Mon River Arts to stage ‘Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition’
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March 5, 2026

Mon River Arts to stage ‘Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition’

The production will debut at 7:30 tonight at the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth.

Mon River Arts will present “Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition” at the Grand Theatre in Elizabeth.

“Once Upon a Mattress” is a hilarious and heartwarming twist on The Princess and the Pea. Packed with clever comedy, catchy songs, and lovable characters, this classic musical follows the bold and unconventional Princess Winnifred as she turns a proper kingdom upside down and helps a shy prince discover true love.

Perfect for families and audiences of all ages, “Once Upon a Mattress” is a joyful, feel-good night of theatre that is full of laughter, charm, and a happily-ever-after you won’t forget.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. tonight (pay what you can day) and Friday; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday All tickets are $15.

For tickets and more information, go to https://www.monriverarts.org/ shows The Grand Theatre is located at 207 S. 2nd Ave., Elizabeth.

Cast members are: Princess Winnifred, Leah Rowan; Queen Aggravain, Sage Dasta; King, Patrick Rodriguez; Prince Dauntless, Owen Manz; Wizard, Michael Schildkamp; Sir Harry; Ethan Chase; Lady Larken, Penny Thompson; Minstrel, Adriana Popich; Jester, Sophia Rodriguez; Lucille, Maggie Thomas; Rowena. Grace Hoover; Beatrice, Emmabelle Glendenning; Harriet, Sophia Gidell Princess No. 12, Harlow Spalla.

Ensemble cast members: Chloe Blank, Mia Brenning, Joya Castagnola, Nora Cope, Elizabeth Ehland, Evelyn Ehland, Gwendolyn Fuller Madison Pisarek, Elliette Gaborek, Jacob Judy, K’Amorra Keifer, Lily Knestaut, Christian Kolcun, Isabelle Lucas, Chloe Markovich, Lucy Noel, Anna Rosiek, Jonathan Russell.

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