Anderson retreated to an island and dove into writing “The Little Mermaid,” a poignant tale about a creature who yearns to have an immortal, human soul. MORE ON HOUSTON BALLET: Opening Night ...

K-Ballet's new work "Mermaid," which is inspired by a fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen, will open in September. Tetsuya Kumakawa, the artistic director and founder of the Japanese ...