Ocean City Theatre Company and Ocean City POPS Go Under the Sea With 'The Little Mermaid'

Ocean City, NJ -- Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” makes its Greater Ocean City Theatre Company and Ocean City POPS debut in a limited engagement at the Hughes Performing Arts Center next week.

Show times are Aug. 9, 10 and 11, 7:30 p.m. each day.

From the theater company:
Unsatisfied with her life at sea, free-spirited young mermaid princess Ariel longs to experience the human world above. With Flounder and Sebastian at her side, she embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.

Based on Disney’s animated film and hit Broadway musical, “The Little Mermaid” features several classic songs including “Under The Sea,” “Kiss The Girl” and “Part of Your World,” as well as new songs written by Oscar-winning Disney composer Alan Menken, the mastermind behind “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin” and “Pocahontas.” Lyrics are by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater with a book by Doug Wright.

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is under the direction of Michael Hartman with choreography by Colleen Kreisel and music direction by Jonathan Kreamer. Audiences will be in awe as the Ocean City production features a professional cast, mesmerizing scenery, dazzling costumes, a full Broadway style orchestra, and high-flying effects. Kids are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite prince or princess!

Tickets for “The Little Mermaid” range from $25 to $30. To purchase tickets call the box office at 609-399-6111 or visit ocnj.us/boxoffice

Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” is presented with permission by Music Theatre International (MTI).

The attached image was provided by the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company