ONCE UPON A MATTRESS || APR 24 - MAY 17, 2026
MUSIC BY MARY ROGERS | LYRICS BY MARSHALL BARER | BOOK BY JAY THOMPSON, DEAN FULLER, AND MARSHALL BARER
One tiny pea. One big royal romp!
The classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea gets a hilarious twist in this raucous and romantic musical comedy! Queen Aggravain has decreed that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride—but every princess is subjected to the Queen’s outrageously impossible tests. Just when hope seems lost, along comes Winnifred the Woebegone, a bold and unpolished princess from the swamp, who just might be up to the challenge. Packed with catchy tunes, laugh-out-loud moments, and a cast of colorful characters, Once Upon a Mattress is a charming musical adventure for the whole family.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES
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Location
All performances are held at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center: 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Free parking is available in the lot surrounding the theatre.
RUN TIME
Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including on 15-minute intermission.
CONTENT advisory & AGE RECOMMENDATION
A family-friendly musical recommended for ages 7 and up.
Pay-what-you-want
The Pay-What-You-Want performance for this show takes place on Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 PM. To select Pay-What-You-Want pricing, choose your seat for this performance and the Pay-What-You-Want option will be at the top. You may edit this price to be what you wish to pay for your ticket. A $3 facilities fee will be added to each Pay-What-You-Want ticket at check-out.
CAST AND ARTISTIC STAFF
artistic staff
Artistic staff to be announced soon.
CAST
Cast to be announced.
