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Once Upon a Mattress

West Valley Light Opera

March 11-April 8, 2006

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Join WVLO for this musical comedy based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Princess and the Pea, a fairy tale with wit, sophistication and human feeling. Set in the fifteenth century and carried on a wave of wonderfully romantic and melodic songs, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance, introduced a new Broadway star by the name of Carol Burnett when it opened in 1959 and a new production of this delightful musical opened on Broadway in December, 1996, starring Sarah Jessica Parker. This is a show for the entire family with memorable songs including, Shy, In a Little While, Happily Ever After, and Normandy.

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• Ticket Info

  Tickets: $20-$24

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  March 11-April 8, 2006

  Times:
  Fri-Sat: 8pm
  Sun: 2:30pm

• Venue Info

  Saratoga Civic Theater

  13777 Fruitvale Ave. Saratoga, CA 95070

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• Accessibility Info

  • Wheelchair Access
  • Assisted Listening System

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  • Event Name: Once Upon a Mattress
    "fantastic!"
    Review posted by: Lindsey from San Jose, CA, Mar 27, 2006
    

    I thought this show was well rehearsed and put together in a wonderful way! What talent! The comedic timing was spot on and I really enjoyed each scene. It's a "must see!"

    I thought this show was well rehearsed and put together in a wonderful way! What talent! The comedic timing was spot on and I really enjoyed each scene. It's a "must see!"

  • Event Name: Once Upon a Mattress
    "A Lumpy, Bumpy "Mattress""
    Review posted by: South Bay Theatre Critic from Mountain View, CA, Mar 26, 2006
    

    This production of "Mattress" has a lot going for it - Carly Honfi as a hilarious and entertaining (tap dancing!) jester, a strong Winnifred, an ably meek Ian Teter as Dauntless, and a beautifully... Expand

    This production of "Mattress" has a lot going for it - Carly Honfi as a hilarious and entertaining (tap dancing!) jester, a strong Winnifred, an ably meek Ian Teter as Dauntless, and a beautifully voiced Elizabeth O'Hara as Lady Larkin. However, despite the talent, this show fails to come together as an integrated whole. The cast doesn't sell the schtick in a way that is credible, and leaves the audience wondering if the characters on stage are real or simply overacted caricatures. There are no clean buttons on the numbers, resulting in awkward scene changes and clumsy transitions. After a while, the plot gets so convoluted, one wonders what is driving things forward and, more importantly, why it takes three hours to get to the relatively simple conclusion of this fractured fairy tale. The attempt to "modernize" this show is not very successful, but Director Hicks should be commended for trying to "fluff up" this outdated and bumpy "Mattress." Collapse

  • Event Name: Once Upon a Mattress
    "family friendly fun"
    Review posted by: Matthew from Palo Alto, CA, Mar 23, 2006
    

    A wonderful show for kids, parents and grandparents to go to TOGETHER! The jester was hysterical, the princess sings her heart out and the rest of the cast lives happily ever after............. In a... Expand

    A wonderful show for kids, parents and grandparents to go to TOGETHER! The jester was hysterical, the princess sings her heart out and the rest of the cast lives happily ever after............. In a word....GO! Collapse

  • Event Name: Once Upon a Mattress
    "a great time!"
    Review posted by: Julie from Saratoga CA, Mar 21, 2006
    

    this show was incredibly funny and was a great show of talent! the modern jokes mixed with the awesome interpretation of the script was just the ticket! dont miss this show!

    this show was incredibly funny and was a great show of talent! the modern jokes mixed with the awesome interpretation of the script was just the ticket! dont miss this show!

  • Event Name: Once Upon a Mattress
    "Terrible free-style..."
    Review posted by: Mark from Sunnyvale, CA USA, Mar 20, 2006
    

    This show seemed to be a very disapointing show to me. It was very "improved" and "free". It was extremely cheesy. I was very disapointed and felt let down.

    This show seemed to be a very disapointing show to me. It was very "improved" and "free". It was extremely cheesy. I was very disapointed and felt let down.

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