JUST ANNOUNCED: An All-Star Cast Goes Under the Sea this November on ABC
AUGUST 5, 2019
By D23 Team
Look at this news—isn’t it neat? Although in this case, “neat” may be an understatement. ABC has just revealed an incredible celebration of the 30th anniversary of
The Little Mermaid. On Tuesday, November 5 (8–10 p.m. EST), Auli‘i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, and Shaggy will star in
The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!, airing on ABC.
The magical adventure will pay tribute to the original animated classic and its beloved music, with live performances from the special’s star-studded cast interwoven into the broadcast of the original feature film. This will be a first-of-its-kind hybrid format, featuring amazingly detailed sets and costumes, along with music from the original animated film and the Tony Award®-winning Broadway stage version, composed by Alan Menken. In addition to Howard Ashman’s iconic film lyrics, Glenn Slater—the lyricist for the Broadway adaptation—will also contribute to this special event.
