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On August 1, Rick Kogan of WGN Radio's "The Sunday Papers" hosted The Emperor’s New Clothes creative producer Rick Boynton, composer Alan Schmuckler, and actors Don Forston and Megan Long to discuss creating and performing this new musical for families.

Rick Kogan asks Rick Boynton and Alan Schmuckler how they came up with The Emperor's New Clothes the musical.

Rick Boynton
Creative Producer

Alan Schmuckler
Music and Lyrics

Kogan asks lead actors Don Forston (Emperor) and Megan Long (Sam) about their experience performing at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.

Don Forston
The Emperor

Megan Long
Sam

Kogan, Schmuckler and Forston discuss the need for family entertainment that appeals to adults and kids alike.

Alan Schmuckler
Music and Lyrics

Don Forston
The Emperor

 
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