Polish your dinglehopper, freshen up your snarfblat, and fix your thingamajigs. The Little Mermaid has enchanted audiences around the world for more than 35 years and is now making a splash at the Arizona Broadway Theatre through August 4.

Based on Disney's beloved 1989 animated classic, the stage musical is a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's story of an adventurous mermaid princess who likes to break rules and follow her heart.

Her fascination with the human world takes her to the surface of the sea, a zone that her father, King Triton, has declared “off limits.” Ariel just can't help herself; she wants to see how the other half lives. During one of her adventures on the surface, she sets her sights on Prince Eric and is willing to do just about anything to become part of his world, even if it means giving her voice to the king's arch-enemy, Ursula.

“Our production of 'The Little Mermaid' is the epitome of sweet nostalgia and will transport audiences back in time to the place they were when they first saw this heartwarming love story,” said Kurtis Overby, artistic director of the Arizona Broadway Theatre.

“With all the songs you love and characters you remember, audiences of all ages can expect a whimsical underwater adventure and a night of romance, comedy and award-winning music.”

This production will be a feast for the eyes, featuring costumes by talented local artisans and the use of Arizona Broadway Theatre's $250,000 interactive LED wall, which is 20 feet tall and 30 feet wide and contains more than five million pixels, the only one of its kind in the state.

“The LED wall allows set designers to tell stories in even greater depth and complexity through video and effects,” Overby added. “With 'The Little Mermaid,' we can make the underwater story even more engaging with an electrifyingly colorful set and an ocean that comes to life, enhancing an already magical show.”

The stage production of The Little Mermaid features music by Tony and Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater. The enchanting musical includes well-known songs such as “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Poor Unfortunate Souls.”

The Arizona Broadway Theatre cast includes Jasmine Bassham as Ariel, Coleman Payne as Prince Eric, Tim Shawver as Grimsby, Richard Chaz Gomez as King Triton, Lynzee Foreman as Ursula the Sea Witch, Troy Wheeler and Ben Milan-Polisar as Flotsam and Jetsam, Malcolm Jamal King as Sebastian and Danny Feldman as Scuttle. Local child actors Kingston Petty-Purcell, Jackson Beeson and Carter Wells share the role of Fabius.

Unlike any other theater in the Valley, the Arizona Broadway Theatre offers a complete experience that combines world-class dining and entertainment. A team of award-winning chefs creates a custom food and beverage menu for each show.

Tickets for The Little Mermaid are now on sale at AZBROADWAY.org, in person by calling the box office at 623-776-8400 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, or by emailing [email protected].