In this classic Broadway retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Pea, Lea DeLaria brings her own musical comedy panache to the role of Princess Winifred the Woebegone, a role originated by Carol Burnett. With the whole kingdom rooting for her, “Fred” must swim moats, endure all-night dance-a-thons, and feel a pea through 20 mattresses in order to impress the highly discriminating Queen and win the hand of her Prince Dauntless. TheatreMania.com: "The 42nd Street Moon production of Mattress is expertly directed by Wayne Bryan, who's something of a musical theater demigod for his work at Music Theatre of Wichita and elsewhere." Talkin'Broadway.com: "The direction of Wayne Bryan (Music Theatre of Witchita director) is first rate, and he keeps the action tight and fast paced. There are no dull spots in this production." San Francisco Chronicle: "Director Wayne Bryan, the producing director at Music Theatre of Wichita, keeps the action and the comedy flowing at a smooth, gentle pace."