Virginia Repertory Theatre
By Hans Christian Andersen; Adapted by Richard Giersch Music and Lyrics by Jason Marks Directed by Jan Guarino Music Direction by Jason Marks
Part of our 2023/24 Family Season.
Most appreciated by ages 4 - 10.
Richmond Family Magazine
The classic fable is brought to life in this Hans Christian Andersen story of greed and privilege. When it comes to fashion and... well, everything... this emperor knows it all, or so he thinks. The emperor has decreed that color and music are banned from the kingdom and are only allowed in his castle. Two charlatans persuade the emperor that they have the world’s most exquisite fabric. The emperor pays the “tailors” a fortune for his new clothes, but when he parades through town in his new wardrobe, a good-hearted, honest child shouts out what everyone else is thinking!
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Photos by Aaron Sutten