


Artistic Director Robert Mills will bring a version to the stage that will not have any singing lobsters, but will instead feature video projections and the music of Alexander Zemlinksy, Alexander Borodin, and other classical composers of the era. This version of the classic tale tells the story of The Little Mermaid, wh o dwells in an underwater kingdom and becomes enchanted by the the world above. They are also available online at little-mermaid/ Single tickets start at $15 and are available now through OKC Ballet and Civic Center Box offices. This version will be inspired by the Andersen story but with a twist that only Mr. This incredible tale of sacrifice for eternal love will feature multimedia projections and spectacular sets and costumes. In this World Premiere ballet, choreographed by Artistic Director Robert Mills, we follow a young mermaid who is willing to give up her identity and her life in the sea to gain a human soul. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, January 8, 2018- Oklahoma City Ballet will present a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s story of The Little Mermaid, which has ignited the imagination of the young and young-at-heart for generations. Cloud or something like that.OKC Ballet to present “The Little Mermaid” Take away the connotation of the Disney version of The Little Mermaid we all know and love and this sounds like the typical fantasy romance that's begun to see pop up here and there. Not exactly a cozy bedtime story, but guaranteed to keep you guessing who – if anyone – will live happily ever after. More robust than a fractured fairy tale, Turgeon's brooding retelling gives voice to both women, fleshing out an essentially tragic tale of destiny and desire. With Lenia's life on the line and war looming on the horizon, the prince's choice is bound to have catastrophic consequences. Meanwhile, Princess Margrethe has also set her sights on the handsome prince in hopes of uniting their two warring kingdoms. When two women from two decidedly different worlds fall for the same prince, what else can ensue but heartache and misery? After rescuing a human from the sea, mermaid Princess Lenia falls hard for Prince Christopher, even agreeing to give up her beautiful voice and to endure the constant pain caused by her new legs in order to pursue him on dry land. Variety exclusively broke the news of the deal and here's a plot description of Turgeon's book from the Booklist review on Amazon: Turgeon refashions Hans Christian Andersen'ss beloved classic, The Little Mermaid, into something altogether darker and more foreboding.
