Honk! 1999 - Articles Page 5

Opened: September 22, 1999
Closing: October 09, 1999

Honk! - 1999 - London Fringe History , Info & More

Landor Theatre
70 Landor Rd., Clapham London

Based on the story “The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen

Honk! is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen story The Ugly Duckling. This is the story of Ugly, whose odd, gawky looks instantly incite prejudice from his family and other barnyard creatures. Separated from the farm and pursued by a hungry Cat, Ugly must find his way home. Along his rollicking and harrowing journey he not only discovers his true beauty and glorious destiny, but also finds love and acceptance in all its forms. Aimed primarily at children and their parents, the musical incorporates a message of tolerance.



The original London production won the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical.

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HONK FOR JESUS. SAVE YOUR SOUL. Sets Blu-Ray Release
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2022


Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. is a satirical comedy starring Regina Hall as Trinitie Childs - the proud first lady of a Southern Baptist megachurch, who together with her husband Pastor Lee-Curtis Childs (Sterling K. Brown), once served a congregation in the tens of thousands. Check out the featured bonus materials now!

43RD ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST and HONK! PARADE To Be Held This Week
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 2, 2022


The Harvard Square Business Association has announced the return of the 43rd Annual Oktoberfest and slightly irrepressible and fabulously madcap 17th Annual HONK! Parade on Sunday, October 9th, 2022. Come be a part of this unique, irreverent, family-friendly annual tradition where musicians and spectators “reclaim the streets for horns, bikes and feet”!

Honk NYC! 16th Annual Street Band Festival Returns Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2022


The 16th Annual HONK NYC! Festival (October 11 – 19, 2022) is back after a wildly productive summer with NYC DOT's Open Streets. 

Photos: First Look at IDENTICAL, Based on THE PARENT TRAP
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2022


Destined for the West End, it will open at Nottingham Playhouse 26 July – 14 August 2022, then transfer to Salford’s The Lowry 19 August – 3 September 2022. Get a first look at the production in the photos here!

PETER PAN: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE Comes to Canterbury's Malthouse Theatre in Spring 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022


PETER PAN: A Musical Adventure, with music and lyrics by award-winning songwriting duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins, HONK!, Half a Sixpence) and book by Willis Hall (Billy Liar) will be presented in a new production at Canterbury’s Malthouse Theatre in Spring 2023. 

Photos: See Emily Tierney, James Darch & More in Rehearsals for Trevor Nunn-Directed IDENTICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2022


Identical is based on the novel ‘The Parent Trap’ by Erich Kästner, which inspired the Disney films featuring Hayley Mills in 1961 and Lindsay Lohan in 1998.  Destined for the West End, it will open at Nottingham Playhouse 26 July – 14 August 2022, then transfer to Salford’s The Lowry 19 August – 3 September 2022. Check out rehearsal photos here!

Former HAMILTON Stars Andrew Chappelle & Taran Killam Team Up For FANATIC Short Film
by Michael Major - Jun 24, 2022


Former Hamilton co-stars Andrew Chappelle and Taran Killam have reunited to film Fanatic, a new short film written by Chappelle. Additional cast includes Honk for Jesus, Save Your Soul, star Devere Rogers as Gerald, Caroline Rhea ('Sabrina the Teenage Witch') Matt Cook ('Man with a Plan') Sam Pancake ('Will & Grace') and Shannon Dang ('Kung Fu').

Algonquin Announces Cast and Creative Team For MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2022


Algonquin Arts Theatre (Pamela Ward-Executive Director) has announced the cast and creative team for its first production of the 2022/2023 season, Mary Poppins.

Full Cast Announced For IDENTICAL, New Musical Adaptation of THE PARENT TRAP
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2022


The full cast has been announced for 'Identical', the new musical adaptation of Erich Kästner's novel 'The Parent Trap', directed by Olivier & Tony award-winning Trevor Nunn, including three sets of identical twins and two new star dogs!

Winners Announced for 2022 High School Musical Theatre Awards at Proctors
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022


The Collaborative School of the Arts at Proctors congratulates the winners of this year’s High School Musical Theatre Awards in partnership with The Broadway League and presented by the Times Union. View all the nominees and winners from the greater Capital Region of New York State.

Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 2022 Rising Star Award Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022


The 2022 Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards ceremony will take place at Paper Mill Playhouse on Monday, June 6, at 7:30pm, featuring presenters from both Broadway and beyond. See the full list of nominees.

Collaborative School of the Arts Announces Nominees for the 2022 High School Musical Theatre Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2022


 The Collaborative School of the Arts has announced the 6th annual High School Musical Theatre Awards in partnership with The Broadway League and presented by the Times Union at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at the MainStage at Proctors.

Hartland Drama Club Presents Heartwarming Musical Comedy HONK!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2022


Perfect for early Mother's Day gifts, a delightful adaptation of one of the world's most beloved fables comes to Livingston County as Hartland High School Drama Club presents the musical 'Honk!' Friday through Sunday, April 22-24, and April 29-May 1, at Hartland High School.

Garden Theatre Announces 2022/23 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 24, 2022


At the opening night performance of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on April 23, Artistic Director Joseph C. Walsh announced Garden Theatre’s upcoming 15th season. Current subscribers may renew their subscriptions immediately. New subscriptions begin at $96 and go on sale May 24. All single tickets go on sale July 6.

Cast Announced for IDENTICAL, New Musical Adaptation of THE PARENT TRAP Novel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022


After a five-year casting search and multiple auditions across the UK, three sets of talented identical twins are about to become Britain’s latest musical theatre stars. Learn all about the show here.

Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Washington, DC Awards
by BWW Awards - Jan 14, 2022


Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; Beef & Boards's NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 27, 2021


This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Perisphere Theater's TIME IS ON OUR SIDE Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021


Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; Beef & Boars DISNEY'S NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 20, 2021


Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Make Music Winter Set to Return Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2021


Make Music Winter, a free outdoor musical celebration with exuberant and participatory parades, performances, and events throughout New York and in dozens of U.S. cities, will return on the Winter Solstice, Tuesday, December 21.   

Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - Dec 6, 2021


Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.

Tilted Axes: Music for Mobile Electric Guitars to Present UNLIKELY CHARACTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2021


On October 23rd, between 11am-1pm, Tilted Axes: Music for Mobile Electric Guitars will present a new performance procession entitled Unlikely Characters in partnership with the 15th Annual HONK NYC! Festival in NYC's East Village.

BWW Review: HONK! THE UGLY DUCKLING MUSICAL at Howard Theatre At Heritage Hall Honks it's Way Into Your Heart
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 2, 2021


Presented at Heritage Hall, the cast, which is a mixture of kids ranging from elementary to high school, could rival some universities. Adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen 1843 story The Ugly Duckling, HONK! retails the classic through song and dance and a little tongue and cheek humor, fit for kids and adults.

VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for HONK! at Ely Cathedral
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 15, 2021


Take a look into how rehearsals for going for the musical 'Honk!' which will be coming to Ely Cathedral, open-air this summer!

Other Productions of Honk!

1997   Regional (UK) World Premiere
Regional (UK)
1999   London Fringe Original London Production
London Fringe
2000   US Premiere

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