If you thought you knew the story of 'The Princess and The Pea,' you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance, 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.
Once Upon a Mattress
Tony Awards and Nominations for Once Upon a Mattress
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Best Musical | |
| 1997 | Best Revival of a Musical |
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The Little Mermaid
Drury Lane Theatre (11/6 - 1/12) | |
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Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Paramount Theatre (10/30 - 1/19) | |
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The King in Concert
Raue Center For The Arts (1/11 - 1/11) | |
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The Listeners
Lyric Opera House (3/30 - 4/11) | |
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Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Cadillac Palace Theatre (6/3 - 6/8) | |
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
Oil Lamp Theater (1/24 - 2/16) | |
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Hymn
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier (4/29 - 5/25) | |
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Sunny Afternoon: The Story of The Kinks
The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare on Navy Pier (3/21 - 4/27) | |
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Black Violin: Full Circle Tour 2025
McAninch Arts Center (4/27 - 4/27) | |
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Feels Like The First Time
Raue Center For The Arts (2/1 - 2/1) | |
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