It was announced today that Once Upon a One More Time, the new Broadway musical powered by the hits of Britney Spears, will play its final performance at the Marquis Theatre on September 3, 2023.
At the time of closing, Once Upon a One More Time will have played 123 performances. Plans are currently underway for a national tour and multiple international productions, to be announced at a later date.
“We could not be prouder of this beautifully joyous and exhilarating show – which is not only a love letter to Britney’s iconic artistry and singular effervescence, but also a brilliant display of the boundless talent of our cast and creative team,” said producers James L. Nederlander and Hunter Arnold in a statement. “We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to this dream team of collaborators, performers, designers, staff, crew, and investors who continue to share our passion and joy for this project. As plans take shape for the show’s future life around the globe, we’re excited to share more news soon!”
The cast is led by Briga Heelan as Cinderella, Justin Guarini as Prince Charming, and Aisha Jackson as Snow White, reprising the roles they originated in the world premiere production of Once Upon a One More Time. They star alongside two-time Tony Award nominee Jennifer Simard as Stepmother, two-time Tony Award nominee Adam Godley as The Narrator, comedienne Brooke Dillman as The O.F.G. (Original Fairy Godmother), Tess Soltauas Stepsister Betany, Gabrielle Beckford as Rapunzel, Ashley Chiu as Sleeping Beauty, Nathan Levy as Clumsy, Ryan Steele as Prince Erudite, Morgan Whitley as Princess Pea, and Lauren Zakrin as Little Mermaid. The role of Stepsister Belinda is currently played by Amy Hillner Larsen while Ryann Redmond is on medical leave.
Once Upon a One More Time features an original story written by Jon Hartmere (bare, The Upside) that flips the script on your favorite fairytale icons. Cinderella, Snow White, Little Mermaid, and other classic storybook characters gather for their fortnightly book club, when—oh baby, baby! —a rogue fairy godmother grants their wish for a new story, by dropping The Feminine Mystique into their corseted laps. The arrival of this new tome spurs a royal revelation: there is more to life than bird-made dresses and true love’s kiss! The ultimate revisionist fairytale for anyone who yearns to feel “stronger than yesterday,” Once Upon a One More Time weaves the chart-topping anthems of the Princess of Pop herself, Britney Spears – including “Oops I Did It Again,” “Lucky,” “Circus,” and “Toxic” – into a heartwarming and uproarious musical adventure about taking happily ever after into your own hands.