Once Upon a Mattress

by Mary Rodgers

(Vocal Score). The vocal score including all 14 songs to this musical by Richard Rodger's daughter Mary. Happily Ever After * In a Little While * Normandy * Sensitivity * Shy * Song of Love * Yesterday I Loved You * and more.

Genres: Plays, Theatre, Music, Musicals, Fiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 1959

About the author

Mary Rodgers was an accomplished author, screenwriter and composer. Her first book--Freaky Friday--won several prizes, and was cited on the ALA Notable Book list. She composed many musicals, and had also amassed credits in television and radio. She had served as Chairman of the Board of the Julliard School and on the Board of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Reviews

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am very familiar with this script as I played Lady Larken in my high school's production of it.

The show is a hilarious blast of fun and there is a wide array of comedy that has the ability to go over the heads of younger audience members while providing entertainment for older members.

If you're looking to watch a movie of this show, I completely reccomend the version starring Carol Burnett as Winnifred.

Overall, it's a wonderful performance piece and the voice parts are fairly easy to pick up on as well.

[charlotte ennen]

😀

[Aaron Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super cute. I don't love the music, but it's from the 1950s, so I guess that's to be expected. This is, however, surprisingly frank and positive about sex (at least the heterosexual kind), and I really appreciated that.

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so very excited to direct this in two months!!!!! Reading through it for directors notes is a joy :-)

[val · Rating 4 out of 5]

I finished this a long time ago forgot to update oops

[Juliette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This musical is silly and sweet and perfect for middle school performers. There is a lot of opportunity to showcase both ensemble and solo performers. You can't beat the swamp princess, Winnifred, and her plucky confidence!

[Torri · Rating 4 out of 5]

This show is brilliant. I was in it at my high school this year. Its lots of fun, and I loved the charcater I got to become and write for it.


Did you know Normady is a real place!? I learned that during the show. In history class. It was bombed in WW2. Sad. Not so pretty any more is it?

[Nicolas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this show. It hits the ground running and clever music and lyrics keep you smiling the whole time.

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[Chalie Power · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny play with hysterical characters and induendos.