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Hans Christian Andersen

Date of Death: August 04, 1875

Birth Place: Odense, Fyn, DENMARK

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Centenary Stage Company Reveals its 2023-2024 Season of Theatre, Music, and Dance in Hackettstown

Centenary Stage Company, the not-for-profit theatre company prepares a full schedule of professional theatrical performances for their 38th season. Productions from the Professional Theatre Series, Fringe Festival, NEXTstage Repertory, Women Playwright's Series, plus plenty of Concert events will make up the company's 2023 – 2024 season.

Sutton Foster-Led ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, PAL JOEY with Ephraim Sykes and Jennifer Holliday Set for New York City Center's 2023/24 Season

New York City Center has announced programming for the 2023 – 2024 Season, 80 Years at the Center of the Arts, which will include productions of Pal Joey, Titanic, Once Upon a Mattress, Jelly's Last Jam, and more!

THE LITTLE MERMAID Tops U.K. Box Office With Opening Weekend Debut

The Little Mermaid made a splash at the U.K. box office this past weekend! Disney's new live action reimagining of the classic movie musical earned £5 million ($6.2 million) at the U.K. and Ireland box office, accounting for 49% of the ticket sales across the three day weekend.

THE LITTLE MERMAID Brings in $125M in Opening Weekend as of Friday

The Little Mermaid, which already took in $10.3 million in previews, made $38 million on opening day Friday, May 26th, bringing the 3-day total to $105M and the 4-day total to $125M in its first week of release.

Spitalfields Music Festival 2023 Announces Line-Up

Spitalfields Music has announced the full programme for its 2023 Festival, which will see world premieres, new music, overlooked historic pieces and classic repertoire performed in iconic East London locations from Village Underground to the Tower of London.

Review Roundup: Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Live Action Remake Swims Into Theaters

'The Little Mermaid' stars Halle Bailey (Chloe x Halle, 'The Color Purple') as Ariel; Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs ('Hamilton,' 'Snowpiercer') as the voice of Sebastian; Melissa McCarthy ('Bridesmaids') as Ursula; Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric; and more. Find out what critics thought and read The Little Mermaid reviews now!

Listen: Hear THE LITTLE MERMAID Soundtrack With Daveed Diggs, Melissa McCarthy & More

Disney has debuted the soundtrack for the live action The Little Mermaid. Featuring all-new performances by the cast, the soundtrack features three new original songs that the original film's composer, Alan Menken, co-wrote with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Hear Daveed Diggs sing 'Under the Sea,' Melissa McCarthy sing 'Poor Unfortunate Souls,' and more now!

POTUS, 9 TO 5, and More Set For Virginia Repertory Theatre's 2023-24 Season

Virginia Repertory Theatre has announced the musicals, plays and special presentations for its 2023-2024 Signature Season at the November Theatre downtown, the Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern, the Children’s Season at the Virginia Rep Center for Arts and Education as well as the Theatre Gym studio space.

Review: THE BOOK CLUB at Morrilton High School

What did our critic think of THE BOOK CLUB at Morrilton High School?

Review: Hale Centre Theatre's World Premiere of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN IN NEW YORK is Disarmingly Charming

The world premiere of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN IN NEW YORK on Hale Centre Theatre’s Jewel Box Stage is a disarmingly charming throwback to the Golden Age musical. Commissioned by the estate of Frank Loesser (GUYS AND DOLLS, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT EVEN TRYING), it features the Oscar-nominated score of the 1952 film HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN and other trunk songs. 

Photos: See New Shots of Halle Bailey & Jonah Hauer-King in THE LITTLE MERMAID

Ahead of the live action reimagining of The Little Mermaid making its highly-anticipated debut in theaters, Disney has shared new photos from the upcoming film, offering a new look at Halle Bailey as Ariel and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, plus the characters of Sebastian and Scuttle, voiced by Daveed Diggs and Awkwafina, respectively.

Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston Announces THE LITTLE MERMAID And OKLAHOMA! For Summer Season

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston continues its mission to fuse education and audience entertainment through musical theatre in its 54th Season, bringing two timeless and timely classics, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (June 23 - July 2, 2023) and Disney's TheLittle Mermaid (July 28 - August 6, 2023) to life on stage this summer.

StoryBook Theatre Celebrates What It Means To Be Extraordinary Both Onstage and in the Community

StoryBook Theatre (SBT) has announced their 47th Season with nine on-stage productions that celebrate the extraordinary in everyone. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!

Inland Pacific Ballet Presents THE LITTLE MERMAID

Inland Pacific Ballet returns this spring with its spectacular landmark production of The Little Mermaid, the classic tale about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea for love.

Tri-Valley Repertory Theater to Present THE SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE by Min Kahng This Month

Tri-Valley Repertory Theater is collaborating with The City of Pleasanton to celebrate ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH with the presentation of THE SONG OF THE NIGHTINGALE by Min Kahng.

THE PROM, BEAUTIFUL, and More Set For ZACH Theatre's 2023-24 Season

ZACH Theatre, Central Texas' premier professional theatre, has announced the 2023–24 Season including regional premieres, a Tony Award-winning play and musicals, new works and family fun. Learn more about the full season here!

Review: DISNEY'S LITTLE MERMAID JR at Red Curtain Theatre

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S LITTLE MERMAID JR at Red Curtain Theatre?

Beck Center For The Arts Presents ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Beck Center for the Arts, one of the oldest continuously running Youth Theater programs in the nation has announced the delightful Youth Theater musical production, Once Upon A Mattress.

Inland Pacific Ballet Presents THE LITTLE MERMAID

Inland Pacific Ballet returns this spring with its spectacular landmark production of The Little Mermaid, the classic tale about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea for love.

Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Blackfriars Theatre

What did our critic think of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Blackfriars Theatre? While Rochester may still be immersed in the cold and blustery late-winter climate, one need only head to East Main Street for reprieve, as Blackfriars Theatre's 'Once on this Island' will transport you to the warm tropics of the Caribbean and tell the story of love, resilience, and the spirit of hope.

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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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