Hans Christian Andersen News

Today in 1996, the first Broadway revival of Once Upon a Mattress opened at the Broadhurst Theatre, where it ran for188 performances. Once Upon a Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. The play was written as an adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. Once Upon A Mattress marked the Broadway debut of later stage and TV legend Carol Burnett, who originated the role of Princess Winnifred.

Tickets are now on sale for Arts Centre Melbourne's much anticipated 2013 Families & Youth program. With an international selection of the world's leading innovators in children's entertainment, home-grown creations by Australia's favourite family-friendly theatre companies and some rhyme-bustin' hip hop for good measure - there is something for the whole family in 2013.

Segerstrom Center's International Dance Season continues February 8 - 10 with the return of Hamburg Ballet performing its hauntingly compelling production of The Little Mermaid. This sophisticated interpretation of the classic story delves into the deeper themes of conflicted love and loss. Neumeier's contemporary version of The Little Mermaid explores two divergent worlds: the serenity and simplicity of underwater life and the complex, often absurd, lives of humans.

The multi-talented Julia Mattison will be joining the cast Missed Connections: An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics for tonight's December 3 performance at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

The Bonstelle Theatre will open an adaptation by Tyler J. Monroe of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most popular fairytales, The Snow Queen, just in time for the holiday season. It runs from tonight, November 30 to December 9, 2012.

Bloomington Theatre and Art Center has announced Striking 12, a Bloomington Civic Theatre (BCT) production taking place in the Black Box Theater tonight, November 30 through December 16, 2012. Striking 12 is directed by Christine Weber.

The multi-talented Julia Mattison will be joining the cast Missed Connections: An Exploration into the Online Postings of Desperate Romantics for the December 3 performance at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.

On Friday, November 30, The Metropolitan Museum of Art will offer a live webcast of the first of five performances of an updated version of the 16th-century Chinese Kunqu opera masterpiece Peony Pavilion that will take place in the Met's Astor Court, the courtyard modeled on a 17th-century Chinese garden. This 70-minute version of the opera has been developed and directed by celebrated composer Tan Dun, with a new score by Mr. Tan and choreography by Huang Doudou, one of China's most prominent dancers. It will be performed by Zhang Jun, one of China's most respected Kunqu performers, and the Shanghai Zhang Jun Art Center Company.

Grammy and Tony award winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik will headline Michele Clark's Sunset Session Tour 2012 kicking off at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas tonight, November 9. Sheik will be performing songs from his new album Covers 80s Remixed out on his own imprint Sneaky Records/MRI. See full list of dates below.

Michael Rosen, the Children's Poet Laureate (2007-9) and author of over 140 children's books will perform his wonderful show full of poems, songs and jokes including old favorites like We're Going On A Bear Hunt while Kipper Tie Theatre will premiere a new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's favorite, The Ugly Duckling.

Grammy and Tony award winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik will headline Michele Clark's Sunset Session Tour 2012 kicking off at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas on November 9. Sheik will be performing songs from his new album Covers 80s Remixed out on his own imprint Sneaky Records/MRI. See full list of dates below.

Musical America, now in its third century, today announced the winners of the annual Musical America Awards, recognizing artistic excellence and achievement in the arts.

The Bonstelle Theatre will open an adaptation by Tyler J. Monroe of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most popular fairytales, The Snow Queen, just in time for the holiday season. It runs from November 30 to December 9, 2012. This classic children's fairytale is a holiday treat, and the Bonstelle Theatre's production will include a preshow craft activity with cast members for children starting 45 minutes prior to curtain time.

The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the Globe's 15th annual production of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Grammy and Tony award winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik will headline Michelle Clark's Sunset Session Tour 2012 kicking off at Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas on November 9. Sheik will be performing songs from his new album Covers 80s Remixed due on November 6 on his own imprint Sneaky Records/MRI.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As announced this morning on NBC's 'TODAY' show, Danny Kaye, a beloved American icon, humanitarian role model and legendary entertainer, will be celebrated during The Danny Kaye Centennial, a year-long tribute filled with activities and events highlighting this uniquely talented man who brought laughter and joy to generations.

Thomas Ades will conduct the Metropolitan Opera premiere of his opera The Tempest in a series of performances beginning October 23. Robert Lepage directs a new production of the critically heralded English-language opera, with a libretto by Meredith Oakes based on Shakespeare's play. Simon Keenlyside stars as Prospero, with Audrey Luna in the stratospheric coloratura role of Ariel; Isabel Leonard as Prospero's daughter Miranda;Iestyn Davies as the jester Trinculo; Alek Shrader in his Met debut as the shipwrecked nobleman Ferdinand; Alan Oke as the gentle-hearted monster Caliban; William Burden as the King of Naples; and Toby Spence as Prospero's usurper brother, Antonio.

Grammy and Tony award winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik will headline Michelle Clark's Sunset Session Tour 2012 kicking off at Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas on November 9. Sheik will be performing songs from his new album Covers 80s Remixed due on November 6 on his own imprint Sneaky Records/MRI. See full list of dates below.

The Moscow production of THE LITTLE MERMAID will open tonight, on the 175th anniversary of the first publication of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. This marks the first musical production to play the newly-renovated ROSSIA Theatre on Pushkin Square, now the largest theatrical venue in Moscow.