Once Upon A Mattress at Waterville Opera House

Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.

Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller and Marshall Barer

Once Upon a Mattress is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals,
Concord Theatricals

Tickets: $36-$38
Prices include a per ticket handling fee. A portion of all ticket fees are designated to support the Youth Arts Access Fund. Tickets are nonrefundable.
This event is eligible for the Youth Arts Access Fund.

On Sale to WC Members: Friday, October 3 at 10am
On Sale to Public: Monday, October 10 at 10am

ASL interpreted performance on April 26, 2026. Seats marked "L" (orchestra right) have an excellent sightline to the interpreter(s).
 

Authors

• Dean Fuller
• Hans Christian Andersen
• Jay Thompson
• Marshall Barer
• Mary Rodgers

Tony Awards and Nominations for Once Upon A Mattress