The Little Mermaid is a stage musical produced by Disney Theatrical, based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios 1989 film The Little Mermaid and the fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen about a mermaid who dreams of the world above the sea and gives up her voice to find true love. Its book is by Doug Wright, music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman (written for the film), with additional lyrics by Glenn Slater. 

After a pre-Broadway tryout in Denver, Colorado from July to September 2007, the musical began Broadway previews on November 3, 2007, at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, replacing Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The production officially opened on January 10, 2008, and closed on August 30, 2009, after 685 performances and 50 previews. It introduced Broadway debuts by director Francesca Zambello and Sierra Boggess in the title role.

Subsequent productions have been seen in US regional theatres and internationally. A modified version of the musical with a new book and direction by Glenn Casale was developed in 2012, and this version is the basis for subsequent productions.

The Robert Vela High School Fine Arts department is pleased to announce our 11th annual fall musical, The Little Mermaid. The SaberStagers are the recipients of 10 Hidalgo County PALM Awards, including 2018 Best Musical.  The SaberStagers always aim to produce high quality live theatrical productions. We believe RGV theater is growing and will continue to flourish through love and dedication. Theater should be a place of inclusivity. We want every theatre patron to feel welcomed and safe.  We will always continue learning and striving to do our best work.  RVHS is located at 801 E. Canton Rd., Edinburg, TX 78539.