NewsExclusive Pics! Hunter Ryan Herdlicka Invites Us Into the Rehearsal Room for Once Upon a MattressThe Transport Group revival of the Tony-nominated musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress begins previews Nov. 23 at The Abrons Arts Center, starring Jackie Hoffman as Princess Winnifred and John “Lypsinka” Epperson as Queen Aggravain. Hunter Ryan Herdlicka offers an exclusive look inside the rehearsal room!
November 23, 2015
"Working on Once Upon A Mattress for the Transport Group has really been a full circle experience for me, as it was the very first musical I was ever in as a child (I was a very, very fat Sir Harry)," says the actor. "One of Mary Rodgers' last wishes before she passed away was that this version of the show have a full production, starring the iconic John Epperson aka 'Lypsinka' and the genius Jackie Hoffman."
"It’s a chance for New York to see a re-imagined version of this beloved musical comedy, helmed by the incredible Jack Cummings III and choreographer Scott Rink, with all new orchestrations by Frank Galgano. For more behind the scenes photos and videos, please follow HRHerdlicka on Twitter and Instagram."
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Exclusive Pics! Hunter Ryan Herdlicka Invites Us Into the Rehearsal Room for Once Upon a Mattress
Exclusive Pics! Hunter Ryan Herdlicka Invites Us Into the Rehearsal Room for Once Upon a Mattress
The Transport Group revival of the Tony-nominated musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress begins previews Nov. 23 at The Abrons Arts Center, starring Jackie Hoffman as Princess Winnifred and John “Lypsinka” Epperson as Queen Aggravain. Hunter Ryan Herdlicka offers an exclusive look inside the rehearsal room!
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Our fearless director, Jack Cummings III, artistic director of the Transport Group.
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Our gorgeous costume renderings designed by Kathryn Rohe.
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First read through. Clearly Jackie is already making herself laugh.
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Happy birthday to the legendary Ken Fallin, who will be doing live set drawings via projection every night at our show.
Zak Resnick and Jessica Fontana, our Sir Harry and Lady Larken, performing for the press. John "Lypsinka" Epperson looking on in approval (or disapproval). We will never know.
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The iconic John Epperson giving a sneak peak of his song "Sensitivity" with the hysterical Jay Rogers as the Wizard
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John Epperson and me with great lighting.
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The genius of Jackie Hoffman in "Swamps of Home" with our beautiful ensemble of ladies.
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Jason "Sweettooth" Williams, our Prince Dauntless.
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Cory Lingner, the worlds greatest Jester, fresh off his year long stint in On The Town
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Zak Resnick and me, first time working together since attending Carnegie Mellon University together. Check out his new nose piercing.
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The formidable David Greenspan, who plays our mute King. Complete with a Jack-O-Lantern photo bomb.
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Our tired princess.
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You should come to the show just to hear Jackie's ad-libs at this very special Act Two moment.
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This is what was waiting for me in my dressing room. Nice to have a little extra inspiration.
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The fabulous Matt Castle, our music director, on our first day in the theatre.
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The beautiful John Epperson in a simple T.
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She's shy.
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Matt Castle and our orchestrator Frank Galgano. Some of the most beautiful orchestrations ever.
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Our first day in the theatre!
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Our legendary wig designer, Paul Huntley. Reunited after working together in A Little Night Music.
The production is helmed by Transport Group artistic director Jack Cummings III, with an official opening night slated for Dec. 13. In the whimsical comedy Once Upon a Mattress, the ungainly and brash Winnifred competes for the affections of Prince Dauntless. The only thing standing between them, in this raucous twist on "The Princess and the Pea," is his domineering mother the Queen. Performances continue through Jan. 3, 2016.
The cast also includes Jessica Fontana as Lady Larken, David Greenspan as The King, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka as The Minstrel, Cory Lingner as The Jester, Zak Resnick as Sir Harry, Jay Rogers as The Wizard and Jason SweetTooth Williams as Prince Dauntless with Vivienne Cleary, Richard Costa, Michael De Souza, Tim Dolan, Jack Donahue, Amy Griffin, Sarah Killough, Kristen Michelle, Ali Reed and Doug Shapiro.
Once Upon a Mattress features live drawings by Ken Fallin. The scenic design is by Sandra Goldmark, with costume design by Kathryn Rohe, lighting design by Drama Desk nominee R. Lee Kennedy and sound design by Walter Trarbach. The production also features musical staging and choreography by Scott Rink, musical direction by Matt Castle and arrangements and new orchestrations by Frank Galgano and Matt Castle. Casting is by Nora Brennan Casting.
Tickets, which start at $45, may be purchased by visiting Transportgroup.org or by phoning (866) 811-4111. For complete schedule and more information, visit TransportGroup.org.
