The APPlause! K-12 Performing Arts series prioritizes K-12 students and teachers.

Appalachian State University’s Hayes School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance collaborate on a production of Act I of this beloved musical comedy. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Princess and the Pea, Once Upon a Mattress tells the story of Princess Winnifred, who must prove her sensitivity by sleeping atop 20 mattresses with a pea hidden underneath. The Broadway production (music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Barer) is a fan favorite thanks to its catchy tunes, comedic elements, and wholesome nature.

Run Time: Approx. 60 minutes
Recommended for: Grades K-6
 

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