Program 5
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Story Ballet
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Total time: 2:24 |
Making its United States premiere this season, The Little Mermaid, by Hamburg Ballet Director and Chief Choreographer John Neumeier, offers a dramatic and modern interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1836 tale by the same name.
Featuring an original commissioned score by renowned composer Lera Auerbach, Neumeier’s contemporary version of The Little Mermaid is a haunting tale of two divergent worlds: the serenity and simplicity of underwater life and the complex, often flamboyant lives of humans. The mermaid heroine travels through both worlds, enduring torment because of her committed love for a prince—but through her own strength in the end—transcends.
Please Note: This critically acclaimed production focuses on the deeper, mature themes of the original story and is not recommended for younger children.
Read The Little Mermaid story and program notes.
Watch a short behind-the-scenes preview or an extended video of The Little Mermaid.
The Little Mermaid is made possible by the generosity of Lead Sponsors Richard C. Barker and the E.L. Wiegand Foundation.
Sat Mar 20, 8pm* | Sun Mar 21, 2pm* | Tue Mar 23, 8pm | Wed Mar 24, 7:30pm• | Thu Mar 25, 8pm | Fri Mar 26, 8pm* | Sat Mar 27, 2pm | Sat Mar 27, 8pm | Sun Mar 28, 2pm