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.
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka
Our gorgeous costume renderings designed by Kathryn Rohe.
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka
First read through. Clearly Jackie is already making herself laugh.
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka
Happy birthday to the legendary Ken Fallin, who will be doing live set drawings via projection every night at our show.
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka
Our press day. Playbill.com front and center.
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka
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.
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka
The iconic John Epperson giving a sneak peak of his song "Sensitivity" with the hysterical Jay Rogers as the Wizard
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka
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.
Hunter Ryan Herdlicka
Cory Lingner, the worlds greatest Jester, fresh off his year long stint in On The Town
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.
