The Little Mermaid
Performance Details
- When April 19–30, 2023
- Where Lyric Opera House
- Choreography John Neumeier
- Original Score Lera Auerbach
- Running Time 2 Hours 25 Minutes
Neumeier’s beautifully haunting interpretation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 tragic folk tale follows the tormented mermaid on a journey between the divergent worlds of land and sea—one utterly complex, the other magnificently serene. With sets and costumes of the grandest scale and an original score by composer Lera Auerbach, this heartbreaking tragedy, based on Andersen’s original and complex themes, makes its long-awaited Chicago debut.
Schedule and Tickets
-
Wednesday, April 197:30 pmBuy Tickets
-
Friday, April 217:30 pmBuy Tickets
-
Saturday, April 222:00 pmBuy Tickets7:30 pmBuy Tickets
-
Sunday, April 232:00 pmBuy Tickets
-
Thursday, April 277:30 pmBuy Tickets
-
Friday, April 287:30 pmBuy Tickets
-
Saturday, April 292:00 pmBuy Tickets7:30 pmBuy Tickets
-
Sunday, April 302:00 pmBuy Tickets
Meet the Artists
Choreographer John Neumeier
The Director and Chief Choreographer of The Hamburg Ballet has continually focused on the preservation of ballet tradition while giving his works a modern dramatic framework
Composer Lera Auerbach
A renaissance artist for modern times, Auerbach is a widely recognized conductor, pianist, and composer. She is also a published poet and an exhibited visual artist. All of her work is interconnected as part of a cohesive and comprehensive artistic worldview.
Plan Your Visit
As resident dance company of Lyric Opera House, the Joffrey presents performances of the highest quality, in one of the most renowned venues in the world. Here is some information we hope you will find helpful in planning your visit.

Sponsorship
Sponsorship
Major Production Sponsor
- Ethel & Bill Gofen
Production Sponsor
- Pamela Crutchfield
- Jeanette Stevens
- Robert's Pizza and Dough Co.
- Ron and Ann Waters