Once Upon a Mattress: A Musical Comedy Twist on The Princess and the Pea

Show Dates: January 24-February 28, 2026

Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition A hilarious retelling of “The Princess and the Pea” “Once Upon a Mattress” is a musical comedy retelling of “The Princess and the Pea”, set in a kingdom where no one can marry until Prince Dauntless finds a bride. The Youth Edition version, suitable for elementary school children, centers on all of the members of the King’s court coming together to try and find Prince Dauntless a bride, while Queen Aggravain keeps rejecting potential brides with impossible tests. When Princess Winifred the Woebegone arrives, her unconventional behavior and strength of character challenge the Queen’s standards, leading to a final, hilarious test involving mattresses and a pea. Children will enjoy the dancing and singing, and meeting the members of the court who are all trying to find the right partner for the Prince, with a blend of classic fairy tale elements and lots of funny twists!

All Performances at the Presidio Theatre Performing Arts