The discography of Britney Spears is making its way to the musical theatre stage. The new musical Once Upon a One More Time will make its world premiere in Chicago this fall, with eyes on a subsequent Broadway bow.
Performances will begin October 29 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre before a November 13 official opening. The limited pre-Broadway engagement is scheduled through December 1.
Kristin Hangii (a Tony nominee for another jukebox musical: Rock of Ages) will direct the show, featuring a book by Jon Hartmere (Bare: A Pop Opera). Featuring a cast of such familiar characters as Cinderella and Snow White, the musical will use Spears' hits to tell the story of a royal book club that has its fairy tale notions challenged by way of a The Feminine Mystique-wielding fairy godmother.
Husband-and-wife Keone and Mari Madrid will choreograph.
鈥淚鈥檓 so excited to have a musical with my songs鈥攅specially one that takes place in such a magical world filled with characters that I grew up on, who I love and adore,鈥� said Spears. 鈥淭his is a dream come true for me!鈥�
Casting and additional creative team will be announced later.
The Chicago venue was previously slated to be home to the world premiere of the Michael Jackson bio-musical Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough this fall; the pre-Broadway engagement last month.
