Concordia Lutheran School
Students to Perform
Hans Christian Andersen JR.
The 60-Minute Version of the Musical Adaptation of Classic Fairy Tales
Hans Christian Andersen: A Musical Fable of Copenhagen JR. will be performed on the following dates at Concordia Lutheran School’s Ruppert Center on the Jan Kiesgan Stage on the following dates:
March 20th @ 10:00 a.m.
March 20th @ 6:30 p.m.
March 21st @ 6:30 p.m. DINNER THEATER
Please visit the following website to purchase your tickets! https://givebutter.com/HansChristianAndersen
Hans Christian Andersen JR. was adapted from the musical Hans Christian Andersen, with book by John Fearnley, Beverly Cross, and Tom Steele, and music and lyrics by Frank Loesser (Guys and Dolls, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying).
Originally a musical film that premiered in 1952 starring Danny Kaye, Hans Christian Andersen was nominated for six Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, and for the American Film Institute’s list of “Greatest Movie Musicals.”
In Hans Christian Andersen JR., narrators Crantz and Guilder guide us through the world and fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Little Mermaid,” “Thumbelina,” and “The Ugly Duckling.” A misfit in a new city, Christian escapes his troubles through his stories. When his storytelling catches the attention of his teacher and even royalty, Christian realizes he has a special gift to share with the world.
Featuring adored Frank Loesser songs such as “Thumbelina” and “Anywhere I Wander,” Hans Christian Andersen JR. is a classic refurbished for a new generation.
“We are so proud of the students involved in this upcoming production,” says Drew Cohen, President and CEO of Music Theatre International. “Hans Christian Andersen JR. teaches the power of following one’s dreams in the face of adversity, and these young performers have worked incredibly hard bringing this show to life. Break a leg to everyone involved!”
Hans Christian Andersen JR. has been adapted for performance by students under the supervision of Timothy Allen McDonald of iTheatrics. Three different musical numbers from Hans Christian Andersen JR. were performed at the 2024 Junior Theater Festivals in their annual New Works Showcase in Atlanta, GA, and Sacramento, CA.
Hans Christian Andersen JR. is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized materials are supplied by, Music Theatre International 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, 212-541-4684, mtishows.com.
About Music Theatre International
Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form.
MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials and dynamic theatrical resources to over 100,000 professional, community and school theatres in the US and in over 150 countries worldwide.
MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior® shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school–aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.
MTI maintains its global headquarters in New York City (mtishows.com), with additional offices in London (MTI Europe: mtishows.co.uk, mtishows.eu) and Melbourne (MTI Australasia: mtishows.com.au).
Contact: Nancy Gregg, 309-691-8921