa McCarthy Sings 'Poor Unfortunate Souls' in THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023

Disney has released an all new video clip from the upcoming live action film adaptation of The Little Mermaid, featuring Melissa McCarthy as Ursula performing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls'.

Video: Halle Bailey Performs 'Part of Your World' From THE LITTLE MERMAID on AMERICAN IDOL
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2023

Halle Bailey took the stage during last night's Disney Night episode of American Idol, where she sang her rendition of 'Part of Your World' from Disney's upcoming live-action remake of The Little Mermaid! Check out the video here!

Photos: Halle Bailey & Javier Bardem Attend THE LITTLE MERMAID Mexico City Premiere
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023

Halle Bailey and Javier Bardem, Ariel and King Triton from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” the live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, were at Mexico City’s Cinepolis Parque Toreo last night for the film’s Mexico City premiere. Check out photos from the premiere now!

Video: Watch Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in New THE LITTLE MERMAID Clip
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023

Watch a new video clip of Melissa McCarthy as Ursula in Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid. The clip, which also features Halle Bailey, shows Flounder and Sebastian finding Ursula the Sea Witch laying out her deal to Ariel. Ursula offers Ariel a potion that will make her human for three days.

Wake Up With BWW 5/10: Theater Fans' Choice Awards Voting, Plus a Message From Shaina Taub!
by - May 10, 2023

Top stories: Voting is now open for BroadwayWorld's Theater Fans' Choice Awards, plus watch an exclusive video message from Shaina Taub in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

PHOTO FLASH: Premiere de LA SIRENITA en Los Ángeles
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - May 9, 2023

El próximo 26 de mayo llegará a los cines el remake de acción real de LA SIRENITA, y el pasado lunes 8 de mayo la cinta tuvo su premiere mundial en Los Ángeles, a la que asistieron el equipo y reparto de la película, además de varios invitados especiales atados al legado de la misma.

Video: Original LITTLE MERMAID Star Jodi Benson Praises Halle Bailey at LA Premiere
by Michael Major - May 9, 2023

Jodi Benson, the original voice of Ariel in Disney's 1989 version of The Little Mermaid, praised the live-action film's star, Halle Bailey, at last night's LA premiere. As the stars of the new film attended the blue carpet event, cameras caught a sweet moment between Benson and Bailey embracing. Watch the video now!

Social Roundup: First THE LITTLE MERMAID Film Reactions After Debut Public Screening
by Michael Major - May 9, 2023

Disney's live action reimagining of The Little Mermaid has been screened in front of a public audience for the first time! Ahead of its May 26 release, check out the first social media reactions to the film from its very first public audience members. The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey, Melissa McCarthy, Daveed Diggs, and more.

Wake Up With BWW 5/9: SOME LIKE IT HOT Tour, BAD CINDERELLA Livestream, Plus a Message From Shereen Pimentel
by - May 9, 2023

Top stories: Some Like It Hot, will launch a North American Tour in fall 2024, Bad Cinderella will livestream act 2 today, plus a video message from Shereen Pimentel!

Video: Hear Daveed Diggs Sing 'Under the Sea' in New THE LITTLE MERMAID Clip
by Michael Major - May 8, 2023

New The Little Mermaid promo videos featuring Daveed Diggs as Sebastian and Awkwafina as Scuttle. The clip features a first look at Diggs and Halle Bailey singing 'Under the Sea' in the upcoming live action movie musical. A behind-the-scenes featurette features new footage, including Melissa McCarthy as Ursula performing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls.'

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