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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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Tick, Tick...Boom!
George Street Playhouse (4/23 - 5/19) | |
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Choice
McCarter Theatre Center (5/8 - 6/2) | |
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James and the Giant Peach
First Presbyterian Church (4/26 - 5/5) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN | |
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Patti LuPone
Mayo Performing Arts Center (3/8 - 5/17) | |
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The Prom
Phoenix Productions (at the Count Basie Center for the Arts) (5/3 - 5/4)
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Discover Beethoven's Eroica
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (5/18 - 5/18) | |
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New Jersey Symphony at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park (6/26 - 6/26) | |
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Big Fish
StageWorks Theatre Group (8/22 - 8/25) | |
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Daniil Trifonov Plays Gershwin
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (6/9 - 6/9) | |
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New Jersey Symphony at Branch Brook Park in Newark
Branch Brook Park (6/28 - 6/28) | |
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