Once Upon a Mattress
Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson and Dean Fuller
June 15, 16, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 at 8pm
Sunday matinees - June 17 and 24 at 3pm
Matthews Acting Studio
185 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ
Diana Basmajian, Director
Jack Bender, Music Director
Marie Miller, Costume Design
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.
-From the Rodgers and Hammerstein website
A fun show for all ages, this musical propelled Carol Burnett to fame overnight. The brilliant score by Mary Rodgers will have you tapping and humming along!
Be sure to get your tickets when our Box Office opens in March since our musical always sells out!!
