Old Town Playhouse Young Company brings Once Upon a Mattress in June
Old Town Playhouse Young Company will stage Once Upon a Mattress on the OTP MainStage in June, with tickets at $22 for adults and $15 for youth under 18.
Old Town Playhouse is putting one of downtown Traverse City’s first kid-friendly summer outings on the calendar when its Young Company brings Once Upon a Mattress to the OTP MainStage for an eight-performance run June 5 through June 13.
The musical is a comedic retelling of The Princess and the Pea, built around Princess Winnifred, Prince Dauntless and Queen Aggravain. Old Town Playhouse describes the show as filled with humor, quirky characters and catchy songs, a combination that makes it an easy fit for families looking for an affordable night out close to home.
The production also shows how the Young Company continues to feed the local youth-theater pipeline. By giving student performers a full stage run in a well-known musical, Old Town Playhouse is offering more than a one-off recital or classroom showcase. It is giving young actors, singers and dancers the chance to work in ensemble scenes, learn rehearsal discipline and perform in front of a public audience on the OTP MainStage at 148 E. Eighth Street in Traverse City.
Two casts will share the production. Green Cast is scheduled for June 5, June 6 at 7 p.m., June 11 and June 13 at 2 p.m. Gold Cast will perform June 6 at 2 p.m., June 7 at 2 p.m., June 12 and June 13 at 7 p.m. That split schedule gives more local students the chance to take part while also giving families flexibility in choosing a day and time that works around early summer plans.
Tickets are already priced at $22 for adults and $15 for youth under 18, a relatively modest outing for Grand Traverse County parents trying to stretch the family entertainment budget as school lets out and summer weekends fill up. The venue is central, the run is short and the show is aimed squarely at children and adults who want something light, musical and easy to reach without leaving Traverse City.
Old Town Playhouse’s all-shows calendar also points to a busy stretch ahead, with Gala 2026 - Under the Big Top set for June 18. For families mapping out early-season weekends, Once Upon a Mattress offers a timely mix of local talent, low-cost tickets and a story that is built for younger audiences without shutting out adults.
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