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Once Upon a Mattress is a critically-acclaimed musical comedy that opened on Broadway on May 11, 1959 and ran for 460 performances. The play was written as an adaptation of the fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. The show's music was written by Mary Rodgers with lyrics by Marshall Barer. The book was written by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer.
The plot is as follows: Due to an unhappy curse, King Sextimus is unable to speak. Meanwhile, his terror of a wife, Queen Aggravian, has taken over control of the kingdom. Most importantly, in an attempt to keep Prince Dauntless single, she has decreed that only the princess that can pass her test may marry her son. Further, no one else in the kingdom may marry until Prince Dauntless does. Lady Larken and Sir Harry are extremely disturbed by this fact since Lady Larken is now pregnant with Sir Harry's baby. Luckily, Sir Harry is able to find an amazing princess, Winnifred the Woebegone. She instantly catches the attention of Prince Dauntless, and in the end, is able to pass the Queen's supposedly impassable sensitivity test. When the Queen still tries to prevent the Prince Dauntless from marrying, he tells her to 'shut up' which ends up breaking the curse on the king. Now able to speak, King Sextimus regains his rightful position as leader of the kingdom, and all is well.
For a more detailed plot summary including descriptions for each character, see the Once Upon a Mattress page on StageAgent.com: http://www.stageagent.com/Shows/view/734
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Where can you find the script of the musical 'Once upon a Mattress'?
well you type in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS SCRIPT AND PICK ONE its so easy
Where can you watch once upon a mattress for free?
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Where can you watch once upon a mattress online for free?
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When was the musical once upon a mattress written?
There is no official word on when the play was written, but it opened off Broadway on May 11, 1959. After successful runs throughout the country, it was made into a television adaptation starring Carol Burnette in the starring role. See the link for the history of this fascinating vignette of American theater.
When was Once Upon a Classic created?
Once Upon a Classic was created in 1976.
Who is Emily in the musical once upon a mattress?
Emily is a maid.
Where can you find the script of the musical 'Once upon a Mattress'?
well you type in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS SCRIPT AND PICK ONE its so easy
What are some notable musical numbers in once upon a mattress?
Probably the most notable musical number in Once Upon a Mattress is Shy, Happily Ever After, and maybe In A Little While.
What is a fast female musical theatre song for ages 11-15?
"Shy" from Once Upon A Mattress
When was Once Upon a Mattress created?
Once Upon a Mattress was created in 1959.
What musical should our school do for our summer musical?
Once Upon a Mattress. Based on The Princess and the Pea. It was written for Imogene Coca, and is a delightful show.
Where can you buy once upon a mattress speaking scripts?
http://www.musicaltheatreaudition.com/ this is a site that has musical scores and also a section that helps you pick out an audition piece. http://www.musicaltheatreaudition.com/shows/onceuponmattress.html the 2nd link is all about once upon a mattress
What is the theme of Once Upon a Mattress?
The theme of "Once Upon a Mattress" revolves around the idea of challenging traditional gender roles and stereotypes, as well as the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of societal expectations. The musical also explores themes of love, acceptance, and the power of individuality.
What is a good play about princesses?
An excellent play is the old one called "Once Upon a Mattress". It's a musical and it's the story of the Princess and the pea.
What are the ratings and certificates for Once Upon a Mattress - 2005 TV?
Once Upon a Mattress - 2005 TV is rated/received certificates of: USA:PG USA:TV-PG
Does Lady Merrill have lines in the play Once Upon a Mattress?
yes she does
What song had the lyrics I come from the land of the foggy foggy dew?
the land of ole or yore or something liek that. It's from "Once Upon A Mattress' It's called "The Swamps of Home" from Once upon a Mattress.
