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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Chatham Baroque: Louis, Louis - Songs & Dances of the French Baroque
Calvary Episcopal Church (12/7 - 12/7) | |
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Peter Pan (Non-Equity)
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts (4/1 - 4/6) | |
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Quintessential Chatham Baroque
Hicks Memorial Chapel, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (3/15 - 3/15) | |
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Smooth Summer Sessions: Paul Brown with Sharon Rae North
The Youngstown Playhouse (6/28 - 6/28) | |
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In the Loop with Fouts & Pauley - Popular Music Across the Centuries
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (11/16 - 11/16) | |
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Julius Caesar
Youth Shakespeare Society of Pittsburgh (8/2 - 8/4) | |
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Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera (5/17 - 6/30) | |
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