Fathoms Below - The Little Mermaid Live!

[@caitiece]

The set designer really deserves the most credit because that ship is AMAZING

[@aliciagraham3401]

Cait Cefai And the costume designer! And the dancers!!!

[@seanhorace925]

Yeah maybe this special might get an Emmy Award in Scenic/Set design nomination.

[@vicentehizon6202]

I was in awe when the curtain flew to reveal the ship.

[@ConnorMalbeuf]

Joe Celli and Misty Buckley!!! The best!

[@crazychrislovesretics6790]

You lot are delusional! It's pathetic, why have the old man played by a black man too? He was an old white bloke. The set looks like it was built for a school play!

[@shkinahfaleolo8334]

Gosh that transition from the ocean to on board the ship was smooth

[@BK-se6yh]

Sh'Kinah Faleolo and then back into the ocean too!

[@glamour101girl8]

That’s a really trained dog it’s so much going on and he’s just chilling lol

[@lillmango]

Glamour101 Girl drugs man...it was drugs.

[@thetravelingsteampunkkitty534]

lillmango 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@karens8172]

Glamour101 Girl that’s Bagel. She’s a rescued OES that’s now a therapy dog. She’s amazing!

[@SecondEvilEx]

@@karens8172 she's a super great girl

[@cinderblackburn]

just straight up Vibin'

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

He is like a combination of Shawn Mendes and Gavin Leatherwood

[@malachiyoung302]

he was on riverdale

[@annabella_prinx]

That's exactly what i was thinking XD

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

@@malachiyoung302 Yeah he was! Must of wanted a lookalike for Riverdale or Sabrina depending who was casted first

[@ariannevas1443]

I thought I knew him and them I realized he is the guy who acted as Nick Scratch in riverdale

[@dreamsteddybearsmaster]

@@ariannevas1443 Oh no he is Nick St Clair in Riverdale. Nick Scratch is played by Gavin. LOL, they even give the same name for lookalikes

[@skaterangelkull]

Everyone else: *screams when Prince Eric swings into the stage* Me: *starts screaming when the dog gets on the stage*

[@gabrielladiaz6933]

skaterangelskull omg that was so me

[@SwiftFoxProductions]

Oh, I was in the audience... all those random delayed screams that happen once the dog is on stage are all about the dog! Haha! Basically as each section of the audience gradually noticed him, we just squealed instantaneously! That's why you hear a second wave of screams when the dog gets to the other side of the stage... 'cause that's when the right side of the audience actually saw he was there! Hahaha!! There was a lot of excitement in the room about them having a live Max! ❤️

[@KolorfulDreamsArtKda]

Totally!

[@ColleenMcArdle789]

It’s actually very common when dogs go on stage they get most applause for instance bruiser from legally blonde the musical

[@jaximations9793]

lol same

[@quynhanhnguyen9186]

My God. Have mercy, he's GORGEOUS! Also why does Grimsby remind me of Mr. Moseby? I can literally picture him yelling "No running on my deck!" Lmao

[@delmihernandez5537]

I thought I was the only one..

[@alannacampbell7285]

I thought no one else noticed and I was so sad.... I’m not anymore Lol

[@xViceBeach]

Hahahahahaa you mean...the PRNDL

[@christinetheweird6923]

I thought it was Mr. Mosby too!!!! NO RUNNING ON MY SHIP!!!!

[@blindbandit930]

Exactly!!!

[@whatamidoingwithmylife7148]

I can't blame Ariel I'd lose my voice for a chance with him too.

[@awesomealiza4351]

WhatAmIDoingWithMyLife? Same

[@patriciacruz6012]

Hahahay this comment!

[@Michelle-pz1lm]

Lol I I would’ve already lost my voice when I see him 😂

[@royalspain2525]

Yes

[@blindbandit930]

@@Michelle-pz1lm I feel that on a deep level

[@jennessay_quoi5259]

graham Phillips out here looking like a SNACK

[@ShweMyaukMyauk]

20 Missed call: Ursula

[@krislyons2793]

He’s alright.

[@mafxarr8776]

I first saw him in The Good Wife. He’s gorgeous

[@DD-jb8mq]

The entire meal, I'd lose my voice for that lol

[@Yumeko__XO]

I was like lord he fine lol

[@Sazilina09]

I love trained Broadway actors! They understand the stage in a way that camera actors just don’t. Graham’s little stumble at 1:54 was just perfect. Absolutely perfect. It’s my favourite part from everything I’ve seen so far of this musical.

[@ESketchbo0k]

EXACTLY. it was so subtle and as a theatre kid i can tell its onn purpose!

[@rosekellah6508]

Everyone's so harsh on the production but honestly you can see the actors are having such a fun time performing and that's ALL that matters!

[@raemontargaryen3005]

and they can watch this for free. lmao, people are ungrateful

[@kickthepheelstickz]

I mean it's great they're having fun, but saying that performer satisfaction is the only thing that matters in theatre is a really bizarre viewpoint.

[@kickthepheelstickz]

@Genta I disagree, a lot of the criticism has come from Broadway fans specifically

[@jessicarechani1280]

exactly! It’s having fun that counts!

[@Disney_101]

It’s because this was mostly the movie

[@matth3w2002]

As a theater person who works with set pieces and more of the backstage aspects of theatrical productions while watching this I had a big dumb smile on my face not only because of the phenomenal acting from the entire cast but also the elaborate set.

[@DM_1313]

I'd much rather see investment in musicals like this rather than live-action remakes on the cinema. This is absolutely gold!

[@haleysawtell5126]

😭😭😭 love that they incorporated songs from the musical!

[@emilyhall8149]

Haley Sawtell IKR I WAS IN THE MUSICAL AND IM IN LOVE WITH THE SONGS (I was Arista, my profile pic)

[@haleysawtell5126]

@@emilyhall8149 omg i love that! I have been obsessed with The little mermaid musical since it was on Broadway so 2007 (was very short lived, which I am still sad about)

[@partofyoursquirrel]

It's the live musical 🙄 why would they not include the songs. it's LITERALLY the musical but on tv

[@abbyreaves595]

I KNOWWWW😍😍

[@abbyreaves595]

Crimson Rose I didn’t expect them to use the songs written for the Broadway production because this performance goes along with the original animated movie which doesn’t include many songs performed in the theatrical version; like this one for example. 🙄

[@ArukasBR]

the shot with the wind blowing on eric's hair and clothes though...wow

[@sparklingglitterlucky9629]

But they didn't put wind for Ariel's hair when she was on the rock lol

[@drewchase6577]

ArukasBR SWOON!

[@leahsmith2078]

More at ease and confident

[@snowymuffin]

He's so fckng hot there!!!!

[@margaretoconor9161]

I love the audience interactions! It makes things more fun idk

[@allwellallgood5947]

ikr! i was amazed

[@noelbenzarati96]

Margaret O'Conor i was just saying that its so cute 🦀 🧜‍♀️

[@meganfrigerio2274]

This show started off with such a banger and even using the Broadway musical arrangement of the song which I love!

[@annaadams9706]

Megan Frigerio I knew Eric had a song in the Broadway version called her voice but I didn't know he sang in fathoms below until I saw this live. I instantly loved it.

[@khensane5150]

*Graham Phillips can hit me with his ship everyday*

[@jasminepemberton9579]

khen sane LMAOO

[@isabelkeenan6067]

khen sane ME

[@misssupercookie2011]

Honestly I can't blame Ariel for risking her soul that is one fine piece of man

[@safiamuftic2115]

Ikr hahaha

[@missmusicforever02]

Graham is the only one that has experience in theater and it shows!

[@anastasiabyheart]

Bekah's Beauty actually also John Stamos. I forgot when but he was the Emcee in Cabaret.

[@bigred8432]

John Stamos has done loads of theatre

[@rosieeblin364]

JOHN STAMOS WAS IN CABARET?!

[@kayleighelliott3032]

John Stamos was also in Hairspray a few years back

[@StuckonStupid84]

Didn't Queen Latifah do theater too? Or am I just imagining it?

[@Pentecostalchild]

I like how the audience wave the blue creates the effect of the ocean.

[@jameer8225]

Blue what!?????

[@jessicarechani1280]

Ribbons

[@morganmurphyloves1D]

The ensemble is KILLING IT. Y'all th steal MVPs. Also Eric's harmony at the end is so. Damn. Good.

[@jenelleees]

Max is the most important character here as far as I’m concerned.

[@bloodredrobot2613]

Hes basically the main character of the whole thing tbh

[@edwintovar1505]

The dog know that Ariel saves Eric and can feel her god heart

[@vonamparo6100]

when eric came to the stage: oh cool, he's hot. great... when the doggy came to the stage: *le gasp* PUPPYYYYYYYYY💗💗😍😍

[@awesomealiza4351]

Kakai Amparo OKAY SAME!!!

[@saifmahmudishtiakshushaan462]

SAME

[@fabialorent876]

Ha ha

[@treytostie1408]

Max!

[@Michellasarah]

Le gasp! 😩

[@mariarinta-rahko958]

Eric's actor is perfect and you can see they had a blast performing the song together. The energy's amazing and they killed it with the dance coreography. The crowd's having a good time too. The musical version looks ncredible❤️

[@nightwingjosh8491]

I just rewatched this after discovering he plays Harry Osborn in PS5's Spider-Man 2

[@mariarinta-rahko958]

@@nightwingjosh8491 Amazing

[@katg3024]

Um, petition to have him play Prince Eric in the live action remake? 😂

[@Kat-qi1ow]

I thought it was Harry Styles?

[@juanrisa945]

@@Kat-qi1ow he rejected the role.

[@imcarressa]

Nah I want them to get a guy who has blue eyes and black hair

[@emanuel9063]

Kat G I’d rather have Thomas Doherty as Eric

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Juan Risa Thank God

[@MikaylaWhitaker]

The dancers and actors/singers looked like they had do much fun performing this!

[@Blazedasonic]

I actually like the prince! I am pleasantly surprised!

[@janepatrick97]

Kid from the Good Wife,grew up to be so handsome

[@moonl0verr]

Can we keep him for the live action

[@Blazedasonic]

Sophia Espenida I can only hope

[@hindsightpov4218]

I was afraid the casting for Eric would be terrible but thankfully that wasn’t the case. One could only hope Eric for the live-action movie will be just as good.🤞

[@Beautifullytragic6]

Thought he was the best part!

[@AnikaCherry]

Love the prince, love the dog, love how the audience helps to the presentation. GREAT!

[@Hermyoni33]

Can we cast him in more Disney musicals? This guy was like the perfect prince.

[@tiffanymharris2986]

Graham Phillips did COMPLETELY amazing!!!! He is so cute and good-looking, also an charming, singing voice!!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🐚🌊🐬😊😍🐟🦀😉🦀🐙🐡

[@goodEPICwin]

Yooo the way the curtains fall at the beginning is everything.

[@tutorandy]

OMG the dog! 😭

[@hindsightpov4218]

🤗🥰😚

[@hindsightpov4218]

My first guy dog is named Max. My family got him when I was ten. He passed away a long time ago but we all still cry when we think of him. He was the sweetest, most loyal dog anyone could ask for. Whenever I see Eric’s beloved Max, I’m reminded of my Max. 🥺

[@ava165]

That was my first thought when I saw him!!!🐶🐶

[@tutorandy]

@@hindsightpov4218 I'm so sorry. He must have been a good dog. My cousin had dog named Max too

[@hindsightpov4218]

Aundria Napuli My Max was the best. I only have the best memories whenever I think of him. He helped me get through some very difficult times.😊

[@gigibuste5421]

When Eric came swinging in, my heart went 💓💓💓 uncontrollably and my stomach went 🦋🦋🦋. Wasn’t expecting much from Graham but he came out and proved me wrong. His singing while acting is amazing and not to mention, looking like a full three course meal while doing it. 🤩😍

[@GuineaPig361]

And Bagel the dog made him even cuter.

[@mermaidguitarist]

Wow! As someone who watched and LOVED The Little Mermaid as a child in the 1980s … this was SPECTACULAR!! Bravo!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@dcemerald70]

The opening was perfect even for Broadway. Graham Phillips was a great Prince Eric! I really wish we could’ve heard him sing One Step Closer.🎑⚓️🌊🤴🏻

[@fernandabluntkrasinski9026]

This is the best adaptation of Fathoms Below musical number,.. the best

[@lisavirginia_]

graham phillips' prince eric is honestly what made me fall in love with eric's character and all of his amazement at the sea

[@srt42893]

ATTENTION: WE HAVE FOUND THE REAL LIFE PRINCE ERIC. Like seriously the casting could not have been better for Eric.

[@jemesamatalau3171]

Fun fact: he played Ben 10 in the live action movie

[@cherryspice1011]

the people swinging and doing acrobatics on the ropes are the real stars of this show

[@hopeschannel]

ok prince eric is FINE just like the original oml superb casting

[@Elllafella234]

He’s so cute he definitely looks like prince Eric I hope he gets casted in the live version that would be amazing 😱😉❤️

[@Chloetryingtheirbest]

@Devyn Robinson Harry styles rejected the role or at least the rumours of him being casted.

[@katieng1158]

What live version? This is the live version

[@Chloetryingtheirbest]

@@katieng1158 I think they meant live action version

[@Elllafella234]

Katie ng I meant The movie one they are making lol with halle

[@katieng1158]

OH!!!! Ok thx

[@lindacarmignani1183]

The transition from screen to stage was amazing! What a way to open the show 😍

[@alexbe699]

I really love how they did this. Bringing the movie to life.

[@richardbourton4523]

The opening transition is amazing as is the whole performance, but the end transition!? I’m floored! Maybe it’s an easy effect to do. But the blending of the prop fish to the animated one is breath-taking! How amazing!!!

[@shafsdiary]

we need a LITTLE MERMAID BROADWAY REVIVAL AND I WANT HIM TO BE PRINCE ERIC!!!

[@juanrisa945]

Well, some Broadway musicals are coming back.

[@smokybricks]

All team did the splendid job! I’m very enjoy watching this!

[@ifmusicbethefoodofloveplay8076]

What amazing choreography! And everyone in this scene genuinely looks like they’re really enjoying themselves! I love this video

[@RebeccaH808]

Knowing this is Graham Phillips singing makes so much sense as to why it’s so amazing!

[@VV-jb4cs]

Oh wow okay yeah he’s handsome 😍 that last shot with the wind blowing in his hair and shirt tho.... ❤️❤️❤️

[@rokuwhitefox]

It's so wonderful to hear the incredible lyrics of Howard Ashman in the spotlight again. He was one of the greatest lyricists, ever.

[@hollow2327wookiez]

Still crushing on Graham since 2008.

[@Dolly-bc1dy]

Pretty badass choreography and presentation. Damn

[@eelliee18]

i've watched this sooo many times already. this is probably my favorite part among all the performances. eric here is just as charismatic as he is in the original movie ❤️

[@chaoticbun3639]

Can we talk about the energy thou??? It was such a fun opening number & the dancers were amazing! They're energy was awesome! Plus I love the audience having props, made it interactive & fun

[@traviscouplin8847]

That was some excellent extraordinary performance, the choreography the dancing and sing 🎤 is spectacular, Graham Phillips did a good job.

[@ArukasBR]

oooooh myyyy good you're posting the music numbers on youtube?? so soon???? THANK YOU I didn't expect this!!!! and it has numbers from the musical?? I've never seen the musical oohohoho cool!!!! also this actually looks REALLY cool, I admit I was a bit skeptical, specially when I heard only the musical numbers would be done live...look at that ship!!! it even has the dog!!! and the audience doing the waves!!! so cool!!!!

[@Izza599]

I am really impressed with how It actually looked like a real ship!! And I loved that little Max was there too!!

[@vee2207]

1:59 when the dog was waiting for his moment to jump on stage❤ so cute!

[@ava165]

The transition with the fish though😮that was amazing!! 2:56

[@lucasemerson2461]

I AM IN LOVEEE WITH THAT DOG 🤣🤗🤗🤗

[@NadiaRibeiro18]

Graham went from the Live action Ben 10 to a Disney Prince. So proud of him!

[@goldenpeach98]

If they don’t cast Graham Phillips as Prince Eric in the movie I’m going to riot

[@goldenpeach98]

Isabella Whitehair-Hook that was news from months ago and he turned it down because he is focusing on his new album and touring.

[@arielfangirlmendez]

Cmon he was great in riverdale

[@emanuel9063]

Natalia Luna they need to cast Thomas Doherty as Prince Eric

[@reenasophia8227]

AGREED

[@jswatch9270]

@@goldenpeach98 they need to bring Graham Phillips to play the role of Prince Eric in the live action remake of Disney's the little mermaid. Who's with me please tell me.

[@erroreden]

They really snapped w Prince Eric’s casting he’s literally perfect, whew 😳

[@ryerye6587]

He was in The Good Wife when he was younger

[@paulaqueirosz]

Best presentation of the evening!!! Very fun, lively and enjoyable!!

[@kelseyoconnor3951]

This has just become my most favorite song in the little mermaid

[@cassieloser2907]

This has been my favourite disney movie since I was a little girl, and it was a dream come true to act in a local production of the little mermaid. I love watching live productions like this, even though I can't do musical theatre anymore it's still so uplifting to watch these clips and songs

[@clau6411]

Zach finished college and became a prince. Alicia must be oh-so happy !! #tgw

[@rollenrollen3819]

Gorgeous Prince😍😍

[@slayerette86m]

The actor they chose for Prince Eric is so handsome. A way better choice than Harry Styles.

[@tiffanymharris2986]

Yeah, Graham Phillips is the BEST choice of Prince Eric for the Live-action movie!!!!! Handsome, cute and charming!!!!☺️😄😁😊😉♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@theartistsan2375]

And his voice fits better aswell

[@kongmengyang9663]

I love all the sailors’ movements! 😊

[@amandaw2686]

Loved it all....then the dog comes on the stage and just steals the show 🥰😍

[@rysmlz]

Graham Phillips did such a wonderful job as prince Eric. I’m like why does he look familiar!? And then I realized he was on Riverdale lol. The added songs from the musical gave depth to the characters. Queen latifah is amazing! That dress!

[@pershingplayhouse6867]

Newsies hit the seas!!!

[@oliviadelbosque6963]

I was thinking the same!!!! Was Kenny Ortega on this?

[@juanrisa945]

@@oliviadelbosque6963 no. But Alan Menken was in both things.

[@ileyhansen438]

Yes!!!!

[@mathildehoel4831]

I WAS THINKING THE EXCACT SAME THING!

[@guitarchick4185]

Best number of the broadcast!!!

[@221bornot2b]

I wish Eric hadn’t kept his mouth open while Ariel was singing because now it looks like he’s the one singing those ridiculously high notes and now I can’t unsee it

[@tiffaniaporchiazzo3397]

This is the best live show of the Little Mermaid It's so incredibly Amazing !♥️

[@ava165]

Ok but the dog🥺🐶💕

[@barbarabastos8682]

Omgg that's a very fun and beautiful performance to watch

[@hollow2327wookiez]

Love how Graham Phillips is still on musicals ❤

[@kyletristanrobert8207]

Absolutely AMAZING performance!! Awesome job Disney using some of the amazing songs from the Broadway show!

[@cobb829]

Best performance out of the whole live production!

[@nathanielrentz4930]

They got a shaggy dog😩 he is so cute!

[@lexx.stormm]

MAXXXXX

[@h20luli]

He's grown soo much since the good wife!! He looks great! I never knew he could sing!! Love him.

[@박재이유스]

The production is really good. I want to cry.

[@justme-ew3ri]

Awe the doggy is so sweet he really stole my heart he was so cute just waiting for his cue.

[@justafangirl6870]

OMG GRAHAM PHILIPS IS SOOO CUTEEE!!!! THE DOG IS SO SMART AND ADORABLE AS WELL!!!!! They look exactly like the characters from the movie!!!

[@IHARumor]

I kind of want him and Queen Latifah to also play Eric and Ursula in the live action movie! They would be wonderful. Auli'i Cravalho was also pretty great as Ariel, but I feel like Halle Bailey might do a slightly better job vocally.

[@kandacehaith9210]

I completely agree with you they would be ideal in the live action movie

[@gissneric]

Girl, Halle Bailey is playing Ariel in the live action MOVIE. This is a live action MUSICAL for TV. Give chance to others.

[@halinmoss9097]

Halle will slay the part of Ariel!!

[@IHARumor]

@@gissneric Yes, I know that. I know the movie and this television event are totally different projects / formats. I never said I wanted the exact same cast for both. Also Auli'i Cravalho did great in this, as I said. I just feel like Queen Latifah and Graham Phillips would do equally well in the movie adaptation, since they did such good jobs in this.

[@jillmont3342]

Tbh I don’t like him as prince Eric but he did a good job, and I mean I like him for this but not for the movie

[@anthonyhebisen]

I just noticed the seagulls flying ! What an awesome set designer . I think this Was magnificent

[@PhysiLein]

The dog killed it!! He stole the show.. 😍😍😍

[@savannahmondrush]

I'm such a big fan of Graham Phillips. He was amazing as Prince Eric. I'm glad I got to watch the Little Mermaid Live!

[@EllieCantWhistle]

Once the dog was on stage, he’s was the only thing I could look at. So cute!

[@FlusteredBushStudios]

Damn whoever the tech guys are moving all that stuff around the stage are amazing them and all the designers, artists and other technicians, they dont get enough credit for all this amazing atuff

[@FranMSK]

Jesus Christ, that guy playing Eric is fuckin beautiful

[@mariposa8430]

This is such an underrated Disney song! It's one of my favorites from the movie

[@AlexDrew892]

The guy dressed as Grimsby reminds me of Mr. Mosbey from the suite life of Zack and Cody.

[@matt13r1]

NO RUNNING ON MY DECK!!!!

[@ilicia_08]

THEY USED A REAL DOG FOR MAX

[@SharkWitchMeruna]

This song is so underrated...I want to be out on a boat singing this.

[@reneepaulson7613]

Amazing stage. The ship is awesome! Good job!😍😍😍

[@eliseorban9520]

I could listen to this song forever!!!!!

[@-anotherbrokenegg]

For so many reasons this was the best number, in my opinion. Brilliant everything. Loved Grimsby being added.