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'Once Upon a Mattress' is a comical retelling of the 1835 fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, 'The Princess and the Pea.' This fun song and dance show is reminiscent to the films like 'The Court Jester' starring Danny Kaye. Overall the production is a fun comedy representation of the real story behind this classic fairy tale.
Summer Theatre Arts Rendezvous (STAR), Perseverance Theatre's five-week youth acting program, provides theatrical training and performance opportunities to students aged 10-18 who are excited about theatre. In addition to rehearsals, STAR participants take daily workshops on voice, movement and acting technique, culminating in three fully produced shows that are perfect summer entertainment for the whole family: Once on This Island Jr, As You Like It, and an original piece, Extreme Theatre! Performances run between July 20 and July 29.
Internationally renowned cabaret star Le Gateau Chocolat returns with a celebration of what makes us different in his reimagining of childhood favourite Hans Christian Anderson's The Ugly Duckling. Family-friendly glamour and glitz takes centre stage as Le Gateau Chocolat breaks out of his shell in his first work for children as he puts his own twist on the classic tale of identity and belonging.
This summer, the Orlando Shakes takes audiences under the sea with Brandon Robert's new telling of Hans Christian Anderson's classic fairytale, THE LITTLE MERMAID. I talked with the little mermaid herself, Jillian Gizzi, about what she's learned from playing Allura, human shoes, and more!
MainStreet Theatre Company, the resident professional company at the Lewis Family Playhouse, has special treats in store for the thousands of school groups and families who make up the bulk of their audiences. "I'm so excited to announce our 13th season", says Mireya Hepner, MainStreet's Producer. "We always strive to share stories that the kids and families will not only enjoy, but will send positive messages, as well. The three offerings next season are very different from each other, but all are geared for families to enjoy together. Our season includes a nostalgic musical, a magical introduction to contemporary dance based on a beloved book, and a new take on an age-old story."
Aimed at those aged from to two to 11, it runs during the half-term holiday (Monday 28 May to Sunday 3 June). There are shows, events and workshops at The Marlowe Theatre, The Marlowe Studio, The Marlowe Kit (in Stour Streeet), and in the city's streets.
For the first time in New England, Little Mermaid splashes onto the stage in a live action ballet spectacle by Festival Ballet Providence (FBP). The classic fairytale takes you on a bubbly adventure under the sea with imaginative choreography by Charlotte Ballet¹s Mark Diamond and a colorful cast of dancing characters. The Rhode Island premiere makes its debut in Providence April 27-29, 2018 at The Vets.
Since the earliest days of civilization, legends abound of mythical sea creatures who lure handsome young men to the lower depths of the sea. One such story is of Ondine, which tells of a young man on a beach enamored with a beautiful shadow from the sea. This story has sparked the imaginations of composers from Dvorak's operatic masterpiece "Rusalka" to compositions by Ravel and Debussy, and a critically acclaimed play by the French dramatist Jean Giraudoux. This legend was popularized in Hans Christian Anderson's fairy tale, 'The Little Mermaid.' and in the popular Disney animated film by the same name.
For the first time in New England, Little Mermaid splashes onto the stage in a live action ballet spectacle by Festival Ballet Providence (FBP). The classic fairytale takes you on a bubbly adventure under the sea with imaginative choreography by Charlotte Ballet¹s Mark Diamond and a colorful cast of dancing characters. The Rhode Island premiere makes its debut in Providence April 27-29, 2018 at The Vets.
This week audiences are invited to journey under the sea as Birdie Productions opens The Little Mermaid at the Bryan Brown Theatre in Bankstown. The show will run from 13 - 22nd April and stars Jaime Hadwen (Muriel's Wedding) as Ariel, Tom Ragen as Prince Eric, Michele Lansdown as Ursula and Julian Kuo as Sebastian.
San Francisco Ballet has announced its 2018-19 Season program and schedule. This summer, SF Ballet will return to Festival Napa Valley for one performance only on Friday, July 27, 2018, accompanied by members of the SF Ballet Orchestra. In addition, the Company will also return to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., from October 23-28, 2018, where they will perform two mixed-bill programs of selected works from Unbound: A Festival of New Works.
Festival Ballet Providence is thrilled announce this year's season finale, Little Mermaid. Choreographed by Mark Diamond, this family show invites audiences to dive into the underwater world of the classic Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale. The production will incorporate exciting multi-media elements, complete with extraordinary sets and imaginative costumes -- and a full cast of characters, including students from the Festival Ballet Providence School. Little Mermaid will take place over the weekend of April 27-29 at The Vets, One Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903
Academy Award and Golden Globe winning performer George Chakiris and acclaimed dancer, Barrie Chase have been named the honorees for the Professional Dancers Society's (PDS) annual Gypsy Awards Luncheon, it was announced by PDS President, Mitzi Gaynor and PDS Board Chairman, Joni Berry. Emmy and Grammy nominated choreographer/director/singer Toni Basil will receive the organization's Choreographer's Award. PDS' 31st Anniversary Luncheon will be held on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel (9876 Wilshire Blvd.) in Beverly Hills, CA.
Underbelly Festival is back for its tenth year on the Southbank with an incredible line-up, including headline shows from four countries across four different continents by some of the finest purveyors of circus in the world.
Nancy Manocherian's the cell (Artistic Director, Kira Simring) will present the Off Broadway Premiere of BASTARD JONES, a rock musical comedy based on Henry Fielding's bawdy 18th century novel, The History of Tom Jones. With book, lyrics, & direction by Marc Acito (Broadway's Allegiance) and music & lyrics by Amy Engelhardt (Grammy nominees The Bobs), performances begin June 14 at the cell. Opening is slated for Thursday, June 22.
The winners of the 2017 Gypsy Rose Lee Awards are announced by the Seattle critics circle, Seattle Theater Writers!
Join The Yardley Players at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre for a wise, funny tale about a chick named Ugly. Shunned by the other barnyard animals for being different, he ultimately finds acceptance when his special kind of beauty is revealed. Honk! The Musical comes to the Kelsey stage Fridays, Feb. 9 and 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Feb. 10 and 17 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Feb. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m.
The Snow Queen is based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson and is written by Matt Opatrny. Developed as part of New Victory Labworks at the New Victory Theater in New York, and inspired by the ideas of an ambitious fourth grade class at P.S. 3, this show is now in performances at the New Ohio Theatre under the direction of Jessica Burr. A beautiful story of love, The Snow Queen is the innocence of a child meshed with the trials of adulthood: lives that are affected by the inexplicable, obstacles that need a determined heart to overcome, and a love made stronger by the knowledge that success is somehow knowingly right around the corner. It is a story that teaches its audience that a child's love for her best friend is nothing short of spectacular, and our main character Gerda's pursuit of her best friend after he has been abducted by the Snow Queen gives her the fortitude we all wish to have - the ability to believe in the impossible.
The Little Mermaid, based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, opened on this day in 2008 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
There's something for everyone in North Texas Performing Arts' January auditions! Check out the listings and sign up for an audition slot today!
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