The musical “Once Upon a One More Time” has announced its lead cast members for its upcoming Broadway run. Justin Guarini, Briga Heelan, and Aisha Jackson will reprise their roles, which they originated during the show’s tryout in Washington, D.C.
The production offers a new perspective on beloved fairy tale characters, exploring their lives beyond the storybook. When Cinderella finds a copy of “The Feminine Mystique,” the course of her fairy tale kingdom changes. Guarini will play Prince Charming, Heelan will take the stage as Cinderella, and Jackson will portray Snow White.
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Guarini is an “American Idol” singer who has appeared on Broadway in “In Transit,” “Romeo & Juliet,” “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,” “American Idiot,” and “Wicked.” Heelan will make her Broadway debut with the show. Jackson’s recent Broadway credit was as a standby for the role of Nelly O’Brien in “Paradise Square,” and she has also been part of the companies of “Waitress” and “Beautiful – The Carole King Musical.”
The production is directed and choreographed by Keone and Mari Madrid, with a book by Jon Hartmere and a score featuring the songs of Britney Spears. The musical will begin previews on May 13 and officially open on June 22 at the Marquis Theatre. The show first premiered at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in 2021.
Additional casting for “Once Upon a One More Time” will be announced in the future. The musical is produced on Broadway by James L. Nederlander and Hunter Arnold.