Storytelling at the Hans Christian Andersen Statue

Sat Jun 17, 2023 - Sat Sep 30, 2023
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Repeating every week — Saturdays through August 12, 2023.
Also on September 30, 2023.
11:00am to 12:30pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Location:
Central Park Hans Christian Andersen Statue

The Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Center returns to the Hans Christian Andersen statue in Central Park. After a prolonged hiatus, this beloved tradition captivates audiences once again. 

June 17
April Armstrong - The Teapot
Laura Simms - The Nightingale
Musician – Salieu Suso

June 24
Therese Plair - The Flying Trunk
Ed Stivender - There is a Difference

July 1
Bill Gordh w/Banjo - Little Ida's Flowers

July 8
Jean Hale - The Pixie
Regina Ress - The Wicked Prince
Ron Sopyla - The Most Incredible Thing of All

July 15
Michele Carlo - Juan Bobo and his Pig
Robin Bady w/guitar - The Journey of the Beetle

July 22
Megan Wells - The Sandman
Joy Kelly w/guitar - Anansi & the Moss Covered Stone

July 29
Simon Brooks, w/drums - Foolish Hans

August 5
Milbre Burch - The Enchanted Sister
Musician - Art Baron - TBD

August 12
Usha Ventrakaman, w/puppets - The Fearless Princess
Heather Forest, w/guitar - The Emperor's New Clothes 

September 30
Linda Humes - African Tales
Musician: Sangha of the Valley 
Laura Simms
Musician: Steve Gorn, bamboo flute - The Ugly Duckling 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.