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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer

JULY 11-27, 2025

Single tickets on sale June 16

Broadway’s wildly funny, slightly naughty spin on the classic Princess and the Pea comes to the Playhouse for the first time ever!  In a far-off kingdom where no one can marry until shy Prince Dauntless does, the arrival of the bold and unconventional Princess Winnifred turns the castle upside down! Vying for the hand of the sheltered prince, she must first pass an impossible test devised by the wicked Queen Aggravain. Loaded with outrageous characters, clever twists, and catchy songs, Once Upon a Mattress promises a wacky, wild andunforgettable evening of happily-ever-afters!

PG-13 AUDIENCES

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ONCE UPON A MATTRESS

Music by Mary Rodgers
Lyrics by Marshall Barer
Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer

JULY 11-27, 2025

Single tickets on sale June 16

Broadway’s wildly funny, slightly naughty spin on the classic Princess and the Pea comes to the Playhouse for the first time ever!  In a far-off kingdom where no one can marry until shy Prince Dauntless does, the arrival of the bold and unconventional Princess Winnifred turns the castle upside down! Vying for the hand of the sheltered prince, she must first pass an impossible test devised by the wicked Queen Aggravain. Loaded with outrageous characters, clever twists, and catchy songs, Once Upon a Mattress promises a wacky, wild andunforgettable evening of happily-ever-afters!

PG -13 AUDIENCES

SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL

Adapted by Joseph Robinette
From the Newberry Award-winning book by Patricia MacLachlan

SEPTEMBER 13-14*, 2025

Single tickets on sale August 25

*School Performances September 11-12

A gentle and inspiring story about family, friendship, and finding where you belong. When Sarah travels from her home by the sea to the wide, open prairies, Anna and Caleb wonder — will she stay and become part of their family? With warmth, hope, and a little adventure, this charming play brings Patricia MacLachlan’s beloved book to life on stage. Perfect for young audiences, Sarah, Plain and Tall is a beautiful reminder that love and bravery can make even the biggest places feel like home.

FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

THE THANKSGIVING PLAY

By Larissa FastHorse

OCTOBER 24-NOVEMBER 2, 2025

Single tickets on sale September 29

A group of well-meaning (but hilariously misguided) theater artists scramble to create a politically correct Thanksgiving pageant – without any Native Americans. In a brilliant send-up, this fast-paced play skewers performative activism, cultural cluelessness, and the pitfalls of “good intentions” with wit and bite. Smart, edgy, and uproariously funny, The Thanksgiving Play is a feast of laughs and a clever commentary on who gets to tell whose story. A sharp, satirical comedy that leaves you laughing— and thinking!

PG -13 AUDIENCES

PLAID TIDINGS

by Stuart Ross

DECEMBER  5-14, 2025

Single tickets on sale November 10

Ring in the holidays with this heartwarming, toe-tapping holiday sequel to the beloved musical Forever Plaid! Frankie, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky descend from the stars once more, armed with their tight harmonies, hilarious antics, and a mission to save Christmas with a show-stopping concert.  With its witty banter, outrageous musical mashups, and favorite holiday hits (with a Plaid twist), this festive musical is a laugh-out-loud celebration of everything we love about the season and the perfect holiday treat for the whole family!

GENERAL AUDIENCES

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Music and Lyrics by Jeff Bowen
Book by Hunter Bell

JANUARY 30 -FEBRUARY 8, 2026

Single tickets on sale January 8

Picture it…Two struggling young writers, their two friends, and one crazy idea: write a brand-new musical – about writing a brand-new musical! Armed with a lot of coffee, a handful of pencils, and a little more imagination, they scramble against a ticking clock to create something original. Along the way, they discover just how messy, hilarious, and meaningful chasing a dream can be. This meta-musical is a joyful celebration of creativity, friendship and daring to put yourself out there.

PG-13 AUDIENCES

EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES

Adapted by Reggie Law
From the classic children’s tale

MARCH 7-8*, 2026

Single tickets on sale February 16

*School Performances March 5-6

Preparing for his grand royal wedding, the emperor’s vanity gets the best of him in this hilarious and colorful adventure.  Set in a fictional European kingdom, a pair of crafty tailors promise to make the emperor a stunning suit that only the “wise” can see.  As he struts through the kingdom in his “invisible” clothes, the townspeople and his royal court can’t help but laugh — but will anyone be brave enough to tell him the truth?

FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES

THE COTTAGE

By Sandy Rustin

MAY 1-10, 2026

Single tickets on sale April 6

A riotous and cheeky new sex comedy that’s equal parts sparkling high farce and deliciously naughty fun! Set in a charming English cottage in the scandalous summer of 1923, this wildly funny romp is packed with tangled romances, forbidden affairs, outrageous lies, and more witty one-liners than you can count. Fresh off a hit run on Broadway, Sandy Rustin’s The Cottage is sharp, stylish, and topped with just the right amount of saucy. Get ready for an evening of high-speed, laugh-out-loud fun!

PG-13 AUDIENCES

As we come out of these troubling times, remember the artists and arts organizations across Tennessee who have had to suspend operations for an indefinite time. A great way to show your support is through the Tennessee Specialty License Plate program.

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