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
S.I.M.P.S - A New Musical
IRT Theater (1/24 - 2/2) COMEDY LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN NEW COMEDY NEW MUSICAL | ||
Tartuffe
Stag & Lion Theatre (1/30 - 2/8) | ||
Void Main
cirqueSaw (1/8 - 1/26) | ||
Kati Neiheisel: London by Night
Pangea (2/1 - 2/1)
PHOTOS
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Piano Panties: A Cheeky Cabaret Show
Sid Gold’s Request Room (7/2 - 6/30) | ||
The Infinite Wrench
The Second City (1/17 - 12/14) | ||
Other Worlds: Songs of Fantasy
Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center (4/9 - 4/9) | ||
National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove
NYU Skirball (4/13 - 4/13) | ||
A Year With Frog and Toad
The 92nd Street Y, New York (3/1 - 3/16) | ||
Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival
The DiMenna Center for Classical Music (3/13 - 3/15) | ||
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