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Hans Christian Andersen

Date of Death: August 04, 1875

Birth Place: Odense, Fyn, DENMARK

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Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments

Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical. Watch the cast share their favorite moments in the musical in the video here!
Review: THE RED SHOES, Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon

Lovely to look at, but horrid to contemplate
THE SNOW QUEEN to be Presented at Theater 86's Pushkin Hall

Experience the enchanting adaptation of THE SNOW QUEEN at Theater 86's Pushkin Hall. Follow Gerda's daring quest to save her friend Kay from the Snow Queen's icy grip in this magical winter spectacle. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Panto To Arrive In Wandsworth Panto

Wandsworth Borough Council's The Little Mermaid based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale comes to Wandsworth Civic Suite this season.
Artsdepot Marks 20th Anniversary With Biggest- Ever Winter Festival Season

Artsdepot in Barnet will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a festive lineup featuring THE GRUFFALO'S CHILD, THE FIR TREE, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Enjoy accessible shows, music, and workshops this winter.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to The Ordway This Holiday Season

Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film.
Grand Kyiv Ballet To Premiere SNOW QUEEN At Newmark Theatre

Grand Kyiv Ballet will present the world premiere engagements of the newest Ballet, SNOW QUEEN! Snow Queen will play one night only on Monday, December 9 at 7 pm at The Newmark Theatre.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to the Lied Center

The Little Mermaid comes to the Lied Center next month. Performances run November 12-17, 2024.
Cast Set For THE SNOW QUEEN at Reading Rep Theatre

Reading Rep Theatre has announced the full cast for their 2024 winter offering, a new production of The Snow Queen by Anna Wheatley, which will run at the Berkshire venue from Friday 29 November to Tuesday 31 December.
B. Iden Payne Awards 2023-24 Nominees Revealed - See the Full List

Join the B. Iden Payne Awards Council at the Austin Scottish Rite Theatre to honor excellence in Austin theatre, recognizing achievements across various genres. Learn how to attend.
San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra And Music Director Radu Paponiu Kick Off First Season Together In November

The SF Symphony Youth Orchestra announced Radu Paponiu as the new Wattis Foundation Music Director for the 2024–25 season, marking a new chapter in the orchestra's leadership.
Playful People Productions Will Present HONK! JR. Next Month

Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, will present Honk! JR., a family-friendly musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, with music by George Stiles and book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe.
DUCKY & PATSY Screening to Take Place at Culture Lab LIC

Join the whimsical and outlandish screening of DUCKY & PATSY'S FAIRYTALES FOR SOPHISTICATED ADULTS at Culture Lab LIC. Enjoy a pay-what-you-will admission.
Video: Michael Urie Talks ONCE UPON A MATTRESS and Season 2 of SHRINKING

Broadway star Michael Urie stopped by Good Morning America to discuss the new season of Apple TV's Shrinking, as well as the current Broadway production of Once Upon a Mattress, where he performs opposite Sutton Foster.
Inland Valley Repertory Theatre to Present DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Lewis Family Playhouse

Inland Valley Repertory Theatre will bring Disney's beloved classic 'The Little Mermaid' to life on stage at the Lewis Family Playhouse October 18-27.
THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA To Open New Victory Theater's 2024-25 Season

A reimagined version of the classic story The Princess and the Pea, full of acrobatics and physical comedy, will open the New Victory's 2024-25 season. This is a playful remix of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
KYOTO Will Transfer to the West End in January 2025

Kyoto will transfer to @sohoplace for a limited 16-week run from Thursday 9 January to Saturday 3 May 2025. Plus, learn more about Twelfth Night and The Red Shoes here!
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to Wandsworth This December

Wandsworth Borough Council’s The Little Mermaid is coming to Wandsworth in 2024, bringing a dazzling show that combines theatre, dazzling dance, and plenty of laughter. This modern reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale promises an adventure for audiences of all ages, which you can dive into at the Wandsworth Civic Suite this festive season.
The Award-Winning TADA Theatre Announces 2025 Season

In 2025 The TADA Theatre will bring a diverse array of entertainment to the stage ranging from a current hit on Broadway, a special guest from 'America's Got Talent', a hilarious comedy, a Las Vegas headliner, an original musical, a creature from outer space and much more!
Swans And Snowmen Grace The Stage At Sadler's Wells This Christmas

Festive classics return this Christmas season to Sadler's Wells Theatre, the Peacock Theatre and Sadler's Wells Digital Stage, including Birmingham Rep's The Snowman, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake and Ballo Arthur Pita's The Little Match Girl.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Hans Christian Andersen written?

Hans Christian Andersen has written 5 shows including Once Upon a Mattress (Source Material), Nightingale (Source Material), Honk! (Source Material), Striking 12 (Source Material), The Little Mermaid (Source Material).

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