Hans Christian Andersen Online Edition

Experience the many tales of Hans Christian Andersen in this 20-minute online version of the Frank Loesser classic!

We may not be back in the rehearsal room or on the stage quite yet, but you can still rehearse, perform, and celebrate the magic of musical theatre with Hans Christian Andersen Online Edition. A virtual musical storybook, this 20-minute version of the Frank Loesser classic is specifically designed to be rehearsed, produced, and performed remotely on the internet, providing your cast and creatives the opportunity to connect with each other while delighting your digital audiences.

Everything you need to produce Hans Christian Andersen Online Edition is delivered digitally, including a Director's Guide (with instructional processes, tips, and suggestions), the Actor's Script, Accompaniment Tracks, and more. Watch the world premiere below and take a peek at the Director's Guide and Actor's Script samples.

Synopsis

Hans Christian Andersen Online Edition takes us to the vibrant city of Copenhagen, where a young boy named Christian begins his studies at the Royal Academy. A natural storyteller, Christian charms and inspires others with his stories while learning to believe in himself.

Featuring the beloved fairytales Thumbelina, The Ugly Duckling, and The Little Mermaid, Hans Christian Andersen Online Edition is a perfect show for young storytellers. With a flexible cast size, groups both big and small can put on this show.

Director's Guide and Actor's Script

Check out these samples of the Director's Guide and Actor's Script.

Pricing, Support, and Additional Information

A license for Hans Christian Andersen Online Edition requires a flat fee of $500 and will be orderable through your MyMTI account. There are no age limits, however, you are limited to six performances. Please refer to your contract and the Director's Guide for all information regarding your license.

For technical support of your preferred online video conferencing platform (Zoom, BlueJeans, GoogleMeet, etc.) or video editing software (iMovie, etc.), please contact their customer service departments directly.

Please note: while Accompaniment Tracks are delivered digitally for your remote performance, there are currently no guide vocal tracks available for the Online Editions.

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Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration

Concert Selections for Hans Christian Andersen

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

ANYWHERE I WANDER

From
Hans Christian Andersen

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

Music by
Frank Loesser

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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Show Essentials

Music and Lyrics by

Frank Loesser

Book and Additional Lyrics by

Timothy Allen McDonald

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Hans Christian Andersen Online Edition

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