All your wishes come true.

It’s The Little Mermaid—reimagined to the biggest dance hits of the 1980s.

Join Emmy®-nominated dance theater company Ballet Fantastique for a dazzling underwater adventure where courage, friendship, and true love take center stage. Featuring all-new choreography, breathtaking international artists, stunning costumes, and a custom soundtrack packed with your favorite '80s pop anthems, this is ballet like you've never seen before.

Follow Ariel as she dreams of a world beyond the waves, faces larger-than-life villains, and discovers that the greatest magic comes from finding your own voice. Along the way you'll laugh, cheer, sing along, and fall in love with this fresh, family-friendly take on a beloved classic.

Whether you're introducing a child to live theater for the very first time or reliving the soundtrack of your own youth, The Little Mermaid: The '80s Pop Ballet offers an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

Good wins. The music rocks. The magic is real.

Ages 3–infinity.

Critical acclaim

"Saw it two months ago and still thinking about it. Literally the best show I’ve seen in 20 years, anywhere. This show should be touring the world.”

— O. Johnson, MGM

The trailer (2 version options)

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Ballet Fantastique’s LITTLE MERMAID: THE 80’S POP BALLET, set to 1980s billboard hits, as arranged and played live by NEON REVIVAL. Donna Marisa & Hannah Bontrager and Gustavo Ramirez, Choreographer-Producers. Video: Jeremy Bronson. Featuring the artists of Ballet Fantastique.

Little Mermaid past performances

PAST LITTLE MERMAID SHOWS

Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Eugene, OR (Silva Concert Hall) - Feb-Mar 2026 — WORLD PREMIERE, RECORD-BREAKING ATTENDANCE
— now touring for the first time —

Presenter info

PREMIERE: Feb 2026, Ballet Fantastique
MUSIC: 1980s billboard hits, as arranged and played by Neon Revival for Ballet Fantastique
BFAN DANCERS: 14
CREW SIZE: 5
OPTIONAL LOCAL YOUTH CAST: Seaweed (up to 20 young ballet students, ages 5-7); Pearls & Lobsters (up to 18 young ballet students, ages 6-8); Lilypads (up to 12 ballet students, ages 8-10); Beach Kids, Pirates (up to 16 intermediate-advanced ballet students, ages 10-18)
DURATION: 105 mins in two acts, not including one 20-min intermission

Sample Tech Rider

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

LIVE MUSIC: Neon Revival - 6-part band (3x vocals, bass, guitars, drums) || LOCAL YOUTH PERFORMERS: Ballet Fantastique’s artistic staff collaborates with local dance studio(s) to integrate area youth in the performance (up to 66 youth performers; see above) || EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: Artist Q&A or Master Class included with most touring packages. Youthreach concert add-ons also available.