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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.
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Philly GRIT: a Pirate, a School Girl and a Good Person
Theatre Exile (5/8 - 5/19) | |
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William Shakespeare's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS
Lantern Theater Company (5/16 - 6/16) BUY NOW & SAVE COMEDY | |
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The Christmas Candy Caper
Bird-in-Hand Stage (11/1 - 12/28) | |
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Matt Donnelly ♦ The Mind Noodler
Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater (6/22 - 6/22) | |
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The 39 Steps
Town and Country Players (9/27 - 10/12)
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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Forge Theatre (6/7 - 6/23) | |
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Mamma Mia!
Academy Of Music (8/6 - 8/11) | |
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Shrek the Musical (Non-Equity)
State Theatre Center for the Arts (6/12 - 6/13) | |
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Will Fern ♦ He Brings The Party
Smoke & Mirrors Magic Theater (6/29 - 6/29) | |
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