Hans Christian Andersen

All the classic fairytales from one of the most adored storytellers of all time - in one show.

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Countless generations of children have been raised on the fairytales of Hans Christian Andersen. From "The Ugly Duckling" to "The Little Mermaid," these stories have sparked many young imaginations for centuries. Now with music by legendary composer Frank Loesser, Hans Christian Andersen is a musical storybook that brings the timeless tales (and the man who created them) to life onstage.

A struggling cobbler in Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen is better at making stories than shoes. As he discovers his potential as a storyteller and writer, he ultimately gets the help he needs from the people who love him to make a future for himself.

A family-friendly show with generous ensemble roles for both adults and children, Hans Christian Andersen is a timeless treasure. It is based on the 1952 film starring Danny Kaye and features classic songs such as "I'm Hans Christian Andersen," "Thumbelina," "Anywhere I Wander," and more!

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Concert Selections for Hans Christian Andersen

Concert Selections are original Broadway orchestrations and exciting new symphonic arrangements of select songs for use in concert performances. Concert Selections are the perfect way to give audiences a taste of the musical theatre experience without the sets, props and costumes.

Pricing

Amateur
£60.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £30.00 per performance per song
Extra months are £15.00 per month per song

Professional
£125.00 per song for one month’s hire and one performance
Extra performances are £62.50 per performance per song
Extra months are £31.25 per performance per song

Pricing is for individual songs only. Pricing for orchestral suites and other items is available by contacting us directly.

ANYWHERE I WANDER

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
CONCERT/SYMPHONIC ARRANGEMENT (WITH VOCAL)

Estimated duration
0 sec

Music by
Frank Loesser

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IM HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
3 min 20 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
2 Flute 1&2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet 1, 1 Bb Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn(in F), 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion(Timp, Big Cymb, Wood Block, Xylo, Drum Set ,Triangle Sus.Cymb, Bells, Cow Bell), 1 Electric Synthesizer, 2 Piano/Conductor

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INCHWORM

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES, CHILDREN'S CHORUS

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
3 min 35 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
2 Flute 1&2, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1(in Bb), 1 Clarinet 2(in Bb), 1 Bassoon, 2 Trumpet 1&2(in Bb), 1 Trumpet 3(in Bb), 1 Horn(in F), 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion 1&2(Xylo, Wood block, Sus cymb, Bells, Gb timp, Snare drum), 1 Electric Synthesizer(replacing strings), 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus books

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KING'S NEW CLOTHES

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
Eb

Estimated duration
11 min 46 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRNAK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
2 Flute 1&2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet 1, 1 Bb Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Bb Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percusssion 1&2(Snare drum, Xylo., Timp, Wood block, Choke, Temple blocks, Cymb), 1 Elec.Synth, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus Books

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NO TWO PEOPLE

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
3 min 20 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRAAK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Oboe, 1 Flute 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet 3, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 7 Viola, 17 Violin, 3 Percussion, 1 Guitar, 1 Synthesizer/Conductor

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OVERTURE ("HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN")

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Bb

Estimated duration
10 min

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute 1&2(Flute, Piccolo), 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trumpet 3, 2 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 1 Elec Synth, 2 Piano/Conductor

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THUMBELINA

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHILDRENS CHORUS

Starting Key
A

Estimated duration
2 min 15 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Oboe, 1 Bassoon, 1 Flute 1&2, 1 Clarinet 1(in Bb), 1 Clarinet 2(in Bb), 2 Trumpet 1&2, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 1 Trumpet 3, 7 Cello, 5 Bass, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 3 Percussion 1&2, 1 Guitar, 1 Synthesizer/Condcutor, 25 Chorus books

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UGLY DUCKLING

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Ab

Estimated duration
6 min 40 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
1 Flute/Piccolo, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet 1, 1 Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet 1, 1 Trumpet 2, 1 Trumpet 3, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 3 Percussion, 1 Syntheizer (String Section), 2 Piano/Conductor

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WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN

From
HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Type
SHOW EXTRACTION

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
Db

Estimated duration
7 min 20 sec

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRNAK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

Instrumentation
2 Flute 1&2, 1 Oboe, 1 Bb Clarinet 1, 1 Bb Clarinet 2, 1 Bassoon, 2 Bb Trumpet 1&2, 1 Bb Trumpet 3, 1 Horn, 1 Trombone 1, 1 Trombone 2, 1 Trombone 3, 17 Violin 1&2, 7 Viola, 6 Cello, 5 Bass, 1 Guitar, 3 Percussion 1&2(Lrg.Cymb, Bells, Timpani, Wood Block, Bass snare drum, Metal ring), 1 Electric Synth, 2 Piano Conductor, 25 Chorus Books

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