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 rockin’ musical adventure.
PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES*
*There is a special May 14 performance of Once Upon a Mattress as a part of the Lakeshore Players Annual Gala. For more information and to purchase tickets for that show, please click here.
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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.
approximate RUN TIME
Act I - 90 minutes
~ 15-Minute Intermission ~
Act II - 60 minutes
CONTENT advisory & AGE RECOMMENDATION
This “Vegas-themed rock version” of the classic musical is recommended for ages 10+ for risqué costumes and mature themes. Actors make entrances and exits through the audience aisles. Some lighting effects may impact photosensitive viewers. Lakeshore does not “rate” productions, as sensitivities vary from person to person.
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.
Trailer and poster photography by M&D Media.
CAST AND ARTISTIC STAFF
artistic staff
Eric Morris, Director
Annika Isbell, Choreographer
Jack Johnston, Music Director
Katlyn Moser, Assistant Director
Christian Erben, Stage Manager
Grace Czywczynski, Assistant Stage Manager
Savanna Gorbunow, Assistant Stage Manager
Shannon Elliott, Lighting Designer
Justin Hooper, Scenic Designer/Technical Director
Nicholas Gosen, Sound Designer/Engineer
Sarah Christenson, Costume Designer
Jacey Stewart, Props Designer
Isabelle Stene, Lily Stene, AJ Jerome, Crew
Quinn Masterson, Production Manager
CAST
Megan Beard, Nightingale/Ensemble
Laura Breyen, Ensemble/Dance Captain
Finnola Coughlin, Wizard
Abby Covert, Lady Rowena/Ensemble
Brea Davis, Jester
Devin Dolquist, Minstrel
Thomas Friebe, Sir Harry
Mallory Harrington, Princess No. 12/Ensemble
Brooklyn Klekamp, Lady Merrill/Ensemble
Chris Klekamp, King Sextimus
Sophie La Fave, Princess Winnifred
Amanda Marquis, Ensemble
William McIntyre, Knight/Ensemble
Maggie Mogren, Lady Mabelle/Ensemble
Hunter Olson, Knight/Ensemble
Sydney Payne, Lady Lucille/Ensemble
Luke Peterson, Sir Studley
Drew Reynhout, Knight/Ensemble
Nick Richard, Prince Dauntless
Alex Robinson, Sir Luce
Lizzie Stuebs, Lady Larken
Maya Vagle, Queen Aggravain
Understudies
Laura Breyen (Ensemble Swing), Abby Covert (Larken), Brooklyn Klekamp (Aggravain), Amanda Marquis (Jester),
William McIntyre (Ensemble Swing), Maggie Mogren (Winnifred), Hunter Olson (Wizard), Sydney Payne (Minstrel),
Luke Peterson (Sextimus), Drew Reynhout (Dauntless), Alex Robinson (Harry)
MUSICIANS
Jack Johnston (Piano/Conductor), Paul Page (Bass), Alan Jermiason (Trumpet),
Rachel Miller (Trombone), Rebecca Sims (Reeds), Jack Strand (Drums sub),
Aja Majkrzak (Violin), Martha McDermott (Violin sub)
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com
