Scene to Song Episode 102: Mary Rodgers, Marshall Barer, Jay Thompson, and Dean Fuller’s Once Upon a Mattress

In this episode, writer Victoria Myers discusses Mary Rodgers, Marshall Barer, Jay Thompson, and Dean Fuller's 1959 musical Once Upon a Mattress, looking at the comedy in musical theater, female protagonists, and the upcoming Encores! production. We also talk about the song "Just in Time" from Jule Styne, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's 1956 musical Bells are Ringing.

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Music played in this episode:
"Shy" from Once Upon a Mattress
"The Swamps of Home" from Once Upon a Mattress
"Happily Ever After" from Once Upon a Mattress
"Just in Time" from Bells are Ringing