# The Emperor's New Clothes / El Traje Nuevo del Emperador — Creative Cauldron

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 6 (+8 more dates) · 7:30 PM
- Where: Creative Cauldron Stage, 127 East Broad Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
- Ages: All ages (company recommends its productions for 4+)
- Price: Adults $20; Students $18; Family 4 Packs (2 Adults, 2 Students) $70 with code 4PK
- Organizer: Creative Cauldron
- Official page: https://www.creativecauldron.org/the-emperors-new-clothes.html
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Creative Cauldron's Learning Theater stages a bilingual, Spanish-infused musical version of Hans Christian Andersen's tale, adapted by Laura Connors Hull and Lenny Mendez with music by Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith. A vain emperor nearly bankrupts his kingdom over lavish clothes until two rogues posing as weavers sell him a 'magnificent' wardrobe they claim is invisible to anyone incompetent or foolish. The intimate black-box theater in Falls Church makes it a good first-play outing for young children, and the mix of English and Spanish suits bilingual families. Performances run three weekends; a family four-pack (2 adults, 2 students) is $70 with code 4PK. Arrive 30 minutes early — late seating is not guaranteed — and use the free parking in the Broad and Washington garage.

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