Lara/Larissa is a misfit in rural South Dakota—half-Native and half-White, weighed down by physical limitations. She takes beginner ballet class for physical therapy and hates it—until the story of Osage prima ballerina Maria Tallchief inspires her to pursue a professional dance career. Based on the author’s own story, Fancy Dancer is a rich, multigenerational experience that speaks to the power of storytelling and the beauty of finding your own community.
“A feast for the eyes as well as the soul.”
– BroadwayWorld Seattle
Learn more about the show
- Best things to do this week (The Minneapolis Star Tribune, 9/9/26)
- Larissa FastHorse on Write-On! Radio (KFAI, 9/10/26)
Reviews are in!
- Play is a revelation, FastHorse’s performance a slice of perfection (Talkinbroadway.com, 9/20/26)
- Solo storytelling show feels dynamic and epic (Cherry and Spoon, 9/14/26)
- FastHorse crafts a captivating memoir in ‘Fancy Dancer’ (Pioneer Press, 9/13/26)
Ticket pricing
For more information, visit Ticket Information.
- Adults/Seniors: $25-66
- Students: $15
- Balcony Seating: There are 15 steps to balcony seating. No elevator is available. If this is a concern for you or your party, please contact the box office at 651-292-4323.
The playbill
Flip through the playbill above, or download the playbill (PDF, 2.5 MB) to learn more about the cast and creative team of Fancy Dancer.
