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Disney’s The Little Mermaid KIDSScript, Piano/Vocal Score & show details
- Broadway KIDS
- Medium–Large cast (11+)
- Roles: 3 women · 2 men · 11 any-gender + ensemble
- G
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The Little Mermaid KIDS synopsis
Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater · Music by Alan Menken · Book by Doug Wright
Explore the mysterious fathoms below in Disney's The Little Mermaid KIDS ! Adapted from the Broadway production and animated feature film, this stage version for young performers features a shortened running time and classic songs and characters that audiences have loved for generations.
Young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her father's underwater kingdom and live in the human world above. When she strikes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs, she quickly realizes the bargain is not what it seems. Soon, Ariel must enlist the help of friends Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to win the heart of Prince Eric and discover where she truly belongs.
Featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, this new adaptation includes the iconic songs "Part of Your World," "Poor Unfortunate Souls," and "Under the Sea," along with music written exclusively for the stage. With its vibrant cast of characters, dynamic settings, and beloved musical score, The Little Mermaid KIDS is an enchanting theatrical journey of friendship, acceptance, and finding your true voice.
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Full synopsis
Three seagulls, Scuttle, Scooter, and Skipper, introduce their favorite story about an adventurous mermaid and a human prince. In the ocean below, King Triton and his daughters, the Mersisters, gather in the royal court ("Fathoms Below – Part 1"). Out on the sea, Prince Eric sails the ocean with a crew of Sailors and wishes for a life of adventure ("Fathoms Below – Part 2"). Prince Eric hears a mysterious voice, but Grimsby, the prince's guardian, reminds him of his responsibilities on land.
Beneath the waves, Ariel confides in her best friend, Flounder, sharing her dreams about a life on land ("Part of Your World"). Meanwhile, the crab Sebastian has prepared a special concert for King Triton and the Merfolk that will debut Ariel, the king's youngest child ("Daughters of Triton"). When Ariel doesn’t show up, King Triton assigns Sebastian to watch over her. After spying on the proceedings, sneaky eels Flotsam and Jetsam report back to the evil Sea Witch Ursula, who plots to use Ariel to enact revenge on her brother, King Triton.
Upon discovering Ariel’s collection of human objects, Sebastian and the Sea Creatures urge Ariel to celebrate the wonders of her own world ("Under the Sea"). In the midst of this revelry, Ariel pursues a passing ship, steered by Prince Eric. Lightning strikes the ship, sending Prince Eric overboard ("The Storm"). Ariel saves him from drowning, bringing him safely to shore, and disappears back into the sea ("Part of Your World – Reprise"). Prince Eric wakes up and wonders about the girl with the beautiful voice who saved him.
Back underwater, the Mersisters speculate about what could be distracting their sister ("She’s in Love"). When King Triton learns of Ariel’s collection of human stuff, he forbids her from going to the surface again. Flotsam and Jetsam find Ariel in despair and lure her to the Sea Witch's Lair. There, Ursula offers to transform Ariel into a human in exchange for her voice, which Ursula will keep in her magic shell ("Poor Unfortunate Souls – Parts 1 & 2").
According to Ursula's spell, Prince Eric must declare his love for Ariel within three days or she will turn back into a mermaid and her soul will belong to Ursula forever. Torn, but overcome by her dreams of the world above, Ariel makes the deal and is transformed into a human ("Ariel's Transformation").
Ariel lands on the surface, unable to speak and with new human legs. Prince Eric meets her on the beach, and though convinced she isn't the girl who saved him, brings her back to the palace. On their first day together, Prince Eric and Ariel connect over their shared love of exploring. On day two, Scuttle and the Gulls cheer up a voiceless Ariel and help her communicate with Prince Eric, who is charmed by Ariel's individuality and whimsical spirit ("Positoovity"). On the third day, Prince Eric and Ariel sail together, but the sun sets before he can say he loves her ("Ariel's Voice"). Unable to fulfill Ursula’s contract, Ariel is drawn into the sea and turned back into a mermaid.
Back in Ursula’s Lair, King Triton begs for Ariel’s freedom and agrees to trade his trident – and power – for his daughter’s freedom. With both her magic shell and the King's trident, Ursula seizes control of the oceans and is consumed with her newfound power. Suddenly, the Mersisters and Flounder arrive and steal Ursula’s magic shell, restoring Ariel’s voice ("Confrontation"). Ariel outmaneuvers Ursula and shatters the shell, causing Ursula to lose all her power and disappear forever.
With peace restored, Ariel returns the trident to her father. King Triton reconciles with his daughter, encouraging her to follow her heart. He transforms Ariel back into a human and they arrive on the surface, where Prince Eric has been searching for Ariel ("Becoming Human"). Reunited, Prince Eric realizes Ariel was in fact the girl who saved him! They decide to live a life of adventure together on land, their wishes finally coming true ("Part of Your World – Finale").
Synopsis courtesy of Music Theatre International (MTI).
The Little Mermaid KIDS characters & vocal ranges
The Little Mermaid KIDS musical has 16 named roles plus an ensemble, for a medium to large cast (11+). Many roles can be cast across gender. ‘Written as’ reflects how MTI lists each role.
| Character | Written as | Vocal range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariel | Female | D5–Bb3 | A mermaid who longs to be human, is curious and adventurous. While she doesn't always feel understood, she deeply loves her friends and family. She is a dreamer and sees the world in unique ways, whether collecting everyday human stuff or dancing with a flock of seagulls. |
| Ursula | Female | D5–F3 | The evil Sea Witch who tries to overthrow King Triton, is cunning and devious. She will stop at nothing to get what she wants. |
| Scuttle | Not listed | B4–A3 | Scuttle, Scooter, and Skipper, a charismatic trio of seagulls, are the show's helpful narrators. |
| Scooter | Not listed | D5–A3 | Scuttle, Scooter, and Skipper, a charismatic trio of seagulls, are the show's helpful narrators. |
| Skipper | Not listed | Eb5–Bb3 | Scuttle, Scooter, and Skipper, a charismatic trio of seagulls, are the show's helpful narrators. |
| Sebastian | Male | B4–A3 | A high-strung crab, serves as an advisor to King Triton and watches over Ariel. He is a stickler for the rules and a dramatic worrier, but he can be the life of the party when it comes to celebrating the world underwater. |
| Flounder | Not listed | D5–C4 | Ariel's best friend, is a sweet and sincere fish who is loyal to the end. Flounder is nervous about the human world but shares Ariel's fascination and curiosity about life on land. |
| Prince Eric | Not listed | B4–G3 | Prince Eric is an adventurous prince who feels most at home sailing the open seas. Kind and courageous, he connects with Ariel instantly over their shared desire to explore the world. |
| King Triton | Male | C5–C4 | King Triton, father to Ariel and her six sisters, is the powerful ruler of the sea. This primarily speaking role needs to command the stage as a self-assured leader but also show the tenderness of a parent |
| Flotsam and Jetsam | Not listed | C5–C4 | A pair of electric eels, are Ursula's slippery spies. These two are sinister and sneaky, so look for performers who can be underhanded and devious while still being heard onstage. |
| Grimsby | Not listed | Not listed | Prince Eric's buttoned-up guardian, is rigid in personality and constantly reminding the prince of his responsibility to the throne. |
| Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina, Adella, Allana) | Female | C5–C4 | Ariel's older sisters who are full of personality and sass. These spunky sisters are passionate about performing. Though they do not always understand Ariel, they love their youngest sister deeply. |
| Sea Chorus | Not listed | Not listed | Functions as the general ensemble, creating the environment of the underwater world. They are all part of King Triton's kingdom and should feel like a community, but each have their own individual personalities. |
| Sailors | Not listed | Not listed | The crew of Prince Eric's ship. They are eager for adventure and brave in the face of danger. |
| Merfolk | Not listed | Not listed | Members of King Triton's Court who can double as the Sea Chorus when not specifically assigned as merpeople. |
| Gulls | Not listed | Not listed | A flock of zany seagulls who join in "Positoovity" to help cheer up Ariel. |
The Little Mermaid KIDS song list
- Fathoms Below (Part 1)
- Fathoms Below (Part 2)
- Part of Your World
- Daughters of Triton
- Under The Sea
- The Storm
- Part of Your World (Reprise)
- She's In Love
- Poor Unfortunate Souls (Part 1)
- Poor Unfortunate Souls (Part 2)
- Ariel's Transformation
- Positoovity
- Ariel's Voice
- Confrontation
- Becoming Human
- Part of Your World (Finale)
- Bows (Under The Sea)
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