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JUNE 2023 |
DATE |
STORYTELLERS |
STORIES |
STORIES ORIGIN |
6/17/2023 at 11 AM
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April Armstrong
Laura Simms
Musician – Salieu Suso |
The Teapot
The Nightingale |
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen |
6/24/2023 at 11 AM
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Therese Plair
Ed Stivender
Special Emcee: Melissa Heckler
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The Flying Trunk
There is a Difference |
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen |
JULY 2023 |
7/1/2023 at 11 AM
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Bill Gordh w/Banjo
Rachael Harrington
Special Emcee: Ellen Shapiro
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Little Ida's Flowers
The Queen's Horse |
Hans Christian Andersen Irish |
7/8/2023 at 11 AM
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Jean Hale
Regina Ress
Ron Sopyla
Special Emcee: Regina Ress
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The Pixie
The Wicked Prince
The Most Incredible Thing of All |
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen
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7/15/2023 at 11 AM
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Michele Carlo
Robin Bady w/guitar
Special Emcee: Laura Simms
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Juan Bobo and his Pig
The Journey of the Beetle |
Puerto Rican
Hans Christian Andersen |
7/22/2023 at 11 AM
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Megan Wells
Joy Kelly w/guitar
Special Emcee: Laura Simms |
The Sandman
Annsi & the Moss Covered Stone |
Hans Christian Andersen
North African |
7/29/2023 at 11 AM
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Simon Brooks, w/drums
Special Emcee: Laura Simms |
Foolish Hans
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Hans Christian Andersen
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AUGUST 2023 |
8/5/2023 at 11 AM
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Milbre Burch
Special Emcee: Heather Forrest |
The Enchanted Sister
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Pennsylvania Dutch
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8/12/2023 at 11 AM
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Usha Venkatraman, w/puppets
Heather Forest, w/guitar
Special Emcee: Laura Simms |
Sun and Moon
The Emperor's New Clothes |
Nigeria
Hans Christian Andersen |
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
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Mini-Festival of Storytelling and Music
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DUCKLING'S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Cancelled Due to Flooding in Central Park.
Watch for possible New Date
The annual celebration of the DUCKLING'S BIRTHDAY PARTY.
Hear Andersen tales, and global stories, with music, in honor of beauty and kindness.
Storytelling at the Hans Christian Andersen Statue in Central Park has been an iconic New York City tradition since 1956. Children and adults of all ages are transported into worlds within worlds as they listen to a talented ensemble of storytellers presenting fairytales, folk stories, and true-life stories that showcase the richness and diversity of cultures from around the world. This return of live storytelling at the Hans Christian Andersen statue symbolizes hope, joy and resilience. It also is a renewed commitment to fostering imagination, community, and love of New York, while celebrating diversity and kindness. This beautiful outdoor setting offers a unique opportunity for families and individuals to spend quality time engaged in narratives away from electronic devices. Attendees can immerse themselves in the art of story telling while enjoying the beauty of the open air in Central Park, making meaningful connections, and creating lasting memories. Our mini-festival on September 30 marks the conclusion of our Summer 2023 season in the Park.
Our programs are offered free of charge!
Join us! Let your imagination soar!.
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Cancelled Due to Flooding in Central Park.
Watch for possible New Date |
9/30/2023
11AM - 1PM
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Linda Humes
Musician: Sangha of the Valley
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African Tales
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Africa |
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Laura Simms
Musician: Shem Guiborny, violin |
The Ugly Duckling |
Hans Christian Andersen |
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Therese Plair
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The Flying Trunk |
Hans Christian Andersen |
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Ed Stivender
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There is a Difference |
Hans Christian Andersen |
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Usha Venkatraman - from India, Valentina Ortiz - from Mexico,
Robin Bady - from Brooklyn
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Village storytelling event |
various |
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The history of Hans Christian Andersen's Statue |
More than sixty summers in New York City's Central Park |