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.

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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 AcademyPhoenix, AZ United States
APR 07, 2022 - APR 09, 2022
Joppatowne High School Drama Club
Joppa, MD United States
Joppatowne High School Drama ClubJoppa, MD United States
FEB 20, 2022 - FEB 21, 2022
Internation Academy - Amman
Amman, Jordan
Internation Academy - AmmanAmman, Jordan
JUN 13, 2019 - JUN 13, 2019
Vincent Massey High School
Brandon, MB Canada
Vincent Massey High SchoolBrandon, MB Canada
JAN 19, 2019 - JAN 19, 2019
The Montessori Elementary and Middle School
Albuquerque, NM United States
The Montessori Elementary and Middle SchoolAlbuquerque, NM United States
JAN 11, 2019 - JAN 20, 2019
Northern Virginia Players
Springfield, VA United States
Northern Virginia PlayersSpringfield, VA United States
NOV 10, 2018 - DEC 15, 2018
Broxburn Footlights
Broxburn, United Kingdom
Broxburn FootlightsBroxburn, United Kingdom
JUL 26, 2018 - AUG 04, 2018
Highland Parks & Recreation
Highland, IN United States
Highland Parks & RecreationHighland, IN United States
JUN 08, 2018 - JUN 09, 2018
Starlight Theatre Company
Wellsville, NY United States
Starlight Theatre CompanyWellsville, NY United States
MAY 01, 2018 - MAY 31, 2018
Jerstad-Agerholm K8 School
Racine, WI United States
Jerstad-Agerholm K8 SchoolRacine, WI United States
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No upcoming productions.
JAN 01, 2017 - DEC 31, 2017
Gallissas Theaterverlag und Mediaagentur GmbH
Berlin, Germany
Gallissas Theaterverlag und Mediaagentur GmbHBerlin, Germany
DEC 03, 2014 - JAN 04, 2015
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre CincinnatiCincinnati, OH United States
DEC 02, 2009 - JAN 03, 2010
Ensemble Theatre Of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre Of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH United States
DEC 01, 2004 - JAN 31, 2005
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH United States
DEC 01, 2000 - JAN 31, 2001
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH United States
Ensemble Theatre of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH United States

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