Hans Christian Andersen News

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.

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.

Aurora Theatre has assembled the best children's performers in the region, bringing them to Gwinnett County in order to give parents and their children a chance to experience their artistry in our amazing facility in downtown Lawrenceville.

Walt Disney Pictures' Oscar®-winning animated feature, "The Little Mermaid" splashes into Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre for an exclusive theatrical engagement January 21 through February 10, 2011, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Aurora Theatre has assembled the best children's performers in the region, bringing them to Gwinnett County in order to give parents and their children a chance to experience their artistry in our amazing facility in downtown Lawrenceville.

How can you tell if someone is really, truly a princess? In this funny, fast-paced show, the Tarradiddle Players put a slapstick spin on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale.

Famous tales from childhood come to life upon the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre in ONCE UPON A TIME, beginning January 15.

Old Courthouse Theatre 49 Spring Street NW - Concord, NC 28025 - 704 788-2405 announces AUDITIONS for "HONK!"

Famous tales from childhood come to life onstage as Clarksville's Roxy Regional Theatre debuts John McDonald's Once Upon A Time, running January 15 through February 12.

Harold Bloom, America's leading literary critic and author of the best-seller 'Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human," will join Classic Stage Company Artistic Director Brian Kulick in a rare public appearance on Monday evening, February 7 at 7 pm at CSC (136 East 13th Street) as a special one-night-only event to benefit CSC's ongoing Shakespeare programming.

How can you tell if someone is really, truly a princess? In this funny, fast-paced show, the Tarradiddle Players put a slapstick spin on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale.

Famous tales from childhood come to life upon the stage of the Roxy Regional Theatre in ONCE UPON A TIME, beginning January 15.

Famous tales from childhood come to life onstage as Clarksville's Roxy Regional Theatre debuts John McDonald's Once Upon A Time, running January 15 through February 12.

The 2011 Spoleto Festival USA has announced the line-up for this year. The event will be held in Charlestown, South Caroline from May 27 through June 12. The Festival will include a total of 152 performances by artists from around the world.

One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.

David Almond's enchanting tale takes flight this Christmas at the Young Vic with music composed by world famous electronic duo Pet Shop Boys.

Focusing on key venues presenting top quality theatre for children and young people, these listings highlight the best of theatre for children this Christmas. This listing is compiled by a consortium of venues aiming to raise the profile of high quality theatre for children in London - artsdepot, Half Moon Young People's Theatre, Little Angel Theatre, Lyric Hammersmith, New Diorama, Polka Theatre, Stratford Circus, Unicorn Theatre.

SpeakEasy Stage breaks from holiday tradition with New Year's Eve story by indie rock trio GrooveLily and Tony winner Rachel Sheinkin, with a big nod to Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Match Girl.'

Westport Country Playhouse's Family Festivities Series will present, "Season's Greetings," with magic, music, live animals, special effects and audience participation, celebrating the world's seasonal holidays, on Sunday, December 12, 1 and 4 p.m.

One of the most beloved stories of all time comes to life in White River Junction when Northern Stage, the region's professional theater, stages L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz from December 8 - January 2.