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 “Once Upon a Mattress” is an uproarious take on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” set in a far-off kingdom.
"Once Upon a Mattress"
Music by Mary Rogers Lyrics by Marshall Barer Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer Directed by Josh Grisetti
March 5–14, 2026
Little Theatre
“Once Upon a Mattress” is an uproarious take on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” set in a far-off kingdom where Queen Aggravain has decreed no one can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a bride. But first, the would-be betrothed must pass the Queen’s ridiculous test. Will the free-spirited, and “shy” Winnifred the Woebegone become “the one”? “Mattress” clinched nominations at the 1960 Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Actress for then-newcomer Carol Burnett for her role as Winnifred.
“As fresh, inventive and funny as ever... “Once Upon a Mattress” shows you can retell fairy tales with wit and sophistication, and more important, human feeling.” – New York Daily News
Presenter / Producer: Cal State University Fullerton
Listed Categories
Theater > Musicals
Event Phone: 657-278-3371
Venue
Cal State Fullerton, Clayes Performing Arts Center
800 N State College Blvd
Fullerton CA 92831
Regions:
Orange County
Performance Dates: 3/5/2026 - 3/14/2026
Thursday, 03/05/2026
Friday, 03/06/2026
Saturday, 03/07/2026
Wednesday, 03/11/2026
Thursday, 03/12/2026
Friday, 03/13/2026
Saturday, 03/14/2026
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Performance Times
8 pm: 3/5, 3/6, 3/7, 3/11, 3/12, 3/13, 3/14
2 pm: 3/7, 3/14
Ticket Information:
Regular price: $24 / $22 (Titan price)
All orders subject to a $4 service fee
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