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 |
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HONOR
Gene Frankel Theatre (9/19 - 10/6) | ||
Kiss Me While We Have the Chance
The Green Room 42 (10/28 - 10/28) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN
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Tin Church
Chain Theatre (10/23 - 11/23) NEW PLAY | ||
The Music of the Bard: Words & Music of Shakespeare in the Park 1956-1967
Joe's Pub (9/16 - 9/16) | ||
Harry reems Goes to Hollywood
Little Red Light Theatre (9/20 - 9/21) NEW MUSICAL | ||
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The Mark O'Donnell Theater at the Entertainment Community Fund Arts Center (10/11 - 10/20) | ||
The Prom
The Heights Players (9/6 - 9/22) | ||
Identity, Gender & Cockette Sexual Anarchy An Evening of Glamour, Wild Tales, Photos & Films with Cockette Fayette Hauser
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (9/26 - 9/26) | ||
Medea: A Musical Comedy
Actors Temple Theatre (10/10 - 2/1) | ||
The Gritarer Verde
Chain Theater (9/21 - 9/21)
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