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 alter 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.
SPECIAL PROMOTION: Present this show anytime between October 1 2009 and October 1 2010 and your opening night royalty is on us! *
Celebrating 50 years! since this racous and romantic Broadway musical emerged unexpectedly and won the hearts of audiences everywhere.
This musical is a top choice for high schools, community and professional theatre productions.
*Minimum run: Amateur - 4 performances; Professional - 8 performances.
Cast Requirements: 4 Female, 6 Male, singing-dancing ensemble with several small roles.
Set Requirements: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS takes place many moons ago in a far off place.
Genre / Style: Musical Comedy/Romance
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set (22 Books, 1 Logo CD)
20 Libretto-Vocal Books
2 Piano Vocal Scores
Orchestration Package (18 Books)
1 Piano Vocal Scores
1 FLUTE (Doubling Piccolo)
1 OBOE
1 CLARINET
1 BASS CLARINET
1 HORN
1 TRUMPET I
1 TRUMPET II
1 TROMBONE
1 GUITAR (Acoustic with amp)
1 PIANO (Doubles Celeste)
1 HARP
2 VIOLINS (Divisi)
1 VIOLA (Divisi)
1 CELLO (Divisi)
1 BASS
1 PERCUSSION
Musical Numbers: Highlights: Shy, In A Little While, Normandy, Happily Ever After, The Swamps of Home.