I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

#1

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:07pm

Ever since the other day when I posted on the Encores thread that I thought Sutton Foster would be a good choice to do the show I've been listening to it non stop. Get Patti or Carol in there as the Queen and Cheyenne as Prince Dauntless and you'll get a good audience, I think.

It's been almost 15 years since the last one (WOW) and it's the kind of show that usually does well, isn't it?

#2

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:10pm

I am legit all over Patti or Carol as the Queen. AAA+++, Jordan.

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#3

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:11pm

It's most probably way too small of a part for Patti to even consider but she would knock it out of the park.

#4

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:17pm

This could go in the Lunt-Fontanne after the Addams Family closes, and its a kids show. Quadruple plus.

#5

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:18pm

and one of the characters is going to HAVE a kid!

What the WHAT?!

#6

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:19pm

It might be a little on the small side, but I can still think it's a good idea.

I actually also like the idea of Beth Leavel as the Queen.

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When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain. -Kad

#7

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:20pm

Patti has taken small roles in concert productions before. She played Yvonne/Blair Daniels in Sunday at Ravinia.

#8

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:21pm

"I actually also like the idea of Beth Leavel as the Queen."

GAY GASP!

#9

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:31pm

^ a pearl clutching gasp or one of recognition of total brilliance?

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When I see the phrase "the ____ estate", I imagine a vast mansion in the country full of monocled men and high-collared women receiving letters about productions across the country and doing spit-takes at whatever they contain. -Kad

#10

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:33pm

I said this two Years ago.

Patti Lupone and Sutton.

the production would make millions.

#11

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:34pm

ew WHY

although Foster would be charming and the show could be cast to high hell, this high school theatre staple has merely an above average book and a lame score. Let it stay dead.

and honestly, what kinda kids these day care about the princess and the pea?

I do have to say that Kathleen Marshall's much edited movie is delightful though, well-cast and entertaining. it works better as such a 90 minute distraction than a full 2 hour musical with lame songs like "Very Soft Shoes"

#12

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:37pm

Why?

Because it's one of my favorite shows and I want to see a full scale revival of it and I'm sure a lot of other people would, also.

And Kathleen Marshall's movie was a mess. A hot tranny mess.

#13

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/12/10 at 10:40pm

The score to MATTRESS is much better than some of the crap people are writing nowadays.

I'd take a revival of this to the upcoming Addams Family.

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"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards

#14

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/13/10 at 12:38am

The show is LOW comedy akin to "Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." I'd get Lea Delaria instead of Foster who was great in the 42nd Street Moon production in 2005. I couldn't picture Carol Burnett in her prime(as well as the creators original choice Nancy Walker) playing any of Foster's roles (eh maybe SHREK) anymore than I can see Sutton as Winifred or Hildy. The role calls for a loud larger than life overpowering yet lovable buffoon. Sarah Jessica Parker didn't fit that bill either.

#15

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/13/10 at 12:49am

Kritzer
Borle
and
Jan Maxwell

#16

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/13/10 at 1:25am

Why on earth would you cast Cheyenne as Prince Dauntless? He'd be a great Sir Harry, though!

#17

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/13/10 at 2:05am

I love the recording with Lewis Cleale, SJP, Krakowsky, etc.

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#18

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/13/10 at 4:25am

Love some of these ideas and this show.

Leavel as Queen? Check
Cheyenne as Harry? Check
Borle as Dauntless? CHECK
Sutton as Fred? Check


But I don't think this is a huge attention getter. It's between a rock and a hard place: children's theatre story and dealing with pre marital sex/pregnancy. I know it's not ground breaking or edgy....but it's not exactly KID friendly.

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#19

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/13/10 at 4:46am

As phenomenal as Sutton would be..... for a BIG name they should have Ellen as Winnifred!!!! She'd be incredible!!

#20

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 2/13/10 at 2:24pm

Ellen? She's 50.

mattress shouldn't be revived forthe same reason Funny Girl shouldn't be revived. Broadway lacks that bigger-than-life comedienne with a powerful voice.

#21

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 5/2/20 at 10:08am

Bump. 10 years later and I still want this.

#22

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 5/2/20 at 11:16am

Annaleigh Ashford? Sarah Stiles? Jessie Mueller?

#23

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 5/2/20 at 11:17am

Mueller would be fun. But honestly I still kinda want Sutton.

#24

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 5/2/20 at 11:58am

How’s the album with Sarah Jessica Parker? Is it worth a listen?

#25

I Want a Revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Posted: 5/2/20 at 12:12pm

I love it. But then again, I loved the whole production and never understood the negative reviews it got.