Broadway’sOnce Upon a One More Timeopening night on June 22, 2023, in New York City.Photo:Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty
Once Upon a One More Timeis about to take its final bow onBroadway.
TheBritney Spears-fueled jukebox musical, which opened June 22 at the Marquis Theatre in New York City, will put on its final performance Sept. 3.
“The fairy-taleis coming to an end,” read the caption on an announcement posted to the show’s official Instagram Monday. “Final performance September 3 … come party with us one more time!”
Producers James L. Nederlander and Hunter Arnold said in a statement toVarietyMonday, “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.”
“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,” they continued. “As plans take shape for the show’s future life around the globe, we’re excited to share more news soon!”
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Per a synopsis, “When Cinderella, Snow White and other storybook heroines gather for book club, they always discuss the same book,Grimms’ Fairy Tales— because as far as they know, it’s the only book that’s ever been written. That is, until a rogue fairy godmother dropsThe Feminine Mystiqueinto their corseted laps. From now on, ‘happily ever after’ will never be the same.”
The cast includesBriga Heelanas Cinderella,American Idol’sJustin Guarinias Prince Charming,Aisha Jacksonas Snow White,Jennifer Simardas Stepmother, Adam Godley as the Narrator, and Brooke Dillman as the O.F.G. (Original Fairy Godmother).
Britney Spears; art for Broadway’sOnce Upon a One More Time.Isaac Brekken/Getty; One More Time Musical
Isaac Brekken/Getty; One More Time Musical
Spears previously gave the show her blessing. “I’m so excited to have a musical with my songs — especially one that takes place in such a magical world filled with characters that I grew up on, who I love and adore,” shepreviously said in a statement. “This is a dream come true for me!”
On the production’s opening day, Spearsshowed her support forthose behind the scenes in a post on social media.
“Good luck to the hardworking cast and crew of ‘Once Upon a One More Time’ on opening night tonight!!!” Spearswrote on Instgram. “I’ve seen the show and it is so funny, smart and brilliant!!!”
Tickets forOnce Upon a One More Time’s remaining shows are on sale atonemoretimemusical.com.
source: people.com
