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You're going to love this! New photos are now available of [John Mulaney](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/john-mulaney), [Fred Armisen](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/fred-armisen), [Renée Elise Goldsberry](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/renee-elise-goldsberry), and [Richard Kind](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/richard-kind) in [*All In: Comedy About Love by Simon...

See photos of John Mulaney and more in 'All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich' on Broadway

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A rotating lineup of comedy stars performs stories about heartbreak, marriage, sibling bonds, and more during this play's limited run at the Hudson Theatre.

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Hungry to see a Broadway show? Before the big event, consider enjoying a prix fixe meal designed like a three-act production – appetizer, entree, dessert – that sends you on your way quickly and efficiently.

Prix fixe menus are immensely popular for their simplicity, value, and elegance. They allow diners to enjoy a curated multi-course meal at a fixed price, making budgeting easier while exploring a chef’s signature dishes.

Ideal for pre-theatre dining, prix fixe menus ensure predictable...

Restaurants with pre-theatre prix fixe menus

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A prix fixe dinner is a great pre-show lunch or dinner option, as you know exactly what you'll pay and don't have to worry about being late to your show.

The Wild West is coming to Broadway! [*Dead Outlaw*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38531-dead-outlaw), an award-winning Off-Broadway musical from the 2023-24 season, is set to transfer to Broadway. Performances begin April 12 ahead of an April 27 opening at the [Longacre Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/longacre-theatre).

*Dead Outlaw* tells the unbelievable true story of Elmer McCurdy, a man more famous in death than in life. Dubbed “The Bandit Who Wouldn't Give...

‘Dead Outlaw’ musical to transfer to Broadway

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The musical, which premiered off Broadway in February, won four Best Musical honors and will now come to the Longacre Theatre beginning in April 2025.

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be Erika! [Erika Jayne](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/erika-jayne) will return to [*Chicago*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/22-chicago-tickets) on Broadway at the [Ambassador Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/ambassador-theatre) from January 20 to February 9 only.

Jayne is best known for starring on *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills*. She has also released eight #1 hit songs on Billboard’s Hot Dance...

Erika Jayne to return to 'Chicago' Broadway cast

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The star of *The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills* will play a three-week limited engagement as Roxie Hart, a role she played briefly before the pandemic.

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She’s got the green light! [Sarah Hyland](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/sarah-hyland) will join the cast of [*The Great Gatsby*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38749-the-great-gatsby-on-broadway) on Broadway in January, beginning performances February 10 at the [Broadway Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/broadway-theatre).

Hyland is best known for her role as Haley Dunphy on the 22-time Emmy Award-winning ABC sitcom *Modern Family* and for...

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The *Modern Family* actress made her New York stage debut earlier this year in *Little Shop of Horrors* off Broadway and will now play the role of Daisy Buchanan.

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The news is out: [George Clooney](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/george-clooney) is coming to the stage! Clooney, an actor, writer, director, and producer who’s won two Oscars, makes his Broadway debut in spring 2025 as legendary broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow in [*Good Night, and Good Luck*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41006-good-night-and-good-luck-on-broadway).

Based on the Oscar-nominated 2005 film of the same name, which Clooney directed and starred...

Guide to ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ on Broadway, starring George Clooney

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The A-list star makes his Broadway debut as Edward R. Murrow in the new stage adaptation of his 2005 movie of the same name, both of which he co-wrote.

Beat the January blues by seeing a New York show this month! There's no better place to escape the winter chill than in a warm, cozy theatre, big or small. Plus, with the holiday rush over, January performances have great availability on seats.

Between Broadway blockbusters and intimate Off-Broadway shows, there's plenty to choose from. Only a few new Broadway shows start up in January, but this month is your last chance to catch some limited-run hits from 2024 before they close. You can also...

Top theatre to see in New York in January

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Discover our top picks for Broadway shows and Off-Broadway shows to see this month, including new shows premiering and last-chance shows closing this month.

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Here are our top picks of theatre to check out in January 2024, including world-premiere Off-Broadway shows and last-chance Broadway hits closing this month.

I see over 100 shows a year on Broadway and beyond, and whenever it comes time to do a "best of" roundup, I can't shake the feeling that I've barely scratched the surface when it comes to the excellence of 2024's plays, musicals, and more. It's bittersweet to know I could have missed something extraordinary, while also remembering I'll never run out of options to see something new — and maybe find a new favorite.

I found a lot of new favorites in 2024. What most of them had in common is that...

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New York Theatre Guide's editor rounds up her favorite shows of the year on Broadway and beyond, along with additional recommendations for shows to see in 2025.

Everything's coming up photos! Here's your first look at [*Gypsy*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41161-gypsy-on-broadway) on Broadway starring six-time Tony Award winner [Audra McDonald](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/audra-mcdonald), Tony winner [Danny Burstein](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/danny-burstein), [Joy Woods](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/joy-woods), [Jordan...

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The six-time Tony Award-winning actress headlines director George C. Wolfe's revival of the classic musical as the iconic "stage mother" Momma Rose.

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Here’s a riddle. What do *Batman* and Broadway’s most critically acclaimed new musical have in common?

“If I was to sit here and try to explain to you what *Batman* was, and it wasn’t as culturally ubiquitous as it is, you’d be like, ‘What the fuck are you talking about?’” said Emmy Award-winning actor [Darren Criss](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/darren-criss). “But actually, the world’s going to love it!”

His point was that much of the most beloved IP on Earth was once an...

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The Emmy Award-winning actor is originating a Broadway role for the first time in this new, original musical that received near-universal critical acclaim.

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Scream and shout! Two new cast members have been set for [*Once Upon a One More Time*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27127-once-upon-a-one-more-time-on-broadway) on Broadway. The musical begins performances at the [Marquis Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/marquis-theatre) on May 13 ahead of a June 22 opening night.

Newly announced cast members include two-time Tony Award nominees Jennifer Simard as Stepmother and Adam Godley as the Narrator. Simard is known for her acclaimed performances in *Company* and *Mean Girls* on Broadway, and Godley for *The Lehman Trilogy* and *Anything Goes*. 

They join the previously announced Briga Heelan as Cinderella, Justin Guarini as Prince Charming, and Aisha Jackson as Snow White.

Additional casting has yet to be announced.

The creative team includes creative consultant David Leveaux, scenic designer Anna Fleischle, costume designer Loren Elstein, lighting designer Kenneth Posner, sound designer Andrew Keister, projection designer Sven Ortel, and wig designer Nikiya Mathis.

## What is *Once Upon a One More Time* about?

*Once Upon a One More Time* features an original story by Jon Hartmere set to the chart-topping songs of Britney Spears. When a fairy godmother presents Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and more with *The Feminine Mystique* at their book club, the women learn they can write their own happily ever afters.

Spears songs featured include "...Baby One More Time," "Womanizer," "Oops!...I Did It Again," "Circus," and "Stronger," plus more than a dozen others.

*Photo credit: Jennifer Simard and Adam Godley. (Photos courtesy of production; Simard photo by Sarah Jenkins)*

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*Once Upon a One More Time* - a new musical comedy featuring the hits of Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling recording artist Britney Spears - is heading to Broadway stronger than yesterday.

The *Once Upon a One More Time* musical combines the songs of a pop princess with the stories of fairytale princesses. Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and more are part of a book club looking for a new story, and thanks to a fairy godmother, *The Feminine Mystique* appears. Betty Friedan's 1963 book, about how there's more to womanhood than being a housewife, inspires the princesses to rethink their own lives. Is there more to life than waiting around for a prince to bring them happily ever after, or can they create it themselves?

This story is set to more than 20 hit songs by Britney Spears, often referred to as the Princess of Pop. The multi-award-winning singer and musician's songs include "Oops!..I Did It Again," "Toxic," "...Baby One More Time," "Lucky," and "Circus." To date, she has released nine albums and earned a Grammy Award, seven Billboard Music Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, among other accolades.

The show has been in development since 2017, and its first presentation (which Spears attended and approved) was in 2018. The world premiere of *Once Upon a One More Time* was set for 2019 at Chicago's Nederlander Theatre, but it got postponed and then canceled when the pandemic hit. The show finally premiered at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington D.C. in November 2021 ahead of its Broadway transfer.

Two other shows besides *Once Upon a One More Time* on Broadway feature Spears's songs. [*& Juliet*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25598-and-juliet-tickets), a revisionist sequel to *Romeo & Juliet*, includes five of her songs, and [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets), an adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's same-named film, includes "Toxic" in a medley. Only *Once Upon a One More Time*, however, exclusively features Spears's catalog.

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The Princess of Pop meets fairytale princesses in this show that will have you dancing 'till the world ends. Hear Britney Spears's hits set to an original story about Cinderella, Snow White, and more discovering there's more to life than princes. See why *Once Upon a One More Time* is making audiences scream and shout — find out more about tickets now.

In *Once Upon a One More Time* on Broadway, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and more are looking for something new to shake up their book club — and suddenly, a fairy godmother brings them *The Feminine Mystique*. Reading this feminist story inspires them to change their own stories. Who knew their destinies weren’t limited to happily ever after with a prince? Their loneliness ain't killing them no more after these princesses discover all the possibilities for their lives.

Spears is one of the most well-known pop artists of the 2000s, with nine albums, a Grammy Award, and 15 Guinness World Records to her name. Since exploding onto the music scene with the *...Baby One More Time* album in 1999, her name has become synonymous with catchy, sexy, and utterly dance-worthy pop tunes. At *Once Upon a One More Time*, you’ll be dancing ‘till the world ends to more than 20 of Spears's biggest hits, like "Circus," "Oops!...I Did It Again," "Toxic," and "Womanizer."

The *Once Upon a One More Time* musical has been in the works since 2017, with Jon Hartmere writing the original story set to Spears's music. After being rescheduled from 2019 in Chicago, the show premiered in D.C. at Shakespeare Theatre Company in 2021.

## What to Watch For

- *Once Upon a One More Time* has Spears's blessing — she attended an early staging in 2018 and loved it. Maybe when the show comes to Broadway, she'll go, baby, one more time!
- *The Feminine Mystique* is a 1963 book by Betty Friedan. The groundbreaking text disproves the false assumption that feminine women only want to be housewives and mothers, arguing they want to work, go to school, and be politically active on their own, too.
- *Once Upon a One More Time* puts creative, unique spins on Spears's songs to fit the fairytale plot. The motivational anthem "Work Bitch" becomes a song about Cinderella's actual housework, and "Toxic," about an alluring lover, is here about the Narrator and his power to change the princesses' stories — for better or worse.
- Cinderella and Snow White lead the princess pack, but look closely during some of the huge group numbers, and you'll see over a dozen of your favorite princesses and fairytale heroines, like Little Red Riding Hood, Goldilocks, Belle, Esmeralda, and lots more!
- Two real-life couples are involved in *Once Upon a One More Time*: married director/choreographers Keone and Mari Madrid, and longtime partners Jon Hartmere (bookwriter) and Adam Godley (who plays the Narrator). Talk about real-life fairytales!
- Sony Pictures got the rights for a *Once Upon a One More Time* movie in 2019. There's been no further news since, but we'll scream and shout if a film adaptation happens!

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Once upon a time, Cinderella and her fellow princesses realized that their happy-ever-afters, as written long ago by men, aren't all that happy. So they set out to change that, armed only with a book from the '60s, pop hits from the '90-00s, and each other's support. This new fairytale is the Broadway musical [*Once Upon a One More Time*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27127-once-upon-a-one-more-time-on-broadway), a spectacle powered by the song catalog of the Princess of Pop: Britney Spears.

*Once Upon a One More Time* is certainly not the first piece of media interested in putting a modern, empowering spin on fairytales — even the notion of the "strong independent princess" has become a tale as old as time. But it certainly is the most fun. Spears's hits and impeccable dancing from director/choreographers Keone and Mari Madrid make *Once Upon a One More Time* an irresistible party. And quite frankly, that's what I want from a Britney Spears musical more than anything else. 

An all-powerful Narrator (Adam Godley) dictates the lives of everyone in *Once Upon a One More Time*. Fairytale characters lie in wait until a child chooses to read their stories, at which point the  Narrator summons them to live out the same tales over and over. "We do not make fairytales, we follow them," he repeatedly insists.

The princesses' newfound desire for change comes from Betty Friedan's 1963 book *The Feminine Mystique*, which The Notorious O.F.G. (Original Fairy Godmother, played by Brooke Dillman in eccentric-aunt fashion) bestows on the princesses' book club. Given that setup, one shouldn't expect a revelatory feminist story from *Once Upon a One More Time*: Friedan's book kicked off second-wave feminism, and Friedan famously excluded queer women from her movement, both long outdated notions by today's intersectional, fourth-wave standards.

A hastily drawn gay subplot and cursory nods to modern women's annoyances (through lines like "You're so much prettier when you smile," which elicited loud noises of disgust from my audience) come off as Hartmere's attempts to offset these concerns. Luckily, Friedan doesn't factor heavily into the musical (until the end, which contains a revelation that unwittingly invites the audience to root for her) — just the general notion that she wrote about women wanting to escape rigid, societally prescribed roles.

But like I said, if you're willing to accept *Once Upon a One More Time* as a kind of period piece in which feminism is new, you'll have a fantastic time, because there is still plenty to unequivocally love. The score is the obvious thing — Hartmere changed a few lyrics in each song to fit the plot, but high-energy hits like "Circus," "Womanizer," "...Baby One More Time," and "Oops!...I Did It Again" are still perfectly recognizable. ("Toxic" stays entirely intact, and even though the lyrics don't quite make sense plot-wise, hearing Godley and Jennifer Simard, as Cinderella's stepmother, sing it is so exhilarating that you won't care.)

But the dance is truly what makes *Once Upon a One More Time* worth the price of admission. The Madrids are choreographers first, and it shows — their hip-hop- and '90s music video-flavored moves tell a story. The princes dance with unabashed swagger from the start, taking up the whole stage with confidence. The princesses' moves begin small and ultra-precise, almost stilted, but have an underlying sharpness that suggests a fierceness inside them. Their choreography gradually gets bigger and freer — that is, more like the men's — as they tap into that fierceness and find their independence. 

Among the large ensemble cast, Justin Guarini is the undisputed standout as the womanizing Prince Charming. He gets two of Britney's biggest songs — "Circus" and "Oops!...I Did It Again" — and delivers them in full rockstar mode to make them the show's best numbers alongside "Toxic." Guarini and Simard deliver both the vocal power and impeccable comic timing (Simard's Stepmother is giving Jennifer Coolidge) — her commanding entrance during "Work Bitch" is one to behold. Among the princesses, Briga Heelan and Aisha Jackson are wonderfully poised as Cinderella and Snow White.

Though it's not the focus, the show does have one feminist element worth noting. *Once Upon a One More Time* faintly echoes Spears's own successful battle for autonomy; the trial to end her conservatorship, under which her father controlled her assets, was the subject of massive public attention in 2020 and 2021. The musical was licensed post-conservatorship and approved by Spears, the production states, so it's one of the first major projects she's actually profiting off since.

*Once Upon a One More Time* also ultimately urges us not only to be willing to change the stories we tell and be open to new ideas, but also that sometimes, we must pass the pen to new writers to tell their stories themselves. That message has continued relevance — if anything, it's continually stronger than yesterday.

[*Once Upon a One More Time* is at the Marquis Theatre. Get 
*Once Upon a One More Time* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27127-once-upon-a-one-more-time-on-broadway)

*Photo credit: The cast of Once Upon a One More Time on Broadway. (Photo by Matthew Murphy)*

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Read our four-star review of *Once Upon a One More Time* on Broadway, written by Jon Hartmere and featuring the songs of Britney Spears, at the Marquis Theatre.

The Marquis Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 1535 Broadway in the heart of New York. With an impressive seating capacity of 1615, it is one of the largest Broadway theatres in terms of seating. Famous for its impressive architectural design and modern interior, the Marquis offers three levels of seating, ensuring a perfect view of the stage from any spot. Since its opening in 1986, the theatre has been host to a multitude of Broadway hits and musical productions including *Evita*, *Annie Get Your Gun*, and *Follies*. The stage has seen numerous performances from award-winning actors and actresses, making it a significant cultural landmark in New York City.

**How to Get There**
The Marquis Theatre is conveniently located within walking distance from Times Square. Visitors can get there by subway, taking the 1, 2, or 3 train to 42nd Street/Times Square, and then walk towards 1535 Broadway. For those driving, there are parking garages nearby along 45th Street. The central location of this theatre makes it easily accessible from all parts of New York City.

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Designed by John C. Portman, Jr., the Marquis Theatre is situated on the third floor of the Marriott Marquis Hotel.

The construction of the hotel resulted in the demolition of the original Helen Hayes Theatre, the Morosco Theatre, the Bijou Theatre, and remnants of the Astor Theatre and the Gaiety Theatre. However, the construction permit was only issued by New York City officials if Portman agreed to include a theatre within the building. The Marquis Theatre opened on July 9, 1986 with a series of concerts by Shirley Bassey.

## How to get to the Marquis Theatre on Broadway

The Marquis Theatre is closest to the 42nd Street - Times Square subway stop on the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, and S lines. The 50th Street station on the 1 line and the 49th Street station on the N, R, and W lines are also nearby; all are about four blocks from the theatre on 46th Street.

The nearest bus stop is 8th Ave/W 46th St. on the M20 and M104 lines.

## Restaurants near the Marquis Theatre

The Marquis Theatre is located one block directly east of the stretch of 46th Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues dubbed Restaurant Row. Some popular restaurants on this street include Becco (Italian), Hold Fast (American), Lattanzi (Italian), E.A.K. Ramen (Japanese), and Joe Allen (American).

[Learn more about popular pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

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The Marquis Theatre is a prominent Broadway theatre with seating for 1615, located at 1535 Broadway in New York City.

Both actors were Tony Award nominees in 2022, and they now join the cast of the new Britney Spears musical beginning performances at the Marquis Theatre in May.

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