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ShowThe Emperor's New Clothes
TypeMusical
Written ByLynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
DirectorTommy Ranieri
CompanySmithtown Center for the Performing Arts
VenueSmithtown Center for the Performing Arts
2 East Main Street
Smithtown
OpenedJul 2019
TimesJuly 13 - Aug 18
CostAll tickets are $18
DescriptionThe incomparably imaginative creators of Seussical, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, bring one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved tales to life in The Emperor's New Clothes. Developed by Kansas City's Coterie Theatre, leaders in the Theatre for Young Audiences genre, this winsome musical is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Fourteen-year-old Emperor Marcus the Third is nervous to take the throne. Deciding that he can only gain confidence by dressing in the finest attire, Marcus commands his Royal Clothesmaker to fashion him in the most royal wardrobe. Taking advantage of Marcus' uncertainty and immaturity, a Swindler promises to make magic clothes that are "invisible to fools, liars, and anyone you should ignore," for a large and hefty price. Only Arno, the simple-hearted mop boy, can help Marcus out of this royal mess and teach him an important lesson about outward appearance.