Actually, I really don't think this is that bad (at least, compared to so much of the schlock in the musical theater world right now). Besides, it's hard for me to imagine that Howard Ashman wouldn't approve on some level.

It's probably for the kids!

Stars are for Ariel effetely paddling like hell to go absolutely nowhere at 1:00

I think it looks pretty good, but I'm wondering how the second half works when the lead character is supposed to be mute.