Once Upon a Mattress at AMP
Love, laughs, and a test of royal proportions—all riding on a single pea.
Amelia Island, FL — Amelia Musical Playhouse presents Once Upon a Mattress, a madcap musical comedy based on The Princess and the Pea. A bold, unconventional princess arrives to win the heart of a prince—if she can survive the outrageous tests of his overbearing mother.
Music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, with a book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Barer. The production is directed by Bill Ivins, with Joan Avrett leading the orchestra on piano.
The cast features AMP favorites including Mary Williams as the Queen, Jimmy Kalista as the King, and Sophia Rose Loveday as Princess Winnifred. Also featured are Colleen Perry as the Minstrel, Haley Vonnah as the Jester, Bob O’Hara as the Wizard, with Maggie and Brad Davis as the lovers Lady Larkin and Sir Harry. Introducing Christopher Doody as Prince Dauntless, along with a large supporting ensemble.
Set in a whimsical medieval court, the production features custom costumes by Tammy Lynch and castle-inspired scenery designed by Gregg Dillingham. Stage management is by Beth Perkins and Ismerie Maurer.
Performances run June 4–7 and 11–14, with evening shows Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.
This production is sponsored by Nancy Firth, for theatre lovers Phil and Joanne Nieman.
Amelia Musical Playhouse is located at 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
Tickets are $25 and may be reserved by calling 904-277-3455 or by email at ameliamusicalplayhouse.tickets@gmail.com
Dates and Times:
- Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, June 5, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2:30pm
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 7:30pm
- Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 2:30pm
Creators:
- Music: Mary Rodgers
- Lyrics: Marshall Barer
- Book: Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, Marshall Barer
- Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.”
