Playbill reveals that before the musical hits Broadway, The Little Mermaid will make its world premiere in June 2007 at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ Ellie Caulkins Opera House. With direction from Francesca Zambello, the production is being developed by choreographer Stephen Mear, scenic designer George Tsypin, costume designer Tatiana Noginova and lighting designer Natasha Katz. Pulitzer and Tony Award winner Doug Wright has written the book for the musical. Meanwhile, Mermaid will feature music by Alan Menken, the late Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater.
Little Mermaid to test waters in Denver