Jay Thompson
Jay Thompson
Jay Thompson (1927-2014) co-wrote the book for Once Upon A Mattress and wrote the book, music and lyrics for the opera The Bible Salesman, as well as the one-act musical The Oldest Trick in the World. He also wrote Pocketful of Wry, a musical revue. In addition to composing words and music for the song "Jimmy," which was sung by Julie Andrews in the film Thoroughly Modern Millie, Thompson has created special material for Carol Channing, Dorothy Loudon, Imogene Coca and other funny ladies. As a director, he worked on Once Upon A Mattress, Born Yesterday, Pocketful Of Wry, Annie, Forum, Sweet Charity, Steel Magnolias, Laughing Matter and The Oldest Trick In The World.
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Once Upon a Mattress
Multiple Authors
Full-Length Musical, ComedyOnce Upon a Mattress
Mary Rodgers , Jay Thompson , Dean Fuller , Marshall Barer
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 7m plus ensemble
Winnifred the Woebegone is just a simple swamp princess looking to win the heart of Prince Dauntless. But can she pass the impossible test Queen Aggravain has in store for her?
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Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition
Multiple Authors
Short Musical, ComedyOnce Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition
Mary Rodgers , Marshall Barer , Jay Thompson , Dean Fuller
Short Musical, Comedy / 4w, 6m plus ensemble
A one-hour adaptation of the beloved musical designed for young performers.
Winnifred the Woebegone is just a simple swamp princess looking to win the heart of Prince Dauntless. But can she pass the impossible test Queen Aggravain has in store for her?
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Once Upon a Mattress
Multiple Authors
Full-Length Musical, ComedyOnce Upon a Mattress
Mary Rodgers , Jay Thompson , Dean Fuller , Marshall Barer
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 4w, 7m plus ensemble
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Once Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition
Multiple Authors
Short Musical, ComedyOnce Upon a Mattress: Youth Edition
Mary Rodgers , Marshall Barer , Jay Thompson , Dean Fuller
Short Musical, Comedy / 4w, 6m plus ensemble
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