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.
Year | Category | |
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1960 | Best Musical | |
1997 | Best Revival of a Musical |
Videos
Spamilton: An American Parody
Aventura Arts & Cultural Center (1/24 - 1/26) | ||
SAW the Musical: The Unauthorized Parody of Saw
Broward Center (1/12 - 1/14) | ||
An Evening with Josh Gad: In Gad We Trust
Broward Center (1/22 - 1/22) | ||
9to5 The Musical
Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (1/16 - 2/2) | ||
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
Adrienne Arsht Center (1/9 - 1/26) | ||
The Minutes
The Laboratory Theater of Florida (4/11 - 4/27) | ||
The Best of Broadway
The Arbor (1/18 - 1/18) | ||
Clarinet Master Class with Stephen Williamson
Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall (1/17 - 1/17) | ||
South Florida Symphony Orchestra’s “Glitter and Be Gay Gala”
Broward Center for the Performing Arts (1/16 - 1/16) | ||
Philharmonia No. 3 Jan. 18–19, 2025
Lynn University - World Performing Arts Center (1/18 - 1/19) | ||
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