Sleeping Beauty

Sleeping Beauty book by Joseph McDonough, music and lyrics by David Kisor

(21)
Productions (46)
Musical Comedy
|
85 - 105 minutes
6 W, 4 M, 1 Any (11-40 actors possible: 6-20 W, 4-20 M)
Set: Flexible.

Action, comedy, romance, rock 'n roll, and a little bit of opera spice up the story of Sleeping Beauty in this magical, musical twist on the fairy tale classic. At Princess Briar Rose's christening, wicked Wisteria puts a curse on the newly born baby after realizing she wasn't invited to the party. Three wacky fairies, along with Briar Rose's overprotective parents, quickly shelter the curious and beautiful princess, but even then the spell finds Briar Rose and puts her to sleep for a hundred years. Only a guitar-playing prince can conquer the curse, waking her with true love and a song.

Pricing Information

Min. Performance Fee* $130
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $25

*The per performance fee begins at $130. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process.

Play Details

Action, comedy, romance, rock 'n roll, and a little bit of opera spice up the story of Sleeping Beauty in this magical, musical twist on the fairy tale classic. At Princess Briar Rose's christening, wicked Wisteria puts a curse on the newly born baby after realizing she wasn't invited to the party. Three wacky fairies, along with Briar Rose's overprotective parents, quickly shelter the curious and beautiful princess, but even then the spell finds Briar Rose and puts her to sleep for a hundred years. Only a guitar-playing prince can conquer the curse, waking her with true love and a song.

  • Musical Comedy
  • |
  • 85 - 105 minutes
  • 6 W, 4 M, 1 Any (11-40 actors possible: 6-20 W, 4-20 M)
  • Set: Flexible.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-595-7

Published Reviews

"A multi-level show with genuine sentiment, good humor and a message kids -- and adults -- can take to heart."

Rick Pender, City Beat (Cincinnati)

"The show is a gem...in the spirit of fractured fairy tales which work both for kids and adults."

Jackie Demaline, Cincinnati Enquirer

"This version of Sleeping Beauty seeks to explore and define 'beauty' in terms other than just physical attractiveness...with great success."

Scott Cain, Talkin' Broadway

Production History

MAR 20, 2025 - MAR 22, 2025
Scottsdale Christian Academy
Phoenix, AZ United States
Scottsdale Christian Academy Phoenix, AZ United States
APR 07, 2022 - APR 09, 2022
Joppatowne High School Drama Club
Joppa, MD United States
Joppatowne High School Drama Club Joppa, MD United States
FEB 20, 2022 - FEB 21, 2022
Internation Academy - Amman
Amman, Jordan
Internation Academy - Amman Amman, Jordan
JUN 13, 2019 - JUN 13, 2019
Vincent Massey High School
Brandon, MB Canada
Vincent Massey High School Brandon, MB Canada
JAN 19, 2019 - JAN 19, 2019
The Montessori Elementary and Middle School
Albuquerque, NM United States
The Montessori Elementary and Middle School Albuquerque, NM United States
JAN 11, 2019 - JAN 20, 2019
Northern Virginia Players
Springfield, VA United States
Northern Virginia Players Springfield, VA United States
NOV 10, 2018 - DEC 15, 2018
Broxburn Footlights
Broxburn, United Kingdom
Broxburn Footlights Broxburn, United Kingdom
JUL 26, 2018 - AUG 04, 2018
Highland Parks & Recreation
Highland, IN United States
Highland Parks & Recreation Highland, IN United States
JUN 08, 2018 - JUN 09, 2018
Starlight Theatre Company
Wellsville, NY United States
Starlight Theatre Company Wellsville, NY United States
MAY 01, 2018 - MAY 31, 2018
Jerstad-Agerholm K8 School
Racine, WI United States
Jerstad-Agerholm K8 School Racine, WI United States
APR 05, 2018 - APR 08, 2018
Sparkman Drama Club
Madison, AL United States
Sparkman Drama Club Madison, AL United States
APR 01, 2018 - MAY 27, 2018
QSI
Shenzhen, China
QSI Shenzhen, China
NOV 10, 2017 - NOV 12, 2017
Central Decatur Schools
Leon, IA United States
Central Decatur Schools Leon, IA United States
NOV 03, 2017 - NOV 04, 2017
Claysburg Area Community Theater
Duncansville, PA United States
Claysburg Area Community Theater Duncansville, PA United States
NOV 03, 2017 - NOV 17, 2017
Main Street Players
Paintsville, KY United States
Main Street Players Paintsville, KY United States
JUN 16, 2017 - JUN 25, 2017
Tri County PLayers
Loda, IL United States
Tri County PLayers Loda, IL United States
MAY 05, 2017 - MAY 06, 2017
Unioto Drama Club
Chillicothe, OH United States
Unioto Drama Club Chillicothe, OH United States
FEB 28, 2017 - FEB 28, 2017
Richland Middle School
Richland Hills, TX United States
Richland Middle School Richland Hills, TX United States
FEB 03, 2017 - FEB 11, 2017
Leduc Drama Society
Leduc, AB Canada
Leduc Drama Society Leduc, AB Canada
JAN 01, 2017 - DEC 31, 2017
Gallissas Theaterverlag und Mediaagentur GmbH
Berlin, Germany
Gallissas Theaterverlag und Mediaagentur GmbH Berlin, Germany
DEC 08, 2016 - DEC 11, 2016
Dakota Academy Of Performing Arts
Sioux Falls, SD United States
Dakota Academy Of Performing Arts Sioux Falls, SD United States
MAY 20, 2016 - MAY 28, 2016
The Zion Academy Of Music
Stockton, CA United States
The Zion Academy Of Music Stockton, CA United States
MAY 13, 2016 - MAY 14, 2016
Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences
Pueblo, CO United States
Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences Pueblo, CO United States
MAY 05, 2016 - MAY 06, 2016
Julian Charter School
Temecula, CA United States
Julian Charter School Temecula, CA United States
APR 15, 2016 - APR 24, 2016
Children's Theatre Of Annapolis
Annapolis, MD United States
Children's Theatre Of Annapolis Annapolis, MD United States
APR 08, 2016 - APR 09, 2016
Bucyrus Little Theatre
Willard, OH United States
Bucyrus Little Theatre Willard, OH United States
OCT 15, 2015 - OCT 17, 2015
Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte, NC United States
Charlotte Christian School Charlotte, NC United States
OCT 15, 2015 - OCT 17, 2015
Charlotte Christian School
Charlotte, NC United States
Charlotte Christian School Charlotte, NC United States
APR 23, 2015 - APR 24, 2015
Mt. Whitney High School
Visalia, CA United States
Mt. Whitney High School Visalia, CA United States
MAR 20, 2015 - MAR 21, 2015
Westwood High School
Blythewood, SC United States
Westwood High School Blythewood, SC United States
DEC 03, 2014 - JAN 04, 2015
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH United States
JUL 17, 2014 - JUL 19, 2014
North Bullitt High School
Shepherdsville, KY United States
North Bullitt High School Shepherdsville, KY United States
MAY 09, 2014 - MAY 11, 2014
Our Lady of the Lakes Drama Club
Waterford, MI United States
Our Lady of the Lakes Drama Club Waterford, MI United States
MAR 28, 2014 - MAR 30, 2014
Nashua-Plainfield High School
Nashua, IA United States
Nashua-Plainfield High School Nashua, IA United States
NOV 07, 2013 - NOV 16, 2013
Bandera High School
Bandera, TX United States
Bandera High School Bandera, TX United States
OCT 11, 2013 - OCT 20, 2013
Tawas Bay Players
East Tawas, MI United States
Tawas Bay Players East Tawas, MI United States
DEC 07, 2012 - DEC 09, 2012
The Independent School
Wichita, KS United States
The Independent School Wichita, KS United States
MAY 25, 2012 - JUN 03, 2012
Theater Outreach
Salem, OR United States
Theater Outreach Salem, OR United States
APR 25, 2012 - APR 27, 2012
Rocky River High School
Mint Hill, NC United States
Rocky River High School Mint Hill, NC United States
JUN 10, 2011 - JUN 25, 2011
Hill Country Arts Foundation
Ingram, TX United States
Hill Country Arts Foundation Ingram, TX United States
APR 08, 2011 - APR 16, 2011
Elk Grove High School Little Theatre
Elk Grove, CA United States
Elk Grove High School Little Theatre Elk Grove, CA United States
MAR 26, 2011 - MAR 26, 2011
Terryville High School Borkowski Family Auditorium
Terryville, CT United States
Terryville High School Borkowski Family Auditorium Terryville, CT United States
MAR 18, 2011 - MAR 27, 2011
Razz-Ma-Tazz Family Theater
APO, AE United States
Razz-Ma-Tazz Family Theater APO, AE United States
DEC 02, 2009 - JAN 03, 2010
Ensemble Theatre Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH United States
DEC 01, 2004 - JAN 31, 2005
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH United States
DEC 01, 2000 - JAN 31, 2001
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH United States
MAR 20, 2025 - MAR 22, 2025
Scottsdale Christian Academy
Phoenix, AZ United States
Scottsdale Christian Academy Phoenix, AZ United States
JAN 01, 2017 - DEC 31, 2017
Gallissas Theaterverlag und Mediaagentur GmbH
Berlin, Germany
Gallissas Theaterverlag und Mediaagentur GmbH Berlin, Germany
DEC 03, 2014 - JAN 04, 2015
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH United States
DEC 02, 2009 - JAN 03, 2010
Ensemble Theatre Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH United States
DEC 01, 2004 - JAN 31, 2005
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH United States
DEC 01, 2000 - JAN 31, 2001
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH United States