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 | |
---|---|---|
1960 | Best Musical | |
1997 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Videos
It's All Your Fault, Tyler Price!
The Hudson Theatre (11/7 - 12/15) | ||
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour - Deck the Hall Holiday Concerts
Walt Disney Concert Hall (12/1 - 12/1) | ||
Star Wars in Concert John Williams Spotlight
Walt Disney Concert Hall (11/21 - 11/24) | ||
Here There Are Blueberries
Bram Goldsmith Theater at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (3/13 - 3/30) | ||
Pepperland
Bram Goldsmith Theater at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (5/16 - 5/18) | ||
Millennium Magic 2025
Theatre West (1/24 - 1/26) | ||
Pacific Jazz Orchestra with Eva Noblezada
The Soraya (2/1 - 2/1) | ||
LA's Beginnings tour
Walt Disney Concert Hall (9/24 - 9/23) | ||
Dulcé Sloan
Bram Goldsmith Theater at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (12/13 - 12/13) | ||
Tootsie The Musical
Desert Theatreworks (3/7 - 3/30) | ||
VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW |
Recommended For You