Once Upon a Mattress (New York City Center)
Closed 2h 15m
Once Upon a Mattress (New York City Center)
90%
90%
(452 Ratings)
Positive
96%
Mixed
2%
Negative
2%
Members say
Entertaining, Delightful, Clever, Enchanting, Funny

About the Show

Sutton Foster and Michael Urie star in a modern twist on the classic musical.

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Critic Reviews (10)

The New York Times
January 25th, 2024

"...is nobody’s idea of a great musical, but it is many people’s idea of a fun one."
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New York Magazine / Vulture
January 25th, 2024

"Is the biggest summer-camp show ever"
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Theatermania
January 25th, 2024

"A great night out, and one that will delight people of all ages."
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New York Stage Review
January 25th, 2024

"It’s Foster who dominates...she’s also one first-class musical shy."
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New York Stage Review
January 25th, 2024

" 'Once Upon a Mattress' is a durable entry in the musical comedy catalog."
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TheaterScene.net
January 30th, 2024

Of course, in true American musical theater form the elegant Princess has been transformed into the bedraggled and uncouth Winnifred (Foster, in her best goofy guise, proving her talent knows no boundaries). Winnie answers the call to audition to be the bride of the equally goofy Prince Dauntless (Michael Urie, funny, but hampered by his material’s lack of sophistication while taking a busman’s holiday after recently departing from "Spamalot"). The marvelously imperious Harriet Harris plays Dauntless’ mother, Queen Aggravain married to the mute, but highly communicative King Sextimus the Silent (David Patrick Kelly, adorable).
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Theater Pizzazz
January 25th, 2024

"...exceedingly fun and frothy revival"
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Front Row Center
January 30th, 2024

"This is a spectacular production that will lift your spirits no matter the...weather."
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