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GTA's WonderQuest Presents A Modern Take On THE UGLY DUCKLING
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019


Get your ducks in a row and waddle on down to see The Ugly Duckling presented by Gainesville Theatre Alliance's WonderQuest. In this original play, a misfit duckling leaves the nest in search of adventure, family, and his own identity. The new script has its world premiere, Friday, Sep. 27 at 7:30 pm in Brenau University's historic Pearce Auditorium, 200 Boulevard NE, Gainesville.

BWW Review: THE TAP DANCE KID at NJPAC
by Lianna Albrizio - Sep 15, 2019


A cast of 35 fervent tap dancers from around the region ranging in age from tween to young adult delivered a spunky and endearing performance wrought with poignancy, hilarity and wonderment during the musical's three-day run.

The Washington Stage Guild Presents CANDIDA By George Bernard Shaw
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2019


The Washington Stage Guild returns to the Nobel Prize-winning George Bernard Shaw, with a new production of the first play by GBS ever presented by the Stage Guild, Candida. Subtitled a?oeA Mystery,a?? in it, a preacher and a poet are in love with the same woman. The former is her husband, the latter wants to woo her away, and both are shocked by her ultimate choice and the reasons for it. 

Cast Announced For Oldham Coliseum Panto JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2019


It may only be September, but pantomime season is just around the corner at Oldham Coliseum Theatre. The theatre has lined up a talented cast of familiar faces for this year's famous festive spectacular, Jack and the Beanstalk, who will be putting the extra sparkle into Christmas in Oldham.

Emelin Theatre Announces October Events
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2019


October events have been announced at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck, See the full lineup below.

Cast Announced For SOUTHERN BELLES at King's Head Theatre
by Marianka Swain - Jul 4, 2019


Southern Belles, uniting two ground-breaking one-act plays by Tennessee Williams, will headline the King's Head Theatre's 2019 Queer Season, running from 24 July to 24 August. Southern Belles is directed by Jamie Armitage, co-director of the multi Olivier nominated musical Six.

Cast Announced For The National Theatre's Transfer Of PETER PAN To Troubadour White City Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2019


Today the National Theatre announced the 24 strong cast of Sally Cookson's magical retelling of Peter Pan as rehearsals get underway for its limited run at Troubadour White City Theatre, a brand-new venue, just minutes from Westfield in West London.

Sally Cookson's PETER PAN To Open At Troubadour White City Theatre This July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2019


Get set for an awfully big adventure as the National Theatre's magical retelling of J M Barrie's PETER PAN, a thrilling story for audiences of all ages devised by the companies and directed by Olivier Award-winner Sally Cookson (Jane Eyre, A Monster Calls), will open at Troubadour White City, a new theatre in West London, this summer.

BWW Review: HONK at Venice Theatre Full of Family Fun
by Jacob Ruscoe - May 16, 2019


Venice Theatre is kicking the summer off right with its fun, energetic production of Honk. This Anthony Drewe and George Stiles musical based on the story of the Ugly Duckling, reminds us that it is alright to be different. Honk follows Ugly in his journey to find himself and a place of belonging. Seen as an outcast by his siblings and his father, Drake, Ugly is befriended by the Cat whose sole ambition is to eat Ugly.

HONK! THE MUSICAL Makes A Splash At The Belgrade Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2019


Following its critically acclaimed London run, Olivier Award-winning musical Honk! is finally flying the nest this year, soaring into the Belgrade Theatre 4-8 June.

PUPPETWORKS To Present PETER & THE WOLF And THE FROG PRINCE
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2019


PUPPETWORKS is pleased to announce the Summer presentation in its Park Slope, Brooklyn Theatre: Prokofiev's orchestral adventure, "Peter & the Wolf," and on the same program, "The Frog Prince," by the Brothers Grimm, with music from Kabalevsky's "The Comedians," and Andersen's "The Ugly Duckling."

BWW Review: TALES REAL & IMAGINED is an Imaginative Look at the Life of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON
by Nicole Ackman - May 5, 2019


The Little Mermaid. Thumbalina. The Ugly Duckling. The Princess and the Pea. The Little Match Girl. It's hard to overestimate just how much the prolific writer Hans Christian Anderson contributed to our childhoods and to our current pop culture. The Ensemble for the Romantic Century's HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON: TALES REAL & IMAGINED takes a close look into the author of many of our most beloved tales and how his tragic life inspired his stories.

The Barn Theatre's Production of THE 39 STEPS Will Transfer To The Theatre Royal Windsor
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2019


Winner of the Best Fringe Theatre at the 2019 Stage Awards, The Barn Theatre's upcoming production of the classic comic thriller, The 39 Steps, which opens at the Cirencester theatre in July 2019, will now transfer to the Theatre Royal Windsor from 12 - 17 August 2019. The production launches the theatre's Built By Barn initiative, transferring shows from the venue across the UK.

HONK! Comes to Delaware Theatre Company Through 5/12
by Alan Henry - Apr 22, 2019


HONK! the ugly duckling musical is playing at Delaware Theatre Company through May 12, 2019.

BWW Review: HONK! at Delaware Theatre Company
by Greer Firestone - Apr 22, 2019


HONK! Is a musical adaptation of the Hans Christian Anderson story of "The Ugly Duckling". It embodies a message of tolerance and bullying…and as Director Bud Martin suggests in his program notes…'the discourse in our country today is full of bullying, name-calling, racism and anti-immigration". (Provoked by our Narcissist in Chief. My words, not Martin's).

Photo Flash: First Look at HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN: TALES REAL & IMAGINED
by Julie Musbach - Apr 18, 2019


Ensemble for the Romantic Century continues the 2018-19 season, ERC's 18th, with its final offering of the season, Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined by Eve Wolf.  Performances began April 13th for a limited run through May 25th, with opening night scheduled for May 5th

Cast Announced for HONK! UK Tour
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2019


Today the cast members of the upcoming tour of Honk! The Musical was announced. After a successful run at the Union theatre in 2017, the production went into workshops at The Arts Centre, Hounslow which is where the tour is due to open on May 1st 2019.

The Marlowe Announces May Lineup Of Shows For Adults and Children
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2019


THE MARLOWE Studio has a great selection of shows for children this May half term - and plenty for the grown-ups as well.

Wirtz Center Will Present SummerStage Musical About Hans Christian Andersen
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2019


Northwestern University's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts announced today (April 2) that tickets are available online for a new musical based on the life and imagination of Hans Christian Andersen. The announcement comes on Andersen's birthday celebrated worldwide as International Children's Book Day.

HONK! Comes to Delaware Theatre Company 4/17 - 5/12
by Alan Henry - Mar 27, 2019


HONK! the ugly duckling musical is playing at Delaware Theatre Company from April 17 to May 12, 2019.

Dinosaurs And Robots Come To The Court Theatre In TIME MACHINE
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2019


The rumble of dinosaur footsteps can be heard at The Court Theatre as brand-new kids play Time Machine prepares for its April debut, taking the children of Canterbury on a journey through time and space.

Ensemble Presents Off-Broadway Premiere Of HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN: TALES REAL AND IMAGINED
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2019


Ensemble for the Romantic Century (Eve Wolf, Executive Artistic Director) continues the 2018 - '19 season, ERC's 18th, with its final offering of the season, Hans Christian Andersen: Tales Real & Imagined by Eve Wolf. 

DreamWrights Brings A Singing Ugly Duckling To The Stage
by Julie Musbach - Mar 20, 2019


We all know the story of the Ugly Duckling who's tormented by the other ducklings for being different. But have you seen it on stage full of song?

HONK! THE MUSICAL Will Embark on a UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2019


HONK! is flying the nest after a critically-acclaimed, award-nominated run in London. Described as 'flawless', 'relentlessly excellent' and 'an absolute joy to watch', this musical egg-stravaganza is bursting with puppetry, magic and illusions... and water guns!


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