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Once upon a Mattress

Once upon a Mattress

DramaFairy Tales
Pages
155
Published
1981
Language
English
Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

FunnyLightheartedWhimsicalRomantic
Fish Out of Water

Genres

Drama Fairy Tales Plays Romantic Comedy

Authors

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Mary Rodgers

Mary Rodgers (January 11, 1931 – June 26, 2014) was an American composer, screenwriter, and author. She wrote the novel Freaky Friday, which served as the basis of a 1976 film starring Jodie Foster, for which she wrote the screenplay, as well as three other versions. Her best-known musicals were Once Upon a Mattress and The Mad Show, and she contributed songs to Marlo Thomas' successful children's album Free to Be... You and Me. -Wikipedia

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Michael Lefferts

Michael Lefferts is known for his work on classic musicals for stage and screen. He contributed to beloved productions like Once upon a Mattress, Pal Joey, and Babes in Arms. His credits also include My Fair Lady and Gigi.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Once Upon a Mattress a musical?

    This work is indeed a musical, originally premiering on Broadway in 1959. It is known for its comedic songs and lively score.

  • What fairy tale is Once Upon a Mattress based on?

    The musical is a comedic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale, 'The Princess and the Pea.' It playfully subverts many elements of the original story.

  • Are there any film adaptations of Once Upon a Mattress?

    There have been multiple television adaptations of the musical, including productions in 1964, 1972, and 2005. These adaptations have featured notable performers in the lead roles.