Category: “the Little Mermaid”

The Latest vs. the Greatest: ‘The Little Mermaid’ (2023) and ‘Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid’ (1948)

Commentary It’s basically impossible to ignore what Hollywood is doing. Even if you decide to boycott the movie theater, cut the cable, and unsubscribe from streaming services, the film industry will find a way to infiltrate your awareness. Whether through YouTube ads, social media posts, billboards, or word of mouth, you doubtless end up hearing…


Theater Review: ‘The Little Mermaid’: Plenty of Songs on an Aquatic Stage

CHICAGO—When there’s no violent storm, no real shipwreck, and no live seagulls, it’s a bit of a stretch to convey the kind of sea-world setting of the 1989 Walt Disney movie “The Little Mermaid.” But Music Theater Works comes through with a terrific job of conveying a seashore and the kind of underwater world that…