The Brothers Grimm News

Theater Works - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Resident Youth Theatre Company presents the play Hansel and Gretel, opening tonight, May 10, 2013.

Theater Works - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Resident Youth Theatre Company presents the play Hansel and Gretel, opening this Friday night May 10, 2013.

Theater Works - Peoria Center for the Performing Arts Resident Youth Theatre Company presents the play Hansel and Gretel, opening May 10, 2013.

For audiences age four and up, Frog and Peach Theatre Company, 'a brave company that is a jewel of Off-Broadway' (Ronald Gross, NY Theatre Buying Guide), will present a fairy tale series, 'Tinkerbell Theatre,' adapting 'Cinderella' (from the Brothers Grimm) and 'The Tinderbox' (from Hans Christian Anderson) into Rocky-and-Bullwinkle style plays featuring sing-along songs and big, soft puppets. The plays, written and directed by Lynnea Benson, will be followed by puppet-making workshops to which all kids attending will be invited. The two plays will be presented in repertory April 27 to May 19 at West End Theater, 263 West 86th Street.

Columbus Children's Theatre's popular touring version of Cinderella, adapted by William Goldsmith and based on the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale, will be performed at the Park Street Theatre, April 25 - May 12, 2013 The play, recommended for ages 4 and up, is currently touring to schools throughout Ohio. The CCT Touring Company is celebrating over 40 seasons and will tour to over 200 schools and reach over 85,000 students this season.

Center for Puppetry Arts has announced its upcoming 2013-2014 season. To celebrate its milestone 35th anniversary, the Center will continue its tradition of presenting great storytelling through puppetry, including innovative adaptations and dynamic new works by the Center's company, as well as acclaimed artists from across the U.S.

St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly escapes, a lyrical love story laced with devilish humor unfolds. The production features a bluegrass score by longtime Kneehigh composer Stu Barker, performed by live musicians and the cast.

St. Ann's Warehouse will welcome back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "The Girl Without Hands," narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly escapes, a lyrical love story laced with devilish humor unfolds. The production features a bluegrass score by longtime Kneehigh composer Stu Barker, performed by live musicians and the cast.

BRIELLA CALAFIORE makes an Off-Broadway appearance in Anthony J. Wilkinson's 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' tonight, February 16th at St. Luke's Theatre for One Night Only.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (http://orlandoshakes.org) opens its 2013-2014 Theater for Young Audiences Series (TYA) with a World Premiere adaptation of Sleeping Beauty, written by Brandon Roberts. Complete with a brave prince, a beautiful princess, and a magical kiss, this quirky retelling of Sleeping Beauty will introduce the classic fairy tale to a new generation of kids and families. Recommended for families with children ages 4 and older, Sleeping Beauty will be on the Goldman Stage from June 20 - July 29, 2013 with preview performances on June 18 and June 19.

St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly escapes, a lyrical love story laced with devilish humor unfolds. The production features a bluegrass score by longtime Kneehigh composer Stu Barker, performed by live musicians and the cast.

In a magical World Premiere, Virginia Stage Company will present the new pre-Broadway musical Frog Kiss, tonight, January 15-February 3, 2013 at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. 'Once Upon a Town,' a series of whimsical events designed to delight and engage the community, will complement the musical.

In a magical World Premiere, Virginia Stage Company will present the new pre-Broadway musical Frog Kiss, January 15-February 3, 2013 at the Wells Theatre in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. "Once Upon a Town," a series of whimsical events designed to delight and engage the community, will complement the musical.

BRIELLA CALAFIORE makes an Off-Broadway appearance in Anthony J. Wilkinson's 'My Big Gay Italian Wedding' on February 16th at St. Luke's Theatre for One Night Only.

Kritzerland Records has just announced their plans to re-release special editions of some of Hollywood's classic movies. The full list of upcoming releases, are below:

Tickets are now on sale for Arts Centre Melbourne's much anticipated 2013 Families & Youth program. With an international selection of the world's leading innovators in children's entertainment, home-grown creations by Australia's favourite family-friendly theatre companies and some rhyme-bustin' hip hop for good measure - there is something for the whole family in 2013!

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has scheduled the following American Sign Language (ASL) and Audio Described performances for the upcoming productions at the Loeb Drama Center for Hansel and Gretel and Pippin.

THE SECRET SOCIAL is not traditional theatre. No plot, no social message. All in all the goings on are intended for fun. That is, if you are in the mood to be uninhibited, and just have a great time. It also helps if you and half the audience are looped and let loose with rude and creative comments.

The Eighth Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Artists, produced by Goodspeed Musicals' Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre, kicks off its tremendously popular three day festival of brand new works on Friday, January 18, at the Goodspeed Opera House with a staged reading of Nine Wives.