Tickets on sale now for Once Upon a One More Time!
A Fairy Tale Got a Makeover… and Britney Spears Is to Blame
Once upon a time, in a perfectly ordinary kingdom filled with perfectly ordinary princesses, something extraordinary happened.
Someone handed the princesses a book.
Not a spellbook.
Not a recipe book.
A book that asked a dangerous question: What if happily ever after looked different than the story you were given?
And just like that, the fairy tale cracked wide open.
Welcome to the NJ community theatre premiere of Once Upon a One More Time, brought to the stage by Spotlight Players in Matawan, New Jersey. This wildly fun musical flips classic fairy tales upside down and sets the whole thing to the unmistakable pop anthems of Britney Spears. Think Cinderella questioning the script, Snow White discovering her voice, and a fairy godmother who may or may not have started a small revolution.
Or as one princess allegedly put it:
Cinderella: “Apparently my story had options. No one told me.”
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Britney, Princesses, and a Whole Lot of Chaos
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if fairy tales collided with a pop concert, this show is your answer.
Once Upon a One More Time weaves 23 Britney Spears hits into a joyful, high-energy story about identity, friendship, and rewriting the narrative you were handed. Expect iconic songs, big ensemble numbers, hilarious characters, and enough glitter to make even the royal court say:
Prince Charming: “I was promised a simple happily-ever-after. This feels… complicated.”
The result? A big, modern musical comedy that celebrates finding your voice and discovering that sometimes the most magical thing you can do… is change the story.
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Spotlight Players Brings the Magic to Monmouth County
This exciting production comes to life under the direction of Lizzy Stefanic, with Nick Koval as Musical Director and Emily Rosano as Choreographer. Together with a powerhouse cast of local performers, they’ve created a show that blends sharp comedy, bold choreography, and infectious pop energy.
In other words: Monmouth County theatre lovers are in for a treat.
Whether you’re a lifelong theatre fan, a Britney devotee, or simply looking for something fun to do in Monmouth County, this production delivers a night of pure entertainment.
Fairy Godmother (probably): “Did I start a fairy tale rebellion? Maybe. Was it fabulous? Absolutely.”
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Your Happily Ever After Starts With Tickets
If you love community theatre in Monmouth County, this is the show everyone will be talking about. Between the pop soundtrack, the hilarious twists on classic fairy tales, and the electric cast, Once Upon a One More Time is the kind of production that turns a regular night out into something magical.
But don’t wait until the last pumpkin carriage leaves.
Because in this fairy tale…
The princesses are rewriting the rules.
The princes are trying to keep up.
And the audience is having the time of their lives.
See you in the kingdom. 👑
Fri. March 13th 2026, 8:00 pm
Sat. March 14th 2026, 8:00 pm
Sun. March 15th 2026, 3:00 pm
Fri. March 20th 2026, 8:00 pm
Sat. March 21st 2026, 8:00 pm
Sun. March 22nd 2026, 3:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Matawan
883 Route 34
Matawan, NJ 07747