July 1, 2009

'Little Mermaid' to close on Broadway on Aug. 30

Disney said it will close “The Little Mermaid” on Broadway, with the final performance set for Aug. 30.

The musical about a mermaid Ariel is based on Disney’s 1989 animated film, which in turn was based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale.

The musical, which probably cost $15 million just to create, likely did not recoup its initial investment in the two years it’s been on Broadway, according to Variety.

When it closes, it will have played 685 performances plus 50 previews, according to the New York Times.

“The Little Mermaid” plays the Lunt-Fontanne Theater, 205 W. 46th St., map. Regular tickets are priced from $51.50 to $121.50 with premium seats selling for $161.50.

Disney recommends its productions for ages 6 and up.

Two other Disney Theatrical Productions are currently on Broadway: “The Lion King” and “Mary Poppins.”

Image source: “The Little Mermaid” wallpaper on the show’s official website.

July 1, 2009 8:20 AM in Broadway, Kids, Midtown

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