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Once Upon a Mattress (1997)

Various Artists
Reviewed by Chip Deffaa | Apr 11, 1997
EW's GRADE
B+

Details Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genre: Soundtracks/Cast Recordings

Sarah Jessica Parker is the real thing, a new musical-theater star frolicking with an ease that conceals great strength. Pity she hasn't more songs, but wonderfully innocent leading man David Aaron Baker complements her well. Mary Rogers' charming if uneven score is at last fully realized.

Originally posted Apr 11, 1997 Published in issue #374 Apr 11, 1997 Order article reprints

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