Theater Works Closes Season with ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Theater Works presents the musical comedy Once Upon A Mattress on stage April 28 - May 14, 2017 at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. "If you thought you knew the story of the Princess and the Pea you are in for a walloping surprise." Did you know, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntless the Drab? Or that Lady Larken's love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that, in fact, it wasn't the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. Chances are you'll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again!

Producing Artistic Director, Chris Hamby is directing Theater Works season-concluding production along with Musical Director Steve Hilderbrand and Choreographer Paul Pedersen. The 29-member cast will be led by Ixy Utpadel as "Princess Winnifred", Ryan Malikowski as "Prince Dauntless" and Shandi Ilyse as "Queen Aggravain". The production will also feature a small youth ensemble as part of the collaboration between YouthWorks and MasterWorks.

This production is supported by Constance W. McMillin Trust, APS, live musician sponsor Cheryl Mandala as well as season sponsors Wilhelm Automotive, and Judith Hardes.

Once Upon A Mattress will be on the Gyder Theater at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts (8355 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85345)April 28 - May 14, 2017. Single tickets are $38; discounts for seniors, students, and groups. Flex passes are also available. To purchase tickets or find out more about Theater Works Productions, contact the Box Office at (623) 815-7930 or visit www.theaterworks.org.

Theater Works at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts is concluding its 31st season of providing exceptional theater to the West Valley. Theater Works is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for children, patrons and artists to experience theater that inspires, enriches and enlightens through the experience of the performing arts. Theater Works acts as The Managing tenant for the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts which features more than 200 events a year including: live theater, classical concerts, jazz, popular music, dance, comedy, cultural events, festivals, youth and adult education classes and much more. For more information, call 623.815.7930 or visit www.theaterworks.org.