The Prince and The Pauper

The Prince and The Pauper is a musical comedy based on Mark Twain's famous story of mistaken identity. It has seen several productions throughout the U.S. (Seattle, St. Paul, and Kansas City).

It received the Bay Area Theater Critics Circle Award, Best Score (1993): and the O'Neill Theater Institute Award (1997).

Act I

Prince of Paupers (prologue)

Tom Canty in a sword fight with his friends, alternating with the prince fencing with his teachers - King Henry and Tom's father interrupt - finally they confront each other at the gate

Just Like You

Tom and Edward in front of a mirror realize they look alike

Though You're Not Him

Tom's mother comforts Edward

Be Who You Are

The royal ball - Tom dances clumsily - Jane insists he stop pretending

They Can't Hurt Me

Miles explains his history and the source of his strength

All The Things Your Father Couldn't Say

King Henry apologizes to him

England

The nobles in a processional

I Am Your King

Edward learning of King

Act II

How Did I Get Here

Tom, Edward and Miles complain of the situation they're in

Leave Everything To Me

Hertford takes over supervision of Tom's monarchy

British Justice

the trial of Tom's mother and sister - in which Edward saves them

Lord Let Our Love Survive

Miles' prayer

All Of Us Are The Same

Edward takes over his heritage and voices his credo