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Date of Death: August 04, 1875

Birth Place: Odense, Fyn, DENMARK

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Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps' Plays Hartford Stage Through 5/1
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 22, 2011


Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have the hilarious Tony Award-winning hit Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps.' In Patrick Barlow's stage adaptation of the film, from the novel by John Buchan, a beautiful spy leaks a deadly secret to a man she's just met.

Upcoming MTI Shows for Poland - 3/20
by BWW - Mar 20, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 3/20 for Warsaw

Pumpkin Theatre Presents The Emperor's Nightingale, Closes 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011


The Emperor's Nightingale by Laura Amy Schlitz, directed by Moses Goldberg is based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and this version takes place in China. The production closes 20 with shows at 1 and 3pm.

The Alliance Theatre Presents HONK! Closes 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011


The Alliance Theatre announces the beloved musical HONK! will close on Sunday, March 20. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved children's fable The Ugly Duckling, HONK! Is the story of an odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find his mother.

Frye Art Museum Features DEGENERATE ART ENSEMBLE, 3/19-6/19
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2011


An array of warrior princesses, ninjas waging epic battles, hungry ghosts, birds and beasts-shape shifters all- will greet visitors at the Frye Art Museum from March 19 to June 19, 2011 when the groundbreaking Seattle performance company Degenerate Art Ensemble (DAE) will be celebrated for the first time in a museum exhibition.

Upcoming MTI Shows for Poland - 3/13
by BWW - Mar 13, 2011


Upcoming MTI Shows - 3/13 for Warsaw

SKELLING Comes To The Stage At New Victory Theater, Closes 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2011


In Skellig by David Almond, Michael, a good-natured 10-year old with more on his plate than the average boy, discovers a grouchy yet strangely mystical vagabond with a taste for brown ale and Chinese take-out hiding out in his family's garage.

Children's Theatre of Charlotte Announces 2010-11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2011


A strong lineup of productions for the 2010-11 season continues Children's Theatre of Charlotte's commitment to providing theatre that entertains, challenges and inspires young people and families. In its 63rd year, the Theatre presents a wide range of shows, including musical spectacular Disney's Aladdin, the return of popular holiday production Scrooge! and several storybook adaptations that are new to area audiences.

Pumpkin Theatre Presents The Emperor's Nightingale 3/12-20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2011


The Emperor's Nightingale by Laura Amy Schlitz, directed by Moses Goldberg is based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and this version takes place in China.

Bits 'N Pieces Theatre Presents THE UGLY DUCKLING at Kelsey Theatre, 3/12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2011


Larger-than-life puppets provide a new twist on a fairytale classic. Bits 'N Pieces Theatre brings its colorful adaptation, 'The Ugly Duckling, Starring Pinky Flamingo,' to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre Saturday, Mar. 12 at 2 and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.

THE EMPEROR'S NIGHTINGALE Lands at Pumpkin Theatre 3/12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2011


The Emperor's Nightingale by Laura Amy Schlitz, directed by Moses Goldberg is based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and this version takes place in China. The production runs March 12, 13, 19 & 20 with shows at 1 and 3pm. Tickets are $10 - $14 and can be purchased by calling 410 828 1814 or visiting www.pumpkintheatre.com.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD 3/11-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick.

CSC Presents DOUBLE FALSEHOOD 3/11-4/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2011


Classic Stage Company (CSC), under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Jessica R. Jenen, continues its 44th season with DOUBLE FALSEHOOD, written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, adapted for the 18th Century stage by Lewis Theobald, and directed by Kulick.

LJCC Announces Open Auditions for THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, 4/3
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 10, 2011


The Levine Jewish Community Center Theatre Department announces OPEN AUDITIONS (Adults 18 and up) for THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES Adaptation by Sharon A. Cole, of the story by Hans Christian Andersen Directed by Stephen Gundersheim

Journey of The Bonesetter’s Daughter Screened On PBS 5/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 9, 2011


JOURNEY OF THE BONESETTER'S DAUGHTER follows the creation of the San Francisco Opera's celebrated production of The Bonesetter's Daughter, composed by Stewart Wallace with a libretto by Amy Tan and based on her bestselling book of the same name.

The Ugly Duckling Plays Fletcher Opera Theater, Closes 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2011


The Ugly Duckling closes March 6, 2011 at Fletcher Opera Theater

The Alliance Theatre Presents HONK! 3/5-3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2011


The Alliance Theatre announces the beloved musical HONK! will begin performances on Saturday, March 5. Based on Hans Christian Andersen's beloved children's fable The Ugly Duckling, HONK! Is the story of an odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find his mother.

SKELLING Comes To The Stage At New Victory Theater, 3/4-13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2011


In Skellig by David Almond, Michael, a good-natured 10-year old with more on his plate than the average boy, discovers a grouchy yet strangely mystical vagabond with a taste for brown ale and Chinese take-out hiding out in his family's garage.

Pumpkin Theatre Presents The Emperor's Nightingale 3/12-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 1, 2011


The Emperor's Nightingale by Laura Amy Schlitz, directed by Moses Goldberg is based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and this version takes place in China.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Cameron Adams of 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 6, 2011


On Broadway as a teen and now a seven-show veteran before she turns 30, Cameron has also become a Rob Ashford regular.

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