Music Director

Princess Winnifred, an unconventional and spirited woman, vies for the hand of Prince Dauntless, but must pass a test devised by his domineering mother, Queen Aggravain. Full of humor, quirky characters, and catchy songs, this comedic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea is a lighthearted tale of love and defying expectations.

Once Upon a Mattress

Old Town Playhouse  

Once upon a time, in a kingdom far away, lived the domineering Queen Aggravain, the cursed King Sextimus, and the mousy Prince Dauntless. In order to keep him unmarried, the Queen has decreed that only the princess who can pass her impossible test may marry the Prince. After rejecting princess after princess, the Queen has met her match: the brash and charming Winnifred the Woebegone. This hilariously irreverent comedy updates the classic fairytale “The Princess and the Pea” and features some of musical theater’s most beloved melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little While.”

Wagner College

Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little While,” this uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea promises both classic charms and new delights.

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Once Upon A Mattress

Center Theatre Group

### Event Description: Once Upon a Mattress at The Grand Theatre

**Presented by:** Little Theatre Company  
**Dates:** June 27 to June 29, 2024  
**Venue:** Auburn Stage, The Grand Theatre  
**Age Recommendation:** All ages  
**Running Time:** 90 minutes, no intermission  

**Showtimes:**
- **June 27, 2024:** 7:00 PM
- **June 28, 2024:** 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
- **June 29, 2024:** 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

**About the Show:**
"Once Upon a Mattress" is a delightful musical comedy that offers a fun twist on the classic tale of "The Princess and the Pea." Originally produced on Broadway in 1960, this revival promises to be a joyous experience for the entire family. 

**Synopsis:**
In a far-off kingdom, Queen Aggravain has decreed that no couples can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a suitable bride. Princesses from across the land attempt to win the prince's hand, but none can pass the Queen's impossible tests. That is, until the shy swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, arrives. Will she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry Prince Dauntless, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry reach the altar? 

Carried by a wave of wonderful songs that are by turns hilarious, raucous, romantic, and melodic, "Once Upon a Mattress" provides side-splitting shenanigans and heartwarming moments. After all, a princess is a delicate thing.

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase for all showtimes. Don't miss this enchanting performance that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

For more information on Little Theatre Company, visit: [bellepointedance.ca/ltc.html](http://bellepointedance.ca/ltc.html)

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Grand Theatre Ontario

Musical theater legend Sutton Foster (The Music Man) returns to the City Center stage as Princess Winnifred the Woebegone alongside Michael Urie (Ugly Betty) as Prince Dauntless in this beloved musical fairytale. Led by Tony-nominated director and Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods, Lionel Bart’s Oliver!) and with a new concert adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Once Upon a Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a repressed kingdom, reveling in Winnifred’s ability to charm and transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends.

New York City Center

Many, many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son Prince Dauntless found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the swamp Princess Wobegone shows up!

Music Director

Mary Rodgers

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 17 - Aug 2, 2026

Once Upon a Mattress · Theatre Bay Area

Past events

5 - 13 Jun, 2026

Once Upon a Mattress · Old Town Playhouse

5 - 13 Jun, 2026

Once Upon a Mattress · Old Town Playhouse

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