In 1844 Hans Christian Andersen published a fairytale, the Snow Queen, about an evil woman who kidnaps a boy and takes him to a frozen world. Once there, only the love of his best friend, an innocent little girl who searches tirelessly for him, can save the boy. Essentially a tale of love overcoming fear, the story has been turned into many stage productions, including the eponymous children’s musical that Gloriana Theater will be performing at Eagles Hall in Fort Bragg. Shows will be at 7:30 p.m. December 13–14 and 20–21, and at 3 p.m. December 15 and 22. Tickets are $8–$16 (4 and younger, free) and may be purchased at gloriana.org.