Once Upon a Mattress
Sep. 25 – Oct. 17, 2026
Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer
Step into a riotous royal romp with Once Upon A Mattress, the laugh-out-loud musical comedy that tells the story behind the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea! Watch fiery swamp princess Winnifred the Woebegone take on the impossibly picky Queen Aggravain in a battle for the hand of Prince Dauntless the Drab with wit, charm, and uproarious songs — including the tuneful crowd-favorite “Shy.” Brimming with vibrant characters, clever humor, and heart-melting romance, this Tony-nominated classic has delighted audiences for decades.
This production celebrates a show made famous by Carol Burnett and written by Mary Rodgers — Broadway royalty as the daughter of Richard Rodgers. Whether you’re a lifelong musical fan or bringing the whole family for a night out, Once Upon A Mattress promises joyful fun from curtain up to curtain call.
To get a feel for the show, watch the recent Broadway trailer featuring Sutton Foster below:
The best prices and the best seats
Season tickets go on sale April 1, 2026. Be among the first to place your order and lock in the best seats at a savings of up to 20% by subscribing to our three-show 2026-2027 season. Single-show tickets will be available starting July 1, 2026.
Artistic staff
Directed by Doug Brook and choreographed by Esther Selk who also collaborated on SBMT’s Brigadoon in 2025.
Auditions
Auditions for Once Upon a Mattress will be held March 21-22, 2026, by reservation. To learn about the available roles and to sign up for an audition slot, please visit our AUDITION page.
Show Dates & Times
• Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00 pm
• Sunday, September 27, 2026 at 2:30 pm
• Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00 pm
• Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:30 pm
• Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 2:30 pm
• Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8:00 pm
• Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:00 pm
• Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 2:30 pm
• Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm
• Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00 pm
• Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm
| Ticket Prices* | Adult | Senior (65+), Educator, Military | Child (12 and under) | Student (ID Required) |
| Thursday Night (8 pm) | $42-53 | $42-50 | $37 | $37 |
| Friday or Saturday Night (8 pm) | $45-60 | $45-57 | $37 | $37 |
| Saturday or Sunday Matinee (2:30 pm) | $54-65 | $54-62 | $38 | $38 |
* Listed prices include $3 City of Saratoga surcharge. The lower price in each range reflects the discount available to season subscribers.
CAST
| Princess Winnifred the Woebegone: | TBA |
| Prince Dauntless the Drab: | TBA |
| Queen Aggravain | TBA |
| King Sextimus the Silent | TBA |
| The Minstrel | TBA |
| The Jester | TBA |
| Lady Larken | TBA |
| Sir Harry | TBA |
| The Wizard | TBA |
| Princess #12 | TBA |
| Sir Studley | TBA |
| Lady Mabelle | TBA |
| Nightingale of Smarkand | TBA |
| Ensemble | TBA |
ARTISTIC STAFF
| DIRECTOR | Doug Brook |
| ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | TBA |
| CHOREOGRAPHER: | Esther Selk |
| MUSIC DIRECTOR: | Mark Wong |
| VOCAL DIRECTOR: | Kristin Pfeiffer |
| COSTUME DESIGNER: | TBA |
| HAIR & MAKEUP DESIGNER: | TBA |
| LIGHTING DESIGNER: | TBA |
| PROPS DESIGNER: | TBA |
| PROJECTIONS DESIGNER: | Don Nguyen |
| SOUND DESIGNER: | TBA |
| SET DESIGNER: | TBA |
| STAGE MANAGER: | Quentin Tepliuk |
| ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER: | TBA |
ADDITIONAL STAFF
| PATRON MANAGER: | Kama Belloni |
| BUSINESS MANAGER: | Lori Wood |
| HOUSE MANAGER: | Diane Hughes |
| MARKETING DIRECTOR: | Doug Hughes |
| CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER: | Dan Singletary |
| ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: | Walter M. Mayes |
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: | Michael Paul Hirsch |
| PRODUCTION MANAGER: | Emily Tao |
Once Upon a Mattress is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
