Hans Christian Andersen

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

Pricing is for individual songs only. 

​Pricing for Orchestral Suites and other items can be provided on receipt of your Application Form. 

 

Amateur

A$99.50 for 1st five minutes (Base Hire rate) 

A$19.00 per minute thereafter (to a maximum of 40 minutes for Small Rights works)

The minimum Base Hire period is 2 months which is calculated from the date required to the first performance date. 

Extra months are charged at 25% of the hire fee per month or part thereof.  

A 50% discount of the Base Hire fee is available for 2nd and subsequent performances provided the fee is not less than the Base Hire rate (amateur only).

If your order requires immediate processing, a A$44.00 Priority Fee per work is applicable. 

 

Professional

We will provide a quote once we receive your Application Form. 

  • ANYWHERE I WANDER
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    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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Show Essentials

Music and Lyrics by
Frank LoesserFrank Loesser
New Book by
John FearnleyJohn Fearnley
Beverly CrossBeverly Cross
Tommy SteeleTommy Steele
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