About the Show

In Project Y's feminist remaking of the classic fairy tale, the power of love is tested and the bonds of friendship prove stronger than magic. With music, dancing, and singing.

You know the old story: A beautiful princess (what’s her name?) is pricked by a spindle and cursed to sleep until awakened by the kiss of a prince (of course). This new take on a classic fairy tale features a prince who prefers baking to waking sleeping beauties and a princess who likes fighting with swords rather than sitting pretty. Prince Rocky and his sister, Princess Jewel, set out on a quest to save the sleeping Princess Rosamond together. Along the way they battle fire birds, trick a troll and meet other famous fairytale siblings.

Best for ages 6-13.

Critic Reviews (1)

"A fun, empowering variation on its source in a colorful, comedic production...The audience is treated to excellent costumes that give the production a big, bold, storybook look; duels between women of both the traditional and magical varieties; jokes that work...for kids and adults; and instrumental adaptations of female-fronted pop songs, all in a family-friendly running time of under an hour...This ‘Beauty’ casts a beguilingly exuberant spell; don’t sleep on it.”
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Cast and creative team

Project Y Theatre Company

Producer