Many moons ago, when Once Upon a Mattress debuted on Broadway in 1959, it ran for less than a year. And yet, in the 65 years since, it's remained an essential title in the musical theater canon. The show is synonymous with Carol Burnett's rise to stardom, gets top billing over Freaky Friday on Mary Rodgers' list of creative achievements and has been seen on virtually every high school stage in America. It's also been…
SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:02AM on July 31, 2024