Latest News!
February 1-March 19, 2023
Hannah is so thrilled to be playing a dream role of Cinderella in Into The Woods at The Paramount Theatre!
November 2, 2022-January 1, 2023
Making her Marriott Theatre debut, Hannah will be in the ensemble of Christmas Story, u/s Mrs. Schwartz and Mother!
September 17-October 7th, 2022
Making her Chicago Lyric Opera debut, Hannah will be in Fiddler On The Roof this fall as u/s Hodel!
August 31, -October 23, 2022
Up next, Hannah will be acting as Intimacy Director in Drury Lane’s production of Murder On The Orient Express! She’s so excited to get to work on this show and to be able to stretch her wings on the production side.
June 10-August 7th, 2022
If you were at Drury Lane this summer, you probably caught Hannah back onstage in Steel Magnolias as u/s Annelle and Shelby. During the run, she went on for both characters in over 16 performances!
April 1- May 22nd, 2022
Making her Chicago-land debut, Hannah is currently starring in The King and I opposite of Broadway’s Adam Jacobs at The Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. She is in the ensemble and understudying the lead role of “Anna”.
“In the always compelling “Small House of Uncle Thomas” ballet — featuring the fine vocal trio of Aurora Penepacker, Hannah Fernandes and Yuki Ozeki — choreographer Darren Lee references Jerome Robbins’ singular, stylized choreography from the original production. ”
December 3-19th, 2021
Hannah will be playing Maria Von Trapp in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Weber Center December 3rd-19th. Get your tickets here!
Listen to Hannah talk about what the show means to her below…
September 2021
Hannah is the newest faculty member at Viterbo University as the onsite Intimacy Director and Professor of Acting!
July 2021
Hannah recently completed her training to become an Intimacy Captain through Intimacy Coordinators of Color and is currently taking class through Intimacy Directors and Coordinators! She is extremely passionate about safety and agency while creating brave theatre and is so excited to be able to have the tools to advocate for herself and those she works with!
May 2021
In May, Hannah completed her Yoga Teacher Training and was hired as an instructor at Palm + Pine. Combining her love of health and wellness and her desire to deepen the connection to her South Asian heritage, teaching has been a wonderfully gratifying and humbling experience.
March 2021
New England, 1893. Charlotte, a new mother suffering from a postpartum disorder, is placed in medical isolation, where she grapples with her family’s expectations and being separated from her baby – until one night she realizes she’s not alone… The Yellow Wallpaper is a musical retelling of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s classic feminist short story, written in isolation under the spectre of COVID-19.
Under the direction of Max Mackay, the cast of The Yellow Wallpaper includes Mason McDowell as John, Hannah Fernandes as Mary, and Vaibu Mohan as Charlotte. Stage management by Kayla Williams and Video Editing by KC Harris.
To watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD41-9Gbi2o
For more information: https://www.irvingtontheater.com/shortplayfest/#yellow
December 21, 2020
To close out this crazy year- Hannah’s participated is a zoom musical! Yes, it’s 100% possible! Produced by Harp Theatricals, Death and Taxes is an original musical by Clare Bierman (book/lyrics) and Brooke Trumm (music), and under the direction of Maggie Monahan (Asst. Director Escape to Margaritaville Nat’l Tour), about a noblewoman (Hannah Fernandes), a philanthropist, and a local goat farmer in 18th century France that turn lunch into something much deadlier. Maybe the real revolution was the friends we killed along the way! Check out https://www.harptheatricals.com/ for more information!
Click here to watch!
September 2020
After two years of rigorous training in person (and the last couple months on zoom), Hannah finished her 2 year acting certificate at the Maggie Flanigan Studio. Because of the pandemic, she is temporarily based in Wisconsin. She plans to return to NYC in the fall of 2021. However, Hannah is currently available for all your castings needs via zoom, travel, etc! She has a Sony HD A610 camera (3840x2160p 4K Ultra-HD video resolution quality) with great audio capturing using an external microphone, as well as a 3 point photography light set up, and 700Mbps internet speed.
September 7th, 2018
After participating in the 6-week Summer Acting Program, Hannah was accepted into the two year acting conservatory at NYC’s most respected professional actor training program, the Maggie Flanigan Studio. She was asked to talk about her experience with the program as promotional footage for the studio, and you can watch her doing just that right here and see why she loves acting so much!
July 29, 2017
Hannah just closed "West Side Story" at the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, starring as "Rosalia" opposite Desi Devar, MaryJoanna Grisso, Austin Colby and Chris Rice.
July 17, 2017
“Hannah Fernandes as Jasmine leaves Aladdin in the dust vocally with her beautiful singing.”
February 23, 2017
Hannah is currently serving as the assistant director/choreographer/dance captain of the musical Sister Act at Wichita State University.
February 14, 2017
"Our hearts are warm, our bellies are full and we are feeling prime." Exactly my feelings (minus a little post-show depression) about this weekend and to our delight, many audience members felt the same. It was an honor to share the stage with so many talented and accomplished artists and musicians performing my favorite musical- I was pinching myself all week! I've watched Carousel since I was little girl and the music and story immediately possessed me with a deep love for humanity and musical theater. In one week of rehearsal, I created deep, long lasting friendships and was a part of a stunning production. The caliber, character, kindness and work ethic of my colleagues was and is inspiring. The process was fast, but the experience will stay with me for a long, long time. ...And I don't think I'll ever get over the sound of the 52 piece orchestra. Love and thanks to the designers, crew, musicians, cast and our incredible director, Wayne Bryan, and maestro, Daniel Hege. Here's to the first of many MTW and WSO collaborations and hopefully the first of many Carousel productions for me!
Billy Bigelow: Matt Bogart
Julie Jordan: Kerry Conte
Katie Banks: Nettie Fowler
Mr. Snow: Matthew Udland
Jigger Craigin: Steve Hitchcock
Director: Wayne Bryan
Conductor: Daniel Hege
Choreographer: Nicholas Palmquist
Photographer: Christopher Clark
(Left to Right) Matt Bogart, Kerry Conte, Katie Banks, Hannah Fernandes, Matt Udland and Steve Hitchcock after their last performance of Carousel (Photo featured in VIP Wichita Magazine)
November 15, 2016
Hannah will be playing the role of "Carrie Pipperidge" alongside Kerry Conte's "Julie Jordan" and Matt Bogart's "Billy Bigelow" in CAROUSEL: a Concert, February 11-12, 2017. For ticket information check out http://wichitasymphony.org/events/carousel-a-concert!
November 13, 2016
Hannah performed in her senior showcase, along with 10 other senior musical theater majors. Watch her perform "Breathe" from In the Heights below. Thank you to all who came to support us and for your generous donations.
November 7, 2016
Hannah as "Marta" in Wichita State University's production of COMPANY, Nov 3-6th.
August 30, 2016
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR- Soul Sister
MTWichita's Star Night
OKLAHOMA!
MAMMA MIA!
Hannah completed her second summer at Music Theatre Wichita as a Resident Company Member in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, OKLAHOMA, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR (Soul Sister) and MAMMA MIA! She also performed "One Second and a Million Miles" from BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at MTWichita's Star Night.
April 25, 2016
Set/Lights: David Neville, Costumes: Jamie Urban, Direction: Stephen Kopel, Choreographers: Sabrina Vasquez & Amy Baker-Schwiethale; Music Direction: Philip Creasser-Taylor; Photography: Liz Harp
Hannah just finished her run as "Velma" in CHICAGO! The show, directed by Stephen Kopel, ran April 21-24 at Wichita State University. For more photos by Liz Harp, check out the "media" section.
April 4, 2016
Hannah is excited to announce that she will be returning to Music Theatre Wichita for her second summer to be a Resident Company Member in Beauty and the Beast (June 29-July 3), Oklahoma (July 13-17), Jesus Christ Superstar (July 27-31) and Mamma Mia (August 10-21)!
April 3, 2016
Well...we did it. For my producing debut, "The Chicago Project" was a success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our benefit cabaret- your support and love did not go unappreciated. From the cabaret, we raised a humble $400 for The Wichita Women's Crisis Center- thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so proud to be a member of the Wichita community and hope that this donation will encourage, inspire and create more opportunities to help the women of Wichita. Here's to the first of many!
March 16, 2016
After noticing the lack of support given to women, Hannah decided she needed to do something active in her community. Inspired by the strong women of CHICAGO, she has decided to produce a cabaret called "The Chicago Project" to benefit The Wichita Women's Crisis Center. The $5 (minimum donation) cabaret will feature women from the Wichita State School of Performing Arts and local celebrity drag queen, Claire St. Claire. "The Chicago Project" will be April 2nd at 7:30Pm in the Litwin Theatre at the WSU Heskett Center. Come and support! All proceeds will go to the Wichita Women's Crisis Center.
Check out the promotional video she made below!
January 22, 2016
Hannah had a very successful week in Minneapolis, MN January 18-22 at the KCACTF Region V Festival! She made it into Semifinals of the Irene Ryan Competition with her partner, Meredith Hollan, for which she was nominated for her performance of "Cinderella" in Into the Woods. Hannah also assisted Amy Baker-Schwiethale in the teaching the tap number "Anything Goes" in the Musical Theatre Intensive and was chosen and directed by James Gray and Casey Erin Clark in the singing portion of the Musical Theatre Intensive, where she, Jennie Hughes, and Liz Jarmer performed "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" from Company.
Wichita State University Musical Theatre Intensive participants with their professor, Amy Baker-Schwiethale.
(Left to right) Meredith Hollan, Hannah Fernandes, Linda Starkey, Madi White and Deiondre Teagle: Wichita State University Irene Ryan Semifinalists with their amazing teacher and accompanist, Linda Starkey.
December 11, 2015
Hannah has been cast as "Velma Kelly" in CHICAGO, directed by Roundabout Theatre Company Casting Director, Stephen Kopel. The show will be April 21-24, 2016 at Wichita State University.
December 6, 2015
Hannah just finished her run as "Hodel" in Fiddler on the Roof. She had such an amazing time in Anatevka and can't wait until the next time!
Tevye, Golde and his daughters
Perchik (Shane Schrag) and Hodel (Hannah Fernandes)
Chava (Lydia Harbutz), Tzeitel (Julia Faust) and Hodel (Hannah Fernandes)
September 9, 2015
Hannah will be playing "Hodel" in Wichita Scottish Rite Signature Theatre's Production of Fiddler on the Roof December 3-5!
September 1, 2015
Hannah will be seen next in Light in the Piazza at Wichita State University. Performances will be Oct 29-Nov 1.
July 24, 2015
Hannah was last seen in Hello, Dolly! at Music Theatre Wichita as part of their 2015 Resident Company. The show ran from August 5-9 and was directed by Mark Madama, music directed by Thomas W. Douglas and choreographed by Brian J. Marcum.
July 21, 2015
Hannah just finished an amazing 6 weeks at NYU's CAP 21 Summer Musical Theatre Professional Program. She was taught and coached by Bill Daugherty, Amanda Flynn, Randy Redd, Marilyn D'Honau, Steven Sofia, Justin Boccitto, among many others.
June 8, 2015
Hannah has just received an Irene Ryan nomination for her performance as Cinderella in Into The Woods! This is her second nomination and she will be attending The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Region V this upcoming January (in Minneapolis) to compete in the competition and participate in workshops at the festival.
May 14, 2015
Hannah is ecstatic to announce that she has accepted the offer to be in the ensemble of "Hello, Dolly!" at Music Theatre Wichita. The show will run from August 5-9.
May 12, 2015
Hannah performed in The Andrew Lippa Masterclass on May 12, 2015.
May 7, 2015
Hannah live-tweeted the Wichita's Jester Awards on May 8, an awards show to honor excellence in Theater, hosted by Music Theatre of Wichita.
May 6, 2015
Hannah was named "Best Leading Actress" at Wichita State University's George Awards for her role as "Percy" in The Spitfire Grill.
February 14, 2015
Hannah traveled to Minneapolis, MN to compete in the Irene Ryan Awards, for her role as "Percy" in The Spitfire Grill. She made it to semifinals in the Irene Ryan Awards and was cast as the "Ponytail Girl" for the featured dance number "Rich Man's Frug" in the Music Theatre Intensive Showcase, head by Broadway's Jeff Whiting (pictured left). Hannah also participated in four "Broadway Bootcamp" dance intensives with Jeff Whiting and was invited to attend the New York "Open Jar" Dance Intensive, taught by current Broadway performers and choreographers.
January 28, 2015
Hannah was recently featured as a "Rising Star" in recent issue of WSU's Shocker Magazine. Read the full article here!
October 25, 2014
Hannah just finished her run as "Percy" in The Spitfire Grill at Wichita State University, directed by Music Theatre of Wichita's Wayne Bryan.
August 8, 2014
Hannah completed a weeklong Musical Theatre Audition Intensive with Goodspeed Musicals this summer. There, she worked with teaching artists such as Randy Skinner, Kelli Barclay and Molly Tynes.