Remembering Howard Ashman: Jodi Benson Shares Heartfelt Birthday Message

Jodi Benson, the Voice of Ariel, Gets Emotional as She Surprises Cast of New 'The Little Mermaid' Show at Disney World: Watch

"The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure" is scheduled to begin performances on May 27 at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla.Jodi Benson recently surprised the cast and crew of the new "The Little Mermaid — A Musical Adventure" show at Disney's Hollywood StudiosThe actress provided the voice for Ariel in the popular animated film and its follow-up projects"I'm overwhelmed. That was incredible," Benson said through tears after watching t…

Remembering Howard Ashman: Jodi Benson Shares Heartfelt Birthday Message

Jodi Benson, the beloved voice of Ariel from The Little Mermaid, recently shared a heartfelt tribute in honor of what would have been lyricist Howard Ashman’s 75th birthday. In a touching video message posted by the official @DisneyOnBroadway Instagram account, Benson reflected on Ashman’s profound impact on her life and career, particularly during the recording of the now-iconic ballad, “Part of Your World.” “My greatest memory is of Howard st…

Aladdin Celebrates 4000th Performance and Howard Ashman's Birthday With Surprise Guests

Aladdin celebrated a pair of milestones last night at the New Amsterdam Theatre. What’s Happening: Disney’s Aladdin celebrated a monumental night during last night’s performance of the long running Broadway show. After celebrating its 10th year on Broadway last spring, the show has now performed its 4000th show.Especially in a...

Jodi Benson Shares Emotional Memory of Howard Ashman at 75th Anniversary

Today would have been Howard Ashman’s 75th birthday, and if you’re a fan of Disney, chances are you’ve felt his impact, even if you didn’t know his name. As the lyricist behind some of Disney’s most beloved songs, Howard had a rare gift for giving animated characters real heart. And nowhere is that more true than in “Part of Your World.” This one song captures everything Ariel is dreaming of. It’s emotional, honest, and central to what makes The…