Disney's The Little Mermaid

OVERVIEW

Disney’s The Little Mermaid brings the animated classic to the stage, following Ariel as she leaves her underwater kingdom in pursuit of a life—and love—in the world above.

Presented by Broadway Method Academy at Westport Country Playhouse, the production paired Broadway performers with a large student ensemble and was directed by original Broadway Little Mermaid cast member Bret Shuford.

CONTRIBUTION

Matthew Solomon served as Costume Designer, creating the production’s colorful worlds above and below the sea. The design reimagined the musical’s mermaids, sea creatures and iconic characters for the stage while accommodating a company of professional performers and more than 40 students.

CRITICAL RECEPTION

“Costumes designed by Matthew Solomon… were colorful in nature and flowed nicely.”

The review also singled out Ursula’s “gloriously nasty costume,” noting that the costume and wig “added much to her presence in every scene.”— Patch / Nancy Sasso Janis