Wikipedia Trail: From The Little Mermaid to Hamilton

An Illustration of The Little Mermaid by Edmund Dulac

1. The Little Mermaid - Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale was a significant part of my reading this week. I sought out this article because I was curious as to how the Walt Disney version arose from the original fairy tale, which is incredibly different from the animated film. 
2. P.L. Travers - The Mary Poppins author criticized Hans Christian Andersen for the ending of The Little Mermaid, claiming that it blackmailed children into the belief that if they were good, they could extend their lives. 
3. Broadway - A musical adaptation of Travers' Mary Poppins opened on Broadway in 2006. This article also featured a list of shows currently playing on Broadway. 
4. Hamilton - My favorite Broadway musical, Hamilton tells the story of Found Father Alexander Hamilton. In 2016, Hamilton was nominated for 16 Tony awards, of which it won 11.