Francesca Zambello News

Sierra Boggess, star of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, will be the featured guest on Seth's Broadway Chatterbox on Thursday, March 13th at 6pm.

On Tuesday, March 11, 'CBS 2 News This Morning's' Dana Tyler will visit back stage with Sherie Rene Scott and Tituss Burgess, stars of Disney's The Little Mermaid at 6:20am. 'CBS 2 News This Morning' airs locally on WCBS (channel 2) from 5:00am - 7:00am.

Thomas Schumacher, producer of the Tony Award winning musical The Lion King was honored with his caricature unveiling at the world famous Broadway eatery, Sardi's Restaurant (234 West 44th Street) on Thursday, March 6th. Schumacher joins the ranks of Broadway royalty whom have been honored with a caricature on the famous walls of Sardi's Restaurant.

Francesca Zambello, director of Disney's The Little Mermaid, will be awarded the Chevalier Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government for her contribution to French culture. The reception will be held on Monday, March 10th at The Cultural Services of the French Embassy.

Walt Disney Records' The Little Mermaid Original Broadway Cast Recording enters the Billboard 200 at #26 and #1 on the Cast Album Chart, the highest debut for a cast recording in 12 years

The Guthrie has unveiled the schedule and ticket information for world premiere musical Little House on the Prairie, to begin preview performances July 26; officially opening August 15 through October 5 at McGuire Proscenium Stage.

Alan Menken, the Academy Award-winning composer of Disney's The Little Mermaid will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame on June 19 at the Marriott Marquis Theatre in New York City.

Molly Shannon, film comedienne and 'Saturday Night Live' alumni, recently brought her family to a performance of Broadway's The Little Mermaid, where she and her children met the stars back-stage!

On Tuesday, February 26, Walt Disney Records released the original Broadway cast recording of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid.' In celebration, there was a cast performance and CD signing at World of Disney on Tuesday, February 26 from 4-6PM.

On Tuesday, February 26, Walt Disney Records will release the original Broadway cast recording of Disney's The Little Mermaid. In celebration, there will be a cast performance and CD signing at World of Disney (711 5th Avenue at 55th Street) on Tuesday, February 26 from 4-6PM.

Disney's The Little Mermaid officially opened at the Lunt-Fontanne on Thursday, January 10, 2008. Based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, the company of The Little Mermaid features Sierra Boggess as 'Ariel,' Sean Palmer as 'Prince Eric,' Norm Lewis as 'King Triton,' Tituss Burgess as 'Sebastian,' Eddie Korbich as 'Scuttle,' Jonathan Freeman as 'Grimsby,' and Sherie Rene Scott as 'Ursula.' BroadwayWorld is pleased to bring you this special video, hosted by Sierra Boggess, on the making of the Original Cast Recording!

On Saturday, February 2, WNBC'S 'Saturday Today in New York' will go back stage with Sierra Boggess and Tituss Burgess, stars of Disney's The Little Mermaid. 'Saturday Today in New York' airs locally on WNBC (channel 4).

On Friday, February 1st, Sierra Boggess, star of Disney's The Little Mermiad will perform on ABC's 'The View.' Boggess, who plays 'Ariel,' will perform 'Part of Your World.' 'The View' airs nationally on ABC (channel 7, WABC in the tri-state area). Check local listings for showtimes. Disney's The Little Mermaid is currently playing at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Walt Disney Records will release The Little Mermaid original Broadway cast recording on Tuesday, February 26.

Although I was set to see The Little Mermaid shortly after its opening, an actor's absence due to illness resulted in the rescheduling of many press seats to later dates, which is why I'm posting this a good two and a half weeks after the big night. Live theatre, kiddies.

On Saturday, January 26, Sierra Boggess, star of Disney's The Little Mermaid will perform on NBC's 'Weekend Today.' Boggess, who plays 'Ariel,' will perform 'Part of Your World' live in-studio. 'Weekend Today' airs nationally on NBC

Adrian Bailey was chosen as The Little Mermaid's winner of the Gypsy Robe on Thursday, January 10 at opening night of the new musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' officially opened at the Lunt-Fontanne on Thursday, January 10, 2008.

Dozens of stars from stage and screen packed the Lunt-Fontanne on Thursday, January 10 for the official opening night of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid.'

Prior to the curtain coming down last night on Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' Sierra Boggess invited BroadwayWorld to join her for her Opening Night dress and jewelry fitting. Having a blast trying on her Calvin Klein dresses selected by Orazio Fortunato and Lily Seidler, and stunning jewels by Verdura selected by Jim Haag, Ben Strothmann snapped these photos for our readers. But don't take our word about all the fun Sierra had - read the captions in her own words below! Congratulations Sierra on your Broadway debut!