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
Little Bear Ridge Road
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (6/13 - 7/21) | ||
The Kite Runner
CIBC Theatre (6/11 - 6/23) | ||
Mary's Wedding
Oil Lamp Theater (5/30 - 7/14) | ||
UPTOWN
The Center for Performing Arts (3/8 - 3/8) | ||
Teen Performance Intensive
The Center for Performing Arts (8/5 - 8/9) | ||
Cycles
Ruth Page Center for the Arts (7/12 - 7/13) | ||
Romeo and Juliet
Oak Park Festival Theatre (7/5 - 8/17) | ||
Barbie The Movie: In Concert
Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (8/8 - 8/8) | ||
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