Hans Christian Andersen News

​​​​​​​Northern Ballet is bringing Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale to life this autumn as it tours The Little Mermaid to theatres across the UK. 

'The Little Mermaid' a Broadway production inspired by the Disney movie, will be staged in Brazil at Teatro Santander on July 17th. It is the first time Disney has allowed an staging in the country, without obligation to be a replica of the American production.

The Little Mermaid is the perfect summer show, and audiences can enjoy this delightful show at The Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre through August 6th. Grace Atherholt and Amy Fenicle, who portray Ariel and Flounder, took a few moments from their busy show schedule to share their insights into the production.

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist producer Robert Suddeth is writing the script. Plot details are currently under wraps, other than that the film will be a new 'unique twist' on the Princess and the Pea. Suddeth is also currently working on The Rise of the Pink Ladies, a new Grease prequel series on Paramount+.

The historic Royal Theatre in Downtown Benton is preparing for its 2022-2023 season. This 29th season for The Royal Players is filled with an eclectic group of musicals ranging from a retelling of an iconic literary tale, a musical theater classic, and a Disney favorite, just to name a few.

Lookingglass Theatre Company, now celebrating 35 years of timeless and timely productions, announces 2022-23 Season memberships are on sale! A partnership with one of this city's leading Black theatre companies.

​​​​​​​Northern Ballet's original pioneering ballet for children, Ugly Duckling, is to return to the stage this autumn. The production will open at Leeds' Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre from 24 - 27 October before visiting the Royal Opera House's Linbury Theatre in London from 29 - 30 October. 

Little Angel Theatre announced shows for their upcoming Autumn / Winter season

The Gateway starts rehearsals this week for DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID and is set to open July 15 and runs through August 7 in Bellport.

Lookingglass Theatre Company has announced its 35th Season! A partnership with one of this city’s leading Black theatre companies. A homegrown holiday hearth-warmer. Two original CHI-made works each featuring unconventional central characters. A twirl around five extraordinary homespun districts, and more.

The Winter Season in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse will open on 10 November with Henry V directed by Headlong Artistic Director Holly Race Roughan and co-produced by the Globe and Headlong with Leeds Playhouse and Royal & Derngate, Northampton.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including 'Under the Sea,' 'Kiss the Girl' and 'Part of Your World.' Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Disney's The Little Mermaid offers a fantastic creative opportunity for rich costumes and sets, as well as the chance to perform some of the best-known songs from the past 30 years.

Join in at Orono High School Theatre for Disney's The Little Mermaid. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages.

Celebrate Pride with the Royal Opera House and enjoy a range of events and activities this July, commemorating LGBTQ+ creatives and campaigners and examining the many challenges faced by the community over the past 50 years.  

The Lyric Theatre Belfast has commissioned writer/director Paul Boyd to create an all-new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved adventure story The Snow Queen to run at Northern Ireland's national producing theatre from 25th November 2022.

L’amour peut-il transgresser la frontière entre le monde innocent des créatures fantastiques et celui, corrompu, des humains ? Conte romantique nourri de ballades tchèques, Rusalka est aussi un sommet absolu de l’opéra : Dvořák, admirable symphoniste, s’y révèle d'un lyrique ardent et attaché à la terre.

Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy has announced its 2023 season of entertainment, including its highly anticipated production of TITANIC (postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic), the world premiere of a unique new Frank Loesser musical, HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN IN NEW YORK & more. View the complete schedule and how to get tickets here.

The Board of Directors of The House Theatre of Chicago announced that it will formally wind down operations following its production of the North American premiere of The Tragedy of King Christophe, which closed on Sunday, May 29.

Read our critic's review of Frozen on stage. Frozen is not just a musical; it’s a spectacle.

Are you ready to rock?  MPAC's annual spring musical takes the stage June 3-5 with four performances of School of Rock.