Once Upon a Mattress is a hilarious twist on the classic fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." The story follows Prince Dauntless, who can't marry until he finds a true princess. However, his domineering mother, Queen Agravain, has set the bar impossibly high with a series of ridiculous tests for any potential suitor.
Enter Princess Winnifred, a bold and athletic woman who arrives dripping wet after swimming the moat. Unfazed by the Queen's outlandish challenges, Winnifred tackles them all with a healthy dose of sarcasm and unconventional methods. Through their witty banter and clashing personalities, a spark ignites between Winnifred and Prince Dauntless. The show's highlight is the famous "Sensitive Test," where Winnifred must sleep on a massive pile of mattresses, with a single pea hidden beneath.
This wacky musical is packed with catchy songs, witty dialogue, and slapstick humor. It celebrates individuality, challenges societal expectations of princesses, and reminds us that true love can blossom in the most unexpected places.
Year | Category | |
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1960 | Best Musical | |
1997 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Videos
The Infinite Moment of Now
Larcom Theatre (9/12 - 9/22) BUY NOW & SAVE | ||
Don't Eat the Mangos
Huntington Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA (3/26 - 4/27) | ||
Mamma Mia!
Boston Opera House (9/24 - 10/6) | ||
The Try Guys: Eat The Menu Tour
Boch Center Shubert Theatre (9/22 - 9/22) | ||
Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble
Emerson Colonial Theatre (4/26 - 4/26) | ||
Nurse John: The Short Staffed Tour
Boch Center Shubert Theatre (9/28 - 9/28) | ||
The Drowsy Chaperone
Arlington Friends of the Drama (9/13 - 9/29) | ||
CHALLENGER: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe™
Billerica Public Library (9/17 - 9/17) | ||
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