(11/20/2008) - Eight shows a week, Sierra Boggess charms Broadway audiences for The Little Mermaid with her lyrical interpretation of Ariel, a role she originated for the theatrical adaptation of the Disney classic. One of the physical challenges of the show is adeptly maneuvering in Ariel's mermaid costume. Boggess attributes her ease in handling that outfit to nearly 10 years as a figure skater. In fact, she first honed her performance skills on the ice.