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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Wheaton College - Watson Fine Arts (6/14 - 6/15)
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C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In
Robert J. Orchard Stage at The Paramount Center (6/14 - 6/15) | ||
Shrek The Musical
Emerson Colonial Theatre (9/13 - 9/15) | ||
The Winter’s Tale: An Enhanced Staged Reading
Shakespeare & Company (8/21 - 8/25) | ||
The Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare & Company (7/13 - 8/18) | ||
An Evening with Amor Towles
Emerson Colonial Theatre (9/24 - 9/24) | ||
The Queen of Versailles
Emerson Colonial Theatre (7/16 - 8/25) | ||
Once On This Island
Keiter Center for the Performing Arts (8/1 - 8/4) | ||
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