Hans Christian Andersen

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

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 2^nd 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

From
Hans Christian Andersen

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

Music by
Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by
Jeffrey Klitz

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Concert/Symphonic Arrangement (with vocal)
A Concert/Symphonic Arrangement has been specifically written for use in a concert setting. Generally this means it features a larger, typical symphonic orchestration than what you may find in the show. It is meant to be performed with one or more singers.

Starting Key
C

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IM HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN

From
Hans Christian Andersen

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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
2 min 00 sec
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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
2 MALE VOICES, CHILDREN'S CHORUS

Starting Key
C

Estimated duration
2 min 15 sec
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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHORUS

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
7 min 06 sec
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 Percussion 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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRAAK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
D

Estimated duration
2 min 00 sec
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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
B
Estimated duration
6 min 00 sec
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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRANK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE, CHILDRENS CHORUS

Starting Key
A

Estimated duration
1 min 35 sec
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

Music by
Frank Loesser

Lyrics by
Frank Loesser

Orchestrated by
Don Walker

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 Voice (Typically Male)

Starting Key
A♭
Estimated duration
4 min 00 sec
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

Music by
LOESSER, FRANK

Lyrics by
LOESSER, FRNAK

Orchestrated by
WALKER, DON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 MALE VOICE

Starting Key
D♭
Estimated duration
4 min 40 sec
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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