Towngate Theatre presents "The Little Mermaid" Ballet

Oglebay Institute’s Youth Ballet Company is making a splash with an adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic tale “The Little Mermaid.”

Shows take place 7pm October 8 & 11 and 3pm & 7pm October 9 & 16. The production is part of Towngate’s children’s theater season.

Appropriate for the whole family, the show blends the enchanting story of a mermaid who falls in love with a human prince with delightful music and dance performed live on stage.

All tickets are $20.

Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

Sponsored by the Helen J. Prince Foundation.

Ariel’s Beach Party with the Cast

Join the cast of “The Little Mermaid” for a beach party from 1-2pm before the October 9 & 16 matinee performances. $15 per person. (Purchase with your ticket.)

2022-23 Children’s Theater Season at Towngate

“The Little Mermaid” Ballet
7pm October 8 & 11
3pm & 7pm October 9 & 16

“The One and Only Santa Claus”
7pm December 9; 3pm December 10 & 11

“The Nutcracker”
3pm & 7pm December 18; 7pm December 19, 20, 21 & 22

“The Secret Garden”
7pm January 27; 3pm January 28, 29, February 4 and 5

Take your kids to the ballet.

Oglebay Institute’s children’s theater brings classic stories from the page to the stage through theater and dance. Ballet performances feature well-loved stories that children relate to. Kids not only get excited about the characters and music they know, but also get to see stories presented in new and interesting ways.  Performances introduce kids to the beauty of dance. They also learn how dance can be used as a means of self-expression and storytelling.

Teaching the Art of Dance…

Oglebay Institute recognizes the importance of creative expression through movement and music. Dance has been a vibrant part of our programming for more than 80 years. We not only present dance as an art form and a means of self-expression but also as social interaction for all ages. From new dancers to returning professionals, our students immerse themselves in the art of dance at Oglebay Institute.