Arkansas Festival Ballet (AFB) announces its production of The Princess and the Frog, a storybook ballet, May 27, 2023, at Reynolds Hall, UCA Campus in Conway, Arkansas.

The ballet is based on the folktale, The Frog Prince and the novel, The Frog Princess written by E.D. Baker

The story is set in the city of New Orleans, a waitress is working hard and pursuing a dream of opening her own restaurant. This plan takes a detour when Tiana reluctantly kisses a frog and becomes a frog herself. She must find a way to reverse the spell cast by a sinister witch doctor. Through a hilarious parade of events evil plans are foiled, friendships are forged, and true love is found.

The original ballet celebrates diversity, inclusion, and artistry of all talents. The audience can expect to see bold personalities to reflect the characters in the story and continuous energy from the corps de ballet. This storybook ballet interpretation features a colorful staging of choreography that is snappy + sensational.

The ballet is staged to the music of Florence Price, William Grant Still. Original choreography is by Rebecca Miller Stalcup.