Hans Christian Andersen
Date of Death: August 04, 1875
Birth Place: Odense, Fyn, DENMARK
Latest News on Hans Christian Andersen:
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now (Mar 28, 2025)
WHAT THE MOON SAW OR ‘I ONLY APPEAR TO BE DEAD' Continues Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/2025 Season (Mar 28, 2025)
Danbury's Musicals At Richter to Hold Auditions for EVITA and THE LITTLE MERMAID (Mar 27, 2025)
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now (Mar 28, 2025)
WHAT THE MOON SAW OR ‘I ONLY APPEAR TO BE DEAD' Continues Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/2025 Season (Mar 28, 2025)
Danbury's Musicals At Richter to Hold Auditions for EVITA and THE LITTLE MERMAID (Mar 27, 2025)
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Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-23 15:44:28
Character Breakdown: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast Breaks Down Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - 2024-08-24 16:00:20
Video: Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett Talk ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-11 10:32:36
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE LITTLE MERMAID at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-08 16:23:00
Video: Get A First Look At Opera Orlando's Site-Specific RUSALKA
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-07 14:36:58
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals For Opera Orlando's Site-Specific RUSALKA
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-26 13:11:06
Video: High School Students Perform 'Let It Go' to Celebrate 10 Years of FROZEN
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-27 11:06:21
VIDEO: Halle Bailey Shares First Look at New LITTLE MERMAID Ariel Doll
by Michael Major - 2023-03-06 12:31:23
VIDEO: Disney Drops New LITTLE MERMAID Teaser; First Look at Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
by Michael Major - 2023-02-15 12:20:26
Video: NYC Ballet's Joseph Gordon on George Balanchine's DIVERTIMENTO FROM LE BAISER DE LA FEE
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-26 12:44:51
VIDEO: Take a Look at Marriott Theatre's Production of THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-02-13 16:50:10
TV: First Look at the Trailer for THE SNOW QUEEN at Rose Theatre Kingston
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-11-21 16:24:49
VIDEO: Watch Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Shaggy, and More in Highlights From THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-06 07:50:49
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- Broadway Goes Under the Sea With THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-01-10 16:20:00
#TBT: Go Under the Sea with the Opening Night of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-01-10 14:56:13
News
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
The Broadway Cast Recording for the New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress is available now! The album has been released physically and digitally, and can be purchased and streamed now!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
The Broadway Cast Recording for the New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress is available now! The album has been released physically and digitally, and can be purchased and streamed now!
WHAT THE MOON SAW OR ‘I ONLY APPEAR TO BE DEAD' Continues Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2024/2025 season with the surreal “What the Moon Saw or ‘I Only Appear to Be Dead'” by Stephanie Fleischmann, directed by Danyon Davis.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2024/2025 season with the surreal “What the Moon Saw or ‘I Only Appear to Be Dead'” by Stephanie Fleischmann, directed by Danyon Davis.
Danbury's Musicals At Richter to Hold Auditions for EVITA and THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025
Musicals at Richter (MAR), the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut now in its 41st season, will hold 2025 season open auditions for high school (16 and up), college and adult performers. Learn how to audition.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025
Musicals at Richter (MAR), the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut now in its 41st season, will hold 2025 season open auditions for high school (16 and up), college and adult performers. Learn how to audition.
DISNEY’S FROZEN and More Set for Duluth Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Duluth Playhouse has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage, Underground, and Youth Theatre seasons. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2025
Duluth Playhouse has unveiled its 2025-2026 Main Stage, Underground, and Youth Theatre seasons. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Shakespeare Theatre to Welcome Tanglewood Marionettes for 2025 Classics for Kids! Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
Spring is in the air which means that The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Classics for Kids! Series is right around the corner! Learn more about the upcoming events.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
Spring is in the air which means that The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Classics for Kids! Series is right around the corner! Learn more about the upcoming events.
New, Circus Theatre Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to New Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
New Vic will present a new adaptation of The Little Mermaid, which will combine contemporary circus with enchanting storytelling. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025
New Vic will present a new adaptation of The Little Mermaid, which will combine contemporary circus with enchanting storytelling. Learn more about the show here!
Spotlight: THE LITTLE MERMAID at OUT ON A LIMB DANCE THEATER CO.
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 27, 2025
EXPERIENCE AN ENCHANTING REIMAGINING OF THE CLASSIC FAIRY TALE “THE LITTLE MERMAID”
by BWW Special Offer - Feb 27, 2025
EXPERIENCE AN ENCHANTING REIMAGINING OF THE CLASSIC FAIRY TALE “THE LITTLE MERMAID”
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR and More Come to the Watermill Theatre in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The summer and autumn productions for 2025 at the Watermill Theatre have been revealed. The Watermill's 2025 summer musical will be a revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The summer and autumn productions for 2025 at the Watermill Theatre have been revealed. The Watermill's 2025 summer musical will be a revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Begins This Week At California School Of The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) students are preparing to present the school's seventh-annual all-school musical, 'Once Upon a Mattress.'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) students are preparing to present the school's seventh-annual all-school musical, 'Once Upon a Mattress.'
Review: FROZEN Captivates Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - Feb 9, 2025
Chariz Faulmino and Kelly Holiff lead an outstanding cast of triple-threat performers.
by Sarah Dussome - Feb 9, 2025
Chariz Faulmino and Kelly Holiff lead an outstanding cast of triple-threat performers.
Pasadena Playhouse to Launch Summer 2025 Theater Camps
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse will launch three theater camps for Summer 2025, as part of the Playhouse’s second year of Education Programs serving over 250 students this summer. Learn how to enroll!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Pasadena Playhouse will launch three theater camps for Summer 2025, as part of the Playhouse’s second year of Education Programs serving over 250 students this summer. Learn how to enroll!
Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Announced At Musical Theatre Of Anthem
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025
Musical Theatre of Anthem has announced their upcoming production of Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics).
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2025
Musical Theatre of Anthem has announced their upcoming production of Disney's Little Mermaid Jr. Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics).
New Jersey Symphony To Present THE FIREBIRD With Xian Zhang Featuring Nimbus Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025
New Jersey Symphony will present three performances of The Firebird with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting and featuring performances from Nimbus Dance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025
New Jersey Symphony will present three performances of The Firebird with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting and featuring performances from Nimbus Dance.
Joffrey Ballet Presents Two World Premieres In GOLDEN HOUR Mixed Rep Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025
This winter, The Joffrey Ballet will present Golden Hour, a radiant mixed repertoire program featuring world premieres by Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, the return of Cathy Marston, and an audience favorite by Nicolas Blanc.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025
This winter, The Joffrey Ballet will present Golden Hour, a radiant mixed repertoire program featuring world premieres by Yuri Possokhov and Dani Rowe, the return of Cathy Marston, and an audience favorite by Nicolas Blanc.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
Lightwire Theater to Bring THE UGLY DUCKLING to the Eisemann Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025
Lightwire Theater will bring the timeless tale of The Ugly Duckling to the Eisemann Center. Combining innovation, imagination, and stunning visuals, this performance promises a captivating experience for audiences of all ages. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025
Lightwire Theater will bring the timeless tale of The Ugly Duckling to the Eisemann Center. Combining innovation, imagination, and stunning visuals, this performance promises a captivating experience for audiences of all ages. Learn more!
Photos: Carol Burnett Visits Sutton Foster & ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast in LA
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2025
Original Once Upon a Mattress star Carol Burnett went to see the Broadway revival starring Sutton Foster for its final performance in Los Angeles. See photos with Ana Gasteyer, Michael Urie, Kevin Del Aguila, and more.
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2025
Original Once Upon a Mattress star Carol Burnett went to see the Broadway revival starring Sutton Foster for its final performance in Los Angeles. See photos with Ana Gasteyer, Michael Urie, Kevin Del Aguila, and more.
DIE SCHNEEKONIGIN Comes to Theatre Basel This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024
Die Schneekönigin comes to Theatre Basel this month. This production is modeled after Hans Christian Andersen in an adaptation by Franz Broich.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024
Die Schneekönigin comes to Theatre Basel this month. This production is modeled after Hans Christian Andersen in an adaptation by Franz Broich.
Review: THE FIR TREE, artsdepot
by Christiana Rose - Dec 16, 2024
***** The Fir Tree @artsdepot is a triumph, a beautifully engaging festive family treat and deserves plentiful and full accolades. The Fir Tree is so wonderful, we want to go back for a second visit. #TheFirTree #ChildrensTheatre #FestiveTheatre @chloenelkin
by Christiana Rose - Dec 16, 2024
***** The Fir Tree @artsdepot is a triumph, a beautifully engaging festive family treat and deserves plentiful and full accolades. The Fir Tree is so wonderful, we want to go back for a second visit. #TheFirTree #ChildrensTheatre #FestiveTheatre @chloenelkin
Review: FROZEN at Theatre Under The Stars
by Brett Cullum - Dec 13, 2024
FROZEN is a fun family production that is perfect for the holiday season in many ways. The show brings the beloved Disney film to life for the stage and offers unique twists to make it all more theatrical and accessible for the Hobby Center. It’s a technically gorgeous production with a strong cast of singers and something that should dazzle kids and their parents easily.
by Brett Cullum - Dec 13, 2024
FROZEN is a fun family production that is perfect for the holiday season in many ways. The show brings the beloved Disney film to life for the stage and offers unique twists to make it all more theatrical and accessible for the Hobby Center. It’s a technically gorgeous production with a strong cast of singers and something that should dazzle kids and their parents easily.
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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