Just Say the Word

Many modern writers have found inspiration and success in retelling classic fairy tales from the perspective of their lesser characters. Composer/writer/performer JP Chartier goes a step further, choosing to retell the story of The Emperor’s New Clothes from the point of view of a character who was never part of the original narrative to begin with.

J.P. Chartier’s new take on a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale is a contemporary musical retelling of The Emperor’s New Clothes that premiers at the Gladstone Theatre on Jan. 31. With an all-local cast and 18 original songs, Just Say the Word is bound to get audiences in the groove and on their feet.