Once Upon a One More Time

Once Upon a One More Time is a jukebox musical directed by Kristin Hangii with a book by Jon Hartmere. It is based on the stories of fairy-tale princesses and features songs by Britney Spears.[1]

Once Upon a One More Time
BookJon Hartmere
PremiereApril 14, 2020 (2020-04-14): James M. Nederlander Theatre
Productions2020 Chicago

The musical was scheduled to premiere at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago on April 14, 2020 and run through May 17 then begin Broadway previews at the Marquis Theatre on June 26, 2020, with an official opening set for July 30.[2]

On March 12, Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker announced a ban on all gatherings of 1,000 or more through May 1, 2020 in response to the coronavirus outbreak.[3] As a result, producers canceled the Chicago engagement.[4]

Synopsis

Famous fairy-tale princesses, including Cinderella, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty, are gathering together for their book club when Cinderella makes a desperate wish for a new story to read. A fairy godmother grants her wish and gives them a new book, The Feminine Mystique, which opens their eyes to new things in life.[5]

Productions

Chicago (2020)

Once Upon a One More Time was first scheduled to premiere October 29, 2019, but moved to Spring 2020.[6][7] Before cancellation of the Chicago engagement, producers announced casting of Briga Heelan as Cinderella and Justin Guarini as Prince Charming with choreography by Keone and Mari Madrid.[8]

Music

The musical will feature hit songs from Britney Spears' discography. The following is a partial list of the songs in the musical:

Cast
Character Nederlander Theatre (2020)
Cinderella Briga Heelan
Prince Charming Justin Guarini
Narrator Simon Callow
Stepmother Emily Skinner
Sleeping Beauty Ashley Chiu
The O.F.G (The Fairy Godmother) Brooke Dillman
Snow White Aisha Jackson
Rapunzel Wono Ogunfowora
Belinda MiMi Scardulla
Betany Tess Soltau
The Little Mermaid Allie Trimm
Princess Pea Morgan Weed

References
  1. McPhee, Ryan (12 March 2019). "Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time to Play Chicago, Eyes Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  2. Henry, Alan (January 15, 2020). "Rialto Chatter Exclusive: Britney Spears Musical ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Sets Broadway Opening Date & Theater". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  3. Nowicki, Jerry (March 12, 2020). "Illinois governor bans events of 1,000 or more, urges working remotely in new COVID-19 guidelines". The Southern Illinoisan. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  4. McPhee, Ryan (March 18, 2020). "Chicago's Be More Chill, Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time, More Postpone Performances as Coronavirus Precaution". Playbill. Once Upon a One More Time, the Britney Spears musical that was eyeing a Broadway transfer, has canceled its run at Chicago's James M. Nederlander Theatre.
  5. "Once Upon a One More Time". Broadway in Chicago. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
  6. Clement, Olivia (22 July 2019). "Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time Delays Chicago Run". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
  7. "Once Upon A One More Time Receives World Premiere in Chicago". Broadway Direct. January 8, 2020. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
  8. Daniels, Karu F. (March 4, 2020). "Guess which 'American Idol' pioneer is starring in the Broadway-bound Britney Spears musical". New York Daily News.


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