(MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The Monroe Cultural Arts Commission has announced the return of the Mighty Oak Players after a two-year hiatus due to Covid. They are returning to the stage under the direction of Jennifer Alagna who previously directed several shows for the company and will present Once Upon A Mattress from July 21-24 at Monroe High School Performing Arts Center. Once Upon A Mattress is a musical comedy with music by Mary Rodgers, lyrics by Marshall Barer, and book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer.
This show opened off-Broadway in May 1959 and moved quickly to Broadway with critical acclaim. In 1960 Carol Burnett was nominated and won a Tony for best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical.
Auditions for Once Upon A Mattress were conducted at Monroe Township High School April 19-21. An extraordinary cast, following in the footsteps of Carol Burnett, was chosen to act and perform the many musical numbers in the show.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance online at www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. This show appeals to every generation. Adults, teens, and children will delight in this performance!
Monroe Township High School is located at 200 Schoolhouse Road in Monroe Township, New Jersey.
