Sung in English

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid, with music by Antonín Dvořák, this magical tale will transport you on a sweet journey of searching. Themes of love, courage and forgiveness are at play throughout the opera. With breathtaking melodies, playful movement, and colorful design this family opera will delight the young, and the young-at-heart.

BEFORE YOU GO - FAMILY ACTIVITIES

Make the experience even more special by checking out our suggested pre-show activities. Created by Emily Scott, Education Coordinator for Opera Birmingham.

This production has been made possible, in part, by grants from the Alabama Power Foundation, Caring Foundation / Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Robert R. Meyer Foundation, Alabama State Council on the Arts and National Endowment for the Arts.