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.

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

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.

Production Details

Production: Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Venue: Westport Country Playhouse

Location: Westport, Connecticut

Performance Dates: August 30–September 8, 2019

Music: Alan Menken

Lyrics: Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater

Book: Doug Wright

Director: Bret Shuford

Choreographer: Audra Bryant

Music Director: J. Scott Handley

Scenic Designer: Ryan Howell

Costume Designer: Matthew Solomon

Assistant Costume Designer: Molly Farrell Savage

Lighting Designer: Curtis Shields

Wigs: Bobbie Pinz

Featured Cast: Jordan Tyson, Johnny Stellard, Steve Blanchard, Meredith Inglesby, Lawrence Cummings