The Little Mermaid
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Star Tribune- Recommended
"...The production sings beautifully and sounds great with Andrew Cooke's band. Tamara Kangas Erickson finds new ways to keep the dance fresh and bubbly."
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Graydon Royce
Twin Cities Daily Planet- Recommended
"...The adventures, ballads, and flashy production numbers along the way are rich in color and frequently spill from the stage into the house. The aquatic costumes designed by Rich Hamson are sumptuous and beautiful to behold in action, with mermaids' tails swishing as they glide across the stage and sea horses bobbing their heads as they race through the house; a return visit is recommended just to try and take in more of the action in the larger pieces like "Under the Sea" and "Kiss the Girl." Many delicious smaller touches enliven scenes, like the sinuous movements of Ursula's tentacles during her sarcastic "Poor Unfortunate Souls" and the staging of a bubble bath. Some matters of plot are taken fast and loose, but the musical numbers are tight and the dancing tighter. A strong and sizable cast completes an elaborate and thoroughly enjoyable show."
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Morgan Halaska
Twin Cities Pioneer Press- Highly Recommended
"...Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' sparkling new production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" feels like a sure-fire hit with its engaging cast and savvy translation of the animated classic to the live stage. The most memorable aspect of the show, and the true key to its success, lies in the costumes."
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Ross Raihala
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