Hans Christian Andersen News

Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story is a brilliant, original and highly engrossing feature-length documentary depicting the life and times of the best-selling children's author and illustrator, Tomi Ungerer.

According to Deadline.com, Kelly Marcel, screenwriter for the film adaptation of E L James' FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, will now pen the script for director Joe Wright's new adaptation of THE LITTLE MERMAID for Working Title.

Piedmont Players Theatre introduces the cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.

The 'invaluable' and 'indispensable' Metropolitan Playhouse--2011 Obie Award winner--presents a ballet for the whole family - The Ugly Duckling, from the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Choreographed by Rachael Kosch at Metropolitan's home: 220 E 4th Street.

Transport Group, the Drama Desk, Outer Critics, and OBIE award-winning theatre company, has announced additional casting for the one-night-only, all-star concert of the acclaimed 1959 Broadway classic musical Once Upon A Mattress on Monday, June 17 at 7pmat the The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre in The Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42nd Street. Joining previously announced Jackie Hoffman as Princess Winnifred and John 'Lypsinka' Epperson as Queen Aggravain are Tony nominee Danny Burstein (Follies) as King Sextimus, Tony nominee John Cariani (Fiddler on the Roof) as The Jester, Jill Paice (Curtains) as Lady Larken, Drama Desk nominee Lewis Cleale (The Book of Mormon) as Sir Harry, OBIE winner Jonathan Hammond (The Boys in the Band) as The Wizard, Stanley Bahorek (Queen of the Mist) as The Minstrel, and Drama Desk nominee David Rossmer (Peter and the Starcatcher) as Prince Dauntless.

Far Out Isn't Far Enough: The Tomi Ungerer Story is a brilliant, original and highly engrossing feature-length documentary depicting the life and times of the best-selling children's author and illustrator, Tomi Ungerer.

Go 'Under the Sea' for a spectacular view backstage as our cast learns how to swim. Disney's The Little Mermaid will run at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from May 29 through June 30, 2013. For tickets visit www.PaperMill.org.

When a hotel boasts a waterfront location, there's only one solution to beating the summer heat basking in the sunshine with a cocktail in hand and a cool breeze passing through. At the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel, located at the harbor, guests and locals alike can celebrate summer at the Waterfront Terrace, open now through 31st August at this Copenhagen, Denmark hotel.

Transport Group, the Drama Desk, Outer Critics' Circle, and OBIE award-winning theatre company, has announced that it will present a one-night-only, all-star concert of the acclaimed 1959 classic Broadway musical Once Upon A Mattress on Monday, June 17 at 7pm at the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre in the Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 West 42 Street. Jackie Hoffman will star as Princess Winnifred with John 'Lypsinka' Epperson as The Queen Aggravain, and the evening will be directed by five-time Drama Desk nominee, Jack Cummings III. Composer Mary Rodgers will take part in a post-show discussion with the audience. Further casting will be announced at a later date. The benefit concert for Transport Group is co-produced by John Epperson.

For centuries, fanciful storytelling has served an integral purpose – offering people a fleeting distraction from their everyday hardships. Today, even prosperous societies are constantly reminded by news media of the rampant war, hunger and strife across the world. Taking a cue from the fairy tales of Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen – two of his major influences – Glenn delivers traditional Irish tales in his 2011 short story collection “Sean and 'Himself'” (published by iUniverse), which will be featured in the 2013 New Title Showcase book exhibit.

The Performance Project @ University Settlement presents On The Square Productions' socially relevant retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy story, The Snow Queen, tonight, May 17th & 18th at 8pm at University Settlement, located at 184 Eldridge Street in NYC. This production was devised by the company, written by Rob Benson and directed by Deborah Wolfson while in residence at University Settlement.

Children's book illustrator Eric Rohmann is the recipient of the 2013 Bull-Bransom Award, announced the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Rohmann was selected for the award, given annually for excellence in children's book illustration with a wildlife and nature focus, for the 2012 picture book 'Oh, No!' (Schwartz & Wade Books), written by Candace Fleming. The artist traveled to Jackson Hole to accept the award at a ceremony presented as part of the National Museum of Wildlife Art's Celebration of Young Artists event on May 2.

Kelrik Productions has announced DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID swims into Unity, 1490 Southwood Drive in San Luis Obispo today, May 4 through the 26th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Children's book illustrator Eric Rohmann is the recipient of the 2013 Bull-Bransom Award, announced the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Rohmann was selected for the award, given annually for excellence in children's book illustration with a wildlife and nature focus, for the 2012 picture book 'Oh, No!' (Schwartz & Wade Books), written by Candace Fleming. The artist traveled to Jackson Hole to accept the award at a ceremony presented as part of the National Museum of Wildlife Art's Celebration of Young Artists event on May 2.

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, will present a new production of Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle featuring Christopher Lloyd (Azdak), directed by Brian Kulick (who directed Brecht's Galileo last season), and featuring new music by Tony Award-winning singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening). The Caucasian Chalk Circle will begin performances tonight, May 3 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 9. The official opening is Thursday, May 30.

Go 'under the sea' this summer with the Roxy Regional School of the Arts in Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Jr., opening Friday, May 17, at 6pm.

Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced the cast and creative team for Disney's The Little Mermaid, based on the classic animated film of the same title.