In addition to looking great, this “Mermaid” has a lot of cool effects. (You don’t need an umbrella at the Ordway, but it gets a little immersive; be prepared for a sprinkling of real bubbles.) ...

For a story about a fanciful sea creature, “The Little Mermaid” is ripe for puns that ... leg Tuesday at St. Paul’s Ordway Center. Casale describes it as one of the grandest venues in ...