Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Opening Night is here!

July 8th, 2025, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast premieres at the legendary Det Kongelige Teater in Copenhagen, Denmark! Directed by Samuel Harjanne, this production marks his directorial debut in his home country, in collaboration with Lion Musicals. Bringing this timeless story to life on one of the most historic stages in Scandinavia is a true…

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Rehearsals Began in Copenhagen!

On Monday, 19 May 2025, marked the beginning of rehearsals for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (Skønheden og Udyret) in Copenhagen, Denmark — directed by Samuel Harjanne. The production is presented in collaboration with Lion Musicals and Live Nation Denmark, and will premiere on 8 July 2025 at the prestigious Kongelige Teater, Gamle Scene. This musical marks…

Harjanne Company Ltd is growing! We welcome two new team members!

Elisabet Petsalo joins us as Opera Coordinator, focusing on developing our work on the opera field. Tuukka Raitala steps in as Development Coordinator, supporting the future growth of Harjanne Company Ltd. They join our existing team of CEO Samuel Harjanne and Project Coordinator Henri Sarajärvi — and together, we can’t wait to see what the…

Kinky Boots, A Winning Streak Continues with a New Premiere in Estonia!

Harjanne Company Ltd and director Samuel Harjanne are proud to bring their celebrated production of Kinky Boots to life once again. This marks the third premiere of this spectacular musical under Harjanne’s direction, this time at the prestigious Vanemuine Theatre in Tartu, Estonia. Previously, Kinky Boots dazzled audiences in Finland, playing to sold-out houses at…

Annie Returns to Folketeateret! A Holiday Tradition Continues!

The beloved musical Annie, directed by Samuel Harjanne, is set to return to the stage on Friday, 22nd of November 2024, at Norway’s Folketeateret. This festive production is brought back in collaboration with Scenekvelder, following its previous success in Norway. Harjanne’s Christmas themed adaptation of Annie was warmly received by Norwegian audiences, who praised its…

Samuel Harjanne to Direct Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in Denmark for Lion Musicals in Collaboration with Live Nation

”True beauty lies within.” Samuel Harjanne is thrilled to announce that one of his next projects will be Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, produced by Lion Musicals in collaboration with Live Nation. The production is set to premiere on July 8th, 2025, and marks a special milestone for Samuel, as it will be the first…