and some songs from the film are extended, such as "Fathoms Below". "Under the Sea" is the same as the film version, but in the film it was performed while Sebastian is trying to stop Ariel from daydreaming about Eric; in the musical it occurs later, after King Triton destroys Ariel's collection of human things. In some later productions, however, the song is sung to try to stop Ariel from thinking about Eric like in the film. In the musical, the storm at sea sequence is simplified, and Eric merely falls overboard; his sheepdog, Max, is not included, and there is no gunpowder explosion. Ursula's alter ego, Vanessa, is also not included, thereby omitting the subplot of Eric's brainwashing, leading to "The Contest". In the film, Flotsam and Jetsam are killed when Ursula accidentally zaps them with the trident; in the musical they swim away after Ariel takes Ursula's nautilus shell. Musical numbers "Fathoms Below"† – Pilot, Sailors, Prince Eric, Grimsby "Daughters of Triton"* – Mersisters "Human Stuff" – Scuttle, Gulls, Ariel "Part of Your World"* – Ariel "Under the Sea"* – Sebastian, Sea Creatures "Storm at Sea" "Part of Your World (Reprise)"* – Ariel "She's In Love" – Mersisters, Flounder "Poor Unfortunate Souls"* – Ursula, Ariel "Les Poissons"* – Chef Louis "One Step Closer" – Prince Eric "Kiss The Girl"* – Sebastian, Animals "The Contest" – Grimsby, Princesses "Poor Unfortunate Souls (Reprise)" – Ursula "Finale" – Prince Eric, Ariel, Company "Under the Sea (Bows)" – Company Music by Alan Menken and All Lyrics by Glenn Slater, Characters Princess Ariel, a mermaid dreaming of life on land instead of "under the sea". She is the youngest daughter of King Triton. Prince Eric, who Ariel rescues from drowning and falls in love with her. King Triton, the strict but caring father of Ariel, and ruler over Atlantica. Ursula, who tricks Ariel into trading her voice for a pair of human legs in order to hopefully win Prince Eric's heart, only to attempt to take advantage of Ariel's naîvete. Sebastian, Ariel's musical and practical guardian, Triton's faithful servant, and court composer. He serves as the musical's primary comic relief, and reluctantly assists Ariel in her efforts to charm Prince Eric. Flounder, Ariel's loyal companion. He often accompanies Ariel on her excursions in search of human artifacts. Scuttle, who believes he is an expert on human artifacts, although he is mainly incorrect, and