The Emperor's New Clothes (Live Performance)

Fun for audiences of all ages! Join us for The Emperor's New Clothes, presented by Family Stages, on Tuesday, July 21 at 11 AM. Doors open at 10:30 AM and the show lasts about an hour.

The Emperor’s New Clothes is Hans Christian Andersen’s delightful treatment of the perils of peer pressure. A vain, foolish emperor declares that he must wear the most exquisite clothes in the world. He sends for fashion designers from every nation, promising a rich reward to whomever provides the most fascinating wardrobe. But a clever trickster pulls the wool over the emperor’s eyes with his “magic” designs.

Two actors play all the roles in this rollicking show. The multi-talented duo uses all their skills to create a total of 11 different characters as they bring the fanciful story to life.

Tickets

Tickets are available online only. Cost is $12 for adults and children, $10 for seniors 65 and older, and free for children 2 and younger.

Groups of 10 or more may purchase tickets for $9 per person.

All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be given for any reason. The name on the ticket does not have to match the name of the attendee.

All tickets will be scanned at the door to ensure validity.

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About Family Stages

Family Stages was founded in 1980 by a husband and wife acting/writing team, Elise and Steve Seyfried. Through the years the couple have produced over thirty scripts of classic fairy tales. Their work has toured schools, libraries, community centers and theaters throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland.

Elise and Steve also created the Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre in 1982. 2020 marks 40 years of the clever and imaginative shows that have delighted two generations of old and young theater-goers.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Visit Ticketbud's ticket retrieval tool and enter the email address you used to buy your tickets. If you still don't see them, contact us.

Where can I park?

Free parking is available:

1. Along North State Street near the theatre
2. The municipal lot between Washington Ave. and Centre Ave.
3. The municipal lot next to Newtown Borough Hall (23 N. State St.)

What's the refund policy?

All ticket sales are final, no exceptions. You are welcome to pass along your ticket to another person; the name on the ticket does not have to match the attendee's name.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

A mobile or hard copy ticket is fine.

Is the Newtown Theatre wheelchair accessible?

The Newtown Theatre's facility is not fully ADA accessible by today's standards. The theatre will happily make accommodations for any patron with a disability, to the best of our ability.

Can I purchase a particular seat?

All tickets are General Admission. The doors will open an hour before the concert. Seating is first come, first served.

I have another question.

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