Once Upon a One More Time to Marquis — Page 3

Mark_E said: "Jarethan said: "Here is my question: does Britney Spears have enough songs that are good enough to anchor a big Broadway show at Broadway prices? I have to admit that I am really surprised, especially since it is apparently not a biographical show where they can insert songs anywhere, but have to fit them at the appropriate moment in the show."

Some really great numbers. Oops I did it again, Baby... One more time, I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman, Overprotectedand Stronger are already used to great effect in the West End Musical "& Juliet"

Add to those five- "(You Drive Me) Crazy, Toxic, Womanizerand Hold it Against me amongst others,you have quite a few numbers that even the casual listener would recall."

Thanks, based on your comments, I will probably recognize a number of the melodies, although I don’t always know the titles of the songs. Happened a few time with Moulin Rouge. ‘Oh, I love that song...I did t know it was Katy Perry’s.

I really have nothing useful to add to what was already said. I will say however, I am a huge Britney fan. I am 31 years old and she was a HUGE part of my childhood. As a theater fan as well, this has me extremely excited. It may bomb, who knows. But I am honestly ready for a fun night out with my friends to relive a huge part of our lives.

Also, as a theater fan, I admit that I am one of the people who often complained about jukebox and bio-musicals. But I am starting to get it. This is what these shows do for others and the joy it brings, and I am here for it. I hope it's good quality of course. Fingers crossed! SO, SO, SO EXCITED!

Jarethan said: "I know a lot of Cher songs, Abba songs, Temptation songs, Tina songs, Summer songs, 4 Seasons songs, Carole King songs, etc. Here is my question: does Britney Spears have enough songs that are good enough to anchor a big Broadway show at Broadway prices? I have to admit that I am really surprised, especially since it is apparently not a biographical show where they can insert songs anywhere, but have to fit them at the appropriate moment in the show.

Actually, I'd say yes. While she doesn't exactly have "story" songs, her catalog (for a pop singer) features a lot of songs that are more specific than other pop artists. It's not just a bunch of vague, generic love songs. Lucky, Stronger, Circus, Womanizer, Toxic... There's plenty of material if they know how to use it. It would also help if they were willing to mash up songs.

My issue is that the fairytale thing is about as played out as musicals about Alice in Wonderland and plays/musicals that claim to be feminist/empowering usually end up being cringey.