Once Upon a One More Time
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| Once Upon a One More Time | |
|---|---|
| Book | Jon Hartmere |
| Premiere | April 14, 2020: James M. Nederlander Theatre |
| Productions | 2020 Chicago |
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]
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 early 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]
In an interview on the podcast Turning Cole Into Diamonds, actor Kevin Trinio Perdido confirmed that the production is still on and they're heading for a Broadway debut in 2021 without Chicago previews.[9]
Music
The musical will feature hit songs from Britney Spears' discography. The following is a partial list of the songs in the musical:
- "Stronger"
- "Toxic"
- "Oops!... I Did It Again"
- "Lucky"
- "Circus"
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
- ^ McPhee, Ryan (12 March 2019). "Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time to Play Chicago, Eyes Broadway". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Once Upon a One More Time". Broadway in Chicago. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Clement, Olivia (22 July 2019). "Britney Spears Musical Once Upon a One More Time Delays Chicago Run". Playbill. Retrieved 2019-09-26.
- ^ "Once Upon A One More Time Receives World Premiere in Chicago". Broadway Direct. January 8, 2020. Retrieved 2020-01-12.
- ^ Daniels, Karu F. (March 4, 2020). "Guess which 'American Idol' pioneer is starring in the Broadway-bound Britney Spears musical". New York Daily News.
- ^ "Booking Broadway & Then It Closes #WTF". Turning Cole Into Diamonds. August 10, 2020. Retrieved August 14, 2020.
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