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Disney's The Little Mermaid (2008 Original Broadway Cast)

Disney's The Little Mermaid (2008 Original Broadway Cast)
Artist: Original Cast Recording
Creators: Sierra Boggess, Norm Lewis, Sherie Rene Scott, Tituss Burgess, Eddie Korbich, Sean Palmer
Label: Disney
Category: Music

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 43 reviews
Sales Rank: 764

Format: Cast Recording
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5

MPN: 000103302
UPC: 050087111816
EAN: 0050087111816
ASIN: B000Y0CYBE

Release Date: February 26, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Brand new sealed. In stock in our warehouse, and ships right now. Case probably has a very small scuff or crack.

Tracks:

  • Overture
  • Fathoms Below/ Where I Belong Sailors, Pilot, Prince Eric, Grimsby
  • Daughters of Triton Mersisters
  • The World Above Ariel
  • Human Stuff Scuttle, Gulls
  • I Want the Good Times Back Ursula, Flotsam, Jetsam
  • Part of Your World* Ariel
  • Storm at Sea
  • Part of Your World" (Reprise) Ariel
  • She's in Love Mersisters, Flounder
  • Her Voice Prince Eric
  • The World Above (Reprise) King Triton
  • Under the Sea* Sebastian, Sea Creatures
  • Sweet Child Flotsam, Jetsam
  • Ursula's Incantation* Ursula, Ariel ACT II
  • Positoovity Scuttle, Gulls
  • Beyond My Wildest Dreams Ariel, Carlotta, Maids
  • Les Poissons Chef Louis, Chefs
  • One Step Closer Prince Eric
  • I Want the Good Times Back (Reprise) Ursula
  • Kiss the Girl* Sebastian, Animals
  • Sweet Child (Reprise) Flotsam, Jetsam
  • If Only (Quartet) Ariel, Prince Eric, Sebastian, King Triton
  • Her Voice (Reprise) / The Contest Ursula, Grimsby, Princesses
  • Poor Unfortunate Souls (Reprise) Ursula
  • If Only (Reprise) King Triton
  • Finale Ultimo Ariel, Prince Eric, Company

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Editorial Reviews:

Album Description
Bring home BROADWAY'S NEWEST HIT, LITTLE MERMAID!

The Brand-New Cast Recording of Broadway's Sparkling New Musical featuring the beloved hits from the film PLUS 10 ALL-NEW SONGS from the Broadway Show!

Album Description
Based on one of the most beloved Disney films of all time and the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Little Mermaid is the sparkling Disney musical thats is making a splash on Broadway. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, a beautiful young mermaid named Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, The King of the Sea, escape the clutches of an evil sea witch and convince a prince that she's the girl with the perfect voice. The Broadcast Cast sails through the show's hits for all ages!


Customer Reviews:   Read 38 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars I Miss Howard...   November 25, 2008
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I've never seen the Broadway musical, so this is strictly commentary on the music. I've been a die-hard fan of The Little Mermaid since the movie was first released in 1989, in part because of Alan Menken's unforgettable score and Howard Ashman's genius lyrics that speak to the heart, especially Part of Your World. I like new recordings of the music from the movie, including the country-ized versions that have been released over the years, so when I stumbled across this CD, I snapped it up.

For new recordings of old favorites, this album is mostly a winner. While no one can ever replace Jodie Benson for me, Sierra Boggess captures Ariel's youth and innocence very well, and most of the other characters are well-cast. I have a hard time with Sherie Rene Scott as Ursula; her songs sound like someone just singing songs from the show/film rather than Ursula.

New songs leave something to be desired-- the lyrics lack something that's hard for me to pin down in a review. Glenn Slater does outstanding work, but there is something off about the lyrics here. They're appropriate for the story, but they simply lack heart. They're Broadway tunes and nothing more. Disney lost a very special kind of magic in its musical productions with the passing of Howard Ashman, and without even looking at the credits, it's easy to know which ones are Howard and which ones are not. Lest anyone think I am being too hard on Glenn Slater, he comes really close with Eric's song "Her Voice," and from me that's a high compliment.

Broadway fans, Disney enthusiasts, and most fans of the movie will find this a five-star addition to their music collections. Those who know what I'm talking about with Howard should be aware that while it's easy to sing along with the newer tunes, they'll never touch your heart the way Howard did. The vast majority of people will love this CD for yourselves and your children.



2 out of 5 stars A black King Trident!   November 10, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Yup,when King Trident appeared you could see the audience whisper to each other and the confusion among the kids, like my 3 girls,ages 6,8, and 11.Ariel is as white as can be which made it so bizzare.It's like having a white Porgy or Bess or a non-jewish fiddler on the roof.Could you imagine the uproar. The show was just o.k. Better than Lion King(which isn't hard to do with people running around holding a paper mache face), but not even close to Beauty and The Beast,which was great.


5 out of 5 stars Little Mermiad Rocks   October 27, 2008
This is an awesome CD and a must have for every Little Memaid/Ariel lover. I purchased this for my daughter, as it was #1 on her wish list for Christmas. I couldn't resist giving it to her early. The Little Mermaid is her favorite Disney Character, and this is a great edition to her collection. The music is great, sound is great,


5 out of 5 stars Disney's The Little Mermaid - Original Broadway Cast   October 6, 2008
I bought this as a gift for my 7 year old, but I listen to it more than she does. We saw the show in NY in August and this cd transports us back to Broadway each time we listen to it. The songs written to showcase "Prince Eric's" voice are so beautiful they bring tears to my eyes. You will love this music!


5 out of 5 stars GREAT!!!   August 26, 2008
This CD is even better than the movie! Has 11 new songs not counting the reprises and the ones they rewrote for the better. Listen to it all the time. The storyline is even better than the movie! They are moving and hilarious! Sierra, Sherie, Titus, and Norman are a blast!

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