North American Premiere

The bittersweet tale of literature's most famous aquatic princess is brought to life in this marvelous original production from K'Arts Ballet of Korea, making their North American debut this fall. Choreographed by Sunhee Kim and set to a score by Hana Ryou, the story of Hans Christian Andersen's little mermaid is explored anew in a confection of fantasy, romance, and tragedy. So join K'Arts as they take you beneath the waves into an underwater realm of wonder and spectacle that'll enrapture the whole family.

What is the story of The Song of The Mermaid?

The subject of numerous adaptations since her story first appeared in Andersen's collection of fairy tales in 1837. It follows a young mermaid (SooBin Lee & Soenmee Park) with just one wish, to live above the water with the humans, particularly with a handsome Prince (the Mariinsky Ballet's Kimin Kim) she has fallen for from her watery vantage point. Prepared to give up her beguiling voice, and everything else, for love, she makes a deal with the wicked Sea Witch, a challenge that she must complete...or else.