Behind The Ears: The History of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway

We’re going under the sea on this episode of Behind The Ears! Learn all about Disney’s Broadway production of THE LITTLE MERMAID from two of the show’s stars, Tony Award Nominee Derrick Baskin & Zakiya Young! Business Inquiries: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @behindthe.magic Follow Derrick Baskin on Instagram: @derrick.baskin Follow Zakiya Young on Instagram: @officialzakiyayoung Behind The Ears takes a deep dive into the history of Disney’s hidden gems. From movies, to television, to Broadway and beyond, we’ll explore lesser known Disney projects and take a look at where they fit in the Disney legacy. Come Behind The Ears with us! Leave a comment with suggestions on what you’d like to see explored next! CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:52 Early Development 3:12 Creative Team 4:33 Finding The Cast 7:20 Derrick Baskin 8:13 Zakiya Young 9:59 A Diverse Cast 11:54 Swimming Onstage 13:44 Costumes 14:42 Out of Town Tryout 17:34 Preparing for Broadway 18:02 The Stagehands Strike of 2007 18:49 Opening Night 19:15 Critics Reviews 22:23 Adrian Bailey 23:42 Tony Nominations 24:06 2008 Recession 24:43 The Little Mermaid Closes on Broadway 26:04 Other Productions 27:32 Conclusion