Once Upon a Mattress
If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again.
Year | Category | |
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1960 | Best Musical | |
1997 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Videos
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No Such Thing
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (3/23 - 4/27) | |
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The Book of Grace
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (3/27 - 5/18) | |
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Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck
The Barrington Theater (4/25 - 5/11) | |
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No Such Thing
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (3/23 - 4/27) | |
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Jazz a cappella
Chicago a cappella (4/5 - 4/5) | |
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Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - April 2025
Laugh Factory (4/3 - 4/3) | |
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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live
The Chicago Theatre (4/15 - 4/15) | |
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Hymn
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier (4/29 - 5/25) | |
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JUBA! Masters of Tap and Percussive Dance - Rhythm World Concert 3 - Student Showcase
Studebaker Theater (7/16 - 7/16) | |
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Stereophonic
CIBC Theater (1/27 - 2/8) | |
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