Hans Christian Andersen
Birth Place: Odense, Fyn, DENMARK
Latest News on Hans Christian Andersen:
Review: SEA WITCH, Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Mar 2, 2026)
Out on a Limb Dance Theater to Mark 25 Years with THE SNOW QUEEN (Feb 19, 2026)
OH, MARY!, KINKY BOOTS and More Set For Theatre Under The Stars 2026/27 Season (Feb 11, 2026)
Review: SEA WITCH, Theatre Royal Drury Lane (Mar 2, 2026)
Out on a Limb Dance Theater to Mark 25 Years with THE SNOW QUEEN (Feb 19, 2026)
OH, MARY!, KINKY BOOTS and More Set For Theatre Under The Stars 2026/27 Season (Feb 11, 2026)
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Video: First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Michael Major - 2025-06-03 17:03:09
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
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Review: SEA WITCH, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
by Laura Jones - Mar 2, 2026
Staged at the cavernous Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Sea Witch arrived with the sort of fanfare usually reserved for tried-and-tested crowd-pleasers. Instead, this world premiere exposed the perils of unveiling an unpolished new musical on one of the West End’s most imposing stages.
by Laura Jones - Mar 2, 2026
Staged at the cavernous Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Sea Witch arrived with the sort of fanfare usually reserved for tried-and-tested crowd-pleasers. Instead, this world premiere exposed the perils of unveiling an unpolished new musical on one of the West End’s most imposing stages.
Out on a Limb Dance Theater to Mark 25 Years with THE SNOW QUEEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Out on a Limb Dance Theater Company will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a unique adaptation of The Snow Queen at the Luminary Arts Center in Minneapolis, showcasing a blend of dance styles and Minnesota music.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2026
Out on a Limb Dance Theater Company will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a unique adaptation of The Snow Queen at the Luminary Arts Center in Minneapolis, showcasing a blend of dance styles and Minnesota music.
OH, MARY!, KINKY BOOTS and More Set For Theatre Under The Stars 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
Theatre Under The Stars has unveiled a lineup of Broadway hits for its 2026/27 season. The upcoming season features everything from beloved classics to the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
Theatre Under The Stars has unveiled a lineup of Broadway hits for its 2026/27 season. The upcoming season features everything from beloved classics to the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary!
Grand Teton Music Festival to Celebrate 65th Anniversary with Diverse Summer Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The Grand Teton Music Festival will mark its 65th anniversary from July 2 to August 15, 2026, featuring a rich array of performances including a special Night at the Opera and concerts by The King’s Singers and Punch Brothers.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The Grand Teton Music Festival will mark its 65th anniversary from July 2 to August 15, 2026, featuring a rich array of performances including a special Night at the Opera and concerts by The King’s Singers and Punch Brothers.
Literally Alive Unveils Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Literally Alive Family Theatre will present THE LITTLE MERMAID THE MUSICAL at the Players Theatre, featuring a cast led by Nova Rivera. The show opens February 21 and runs through April 4.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
Literally Alive Family Theatre will present THE LITTLE MERMAID THE MUSICAL at the Players Theatre, featuring a cast led by Nova Rivera. The show opens February 21 and runs through April 4.
Diablo Ballet Continues 32nd Season With THE LITTLE MERMAID At Lesher Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Diablo Ballet continues its 32nd season with THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The program also features Paul Taylor’s COMPANY B and George Balanchine’s DONIZETTI VARIATIONS.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2026
Diablo Ballet continues its 32nd season with THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The program also features Paul Taylor’s COMPANY B and George Balanchine’s DONIZETTI VARIATIONS.
Review: SCOTTISH BALLET'S THE SNOW QUEEN, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 8, 2026
From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror. Along the way, you’ll meet a sparkling cast of characters, from young lovers parted by a spell to a circus ringmaster with a few tricks up his sleeve.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jan 8, 2026
From the bustle of a winter’s market to the shivers of a fairytale forest, take a journey to the Snow Queen’s palace, where you’ll find her surrounded by the icy fragments of an enchanted mirror. Along the way, you’ll meet a sparkling cast of characters, from young lovers parted by a spell to a circus ringmaster with a few tricks up his sleeve.
World Premiere Ballet by Justin Peck and More Set for New York City Ballet 2026 Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
New York City Ballet’s 2026 Winter Season will feature a world premieres by Justin Peck and NYCB Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, two early ballets by Balanchine and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
New York City Ballet’s 2026 Winter Season will feature a world premieres by Justin Peck and NYCB Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, two early ballets by Balanchine and more.
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Wilmington Drama League
by Rosanne DellAversano - Dec 18, 2025
Disney’s The Little Mermaid, loosely based on the fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen, tells the simple story of the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, and her longing to leave her ocean home and live in the world above with humans.
by Rosanne DellAversano - Dec 18, 2025
Disney’s The Little Mermaid, loosely based on the fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen, tells the simple story of the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, and her longing to leave her ocean home and live in the world above with humans.
Review: THE RED SHOES, Sadler's Wells Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Dec 12, 2025
I couldn't help but get swept away by The Red Shoes. A rich blend of romantic storytelling and cinema, this production showcases the best Matthew Bourne has to offer as a love letter to ballet in its purest (and most haunting) form. If you're unable to find a production of The Nutcracker this holiday season, a trip to Sadler's Wells will more than suffice.
by Mica Blackwell - Dec 12, 2025
I couldn't help but get swept away by The Red Shoes. A rich blend of romantic storytelling and cinema, this production showcases the best Matthew Bourne has to offer as a love letter to ballet in its purest (and most haunting) form. If you're unable to find a production of The Nutcracker this holiday season, a trip to Sadler's Wells will more than suffice.
Previews: LA SIRENETTA DI ANDERSEN IL MUSICAL al TEATRO GLORIA A MONTICHIARI
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 11, 2025
LA SIRENETTA DI ANDERSEN IL MUSICAL al TEATRO GLORIA A MONTICHIARI Una nouva versione della celebre favola con musiche e liriche del M° Simone Martino
by Ettore Farrattini - Dec 11, 2025
LA SIRENETTA DI ANDERSEN IL MUSICAL al TEATRO GLORIA A MONTICHIARI Una nouva versione della celebre favola con musiche e liriche del M° Simone Martino
The Greek National Opera Will Perform ISADORA DUCK
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
The Greek National Opera is getting ready to welcome its little friends with Isadora Duck, a highly successful musical suitable for the whole family, written and directed by Stella Michalidou, with music composed by Kostas Vomvolos.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
The Greek National Opera is getting ready to welcome its little friends with Isadora Duck, a highly successful musical suitable for the whole family, written and directed by Stella Michalidou, with music composed by Kostas Vomvolos.
Review: THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PASSION at The Church Of The Intercession
by Gregory Fletcher - Dec 3, 2025
Performed with exquisite control by the Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble, the hour-long concert of DAVID LANG'S THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PASSION becomes something far larger than the sum of its parts.
by Gregory Fletcher - Dec 3, 2025
Performed with exquisite control by the Ekmeles Vocal Ensemble, the hour-long concert of DAVID LANG'S THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL PASSION becomes something far larger than the sum of its parts.
Photos: Annabelle Aquino and More in THE LITTLE MERMAID at Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of Watermill Theatre's The Little Mermaid, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, Elgiva Field and Lara Barbier.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 28, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of Watermill Theatre's The Little Mermaid, based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen, Elgiva Field and Lara Barbier.
Interview: Playwright/Director Adam Dugas of CHILDREN OF THE WINTER KINGDOM
by Shari Barrett - Nov 25, 2025
The Actors' Gang is presenting the World Premiere of Children of the Winter Kingdom – The Bonkers Adventures of Holly and Spruce, an original family-friendly fantasy fairy tale for the theater written by Adam Dugas and Mary Eileen O’Donnell and directed by Dugas for a limited three-week engagement from December 4 to 20 at the Actors’ Gang in Culver City.
by Shari Barrett - Nov 25, 2025
The Actors' Gang is presenting the World Premiere of Children of the Winter Kingdom – The Bonkers Adventures of Holly and Spruce, an original family-friendly fantasy fairy tale for the theater written by Adam Dugas and Mary Eileen O’Donnell and directed by Dugas for a limited three-week engagement from December 4 to 20 at the Actors’ Gang in Culver City.
Photos: The Dukes of Lancaster Unveils 2025 Christmas Show THE SNOW QUEEN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
The Dukes has released first-look production images from its 2025 Christmas show, THE SNOW QUEEN. The six-actor ensemble will bring Hans Christian Andersen’s story to the stage under the direction of Chris Lawson.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 25, 2025
The Dukes has released first-look production images from its 2025 Christmas show, THE SNOW QUEEN. The six-actor ensemble will bring Hans Christian Andersen’s story to the stage under the direction of Chris Lawson.
Review: Theatre Raleigh's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 14, 2025
Based on Rosa Guy’s 1985 novel, My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a Caribbean-set retelling of the original fairy tale of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen.
by Jeffrey Kare - Nov 14, 2025
Based on Rosa Guy’s 1985 novel, My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, a Caribbean-set retelling of the original fairy tale of The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen.
THE SNOW QUEEN Will Return To Ballet Co.Laboratory in December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Ballet Co.Laboratory will present THE SNOW QUEEN December 19–21 at Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale, the production features choreography by Zoé Henrot and a cast of 90 dancers from the Company and School.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Ballet Co.Laboratory will present THE SNOW QUEEN December 19–21 at Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis. Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale, the production features choreography by Zoé Henrot and a cast of 90 dancers from the Company and School.
Photos: THE LITTLE MERMAID In Rehearsal At Watermill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The Watermill Theatre has released new rehearsal photos for THE LITTLE MERMAID, its 2025 festive family musical running from 26 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The Watermill Theatre has released new rehearsal photos for THE LITTLE MERMAID, its 2025 festive family musical running from 26 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Dance Brigade to Complete 50th Anniversary Season With MATCH GIRRL Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Dance Brigade will present the premiere of Match Girrl, a fractured fairy tale about class struggle exploring the drug and homeless crisis in San Francisco. Learn more here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
Dance Brigade will present the premiere of Match Girrl, a fractured fairy tale about class struggle exploring the drug and homeless crisis in San Francisco. Learn more here.
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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