One Up: The Musical

A lively new musical about the dawn of modern gaming (and the people who make those games possible)!... full review

This musical was simply delightful! The whole show is polished and ready for a full production, in my opinion. A sweet and hilarious little romp through the late 80s with a cast of characters that are so easy to fall in love with! I had a blast!... full review

If you're in the mood for something gloriously campy, unapologetically high-energy, and bursting with nerdy joy, One Up is for you!! It is so much fun and I cannot recommend it enough! ... full review

I thought this show was really awesome. The structure was perfect, the story was original, the music is so good, and the actors are super funny! Love the girl power theme!... full review

A fun musical set in the early days of video game development with a spunky heroine and a very talented cast.... full review

Such a polished spectacular extravaganza! It is exactly what is promised and more! An 80s musical about women in the video game industry, complete with rockin songs that sound straight from the pop radio in 1980!... full review

One Up is utterly joyful, with a great score, fun musical numbers, and an energetic cast; it’s a fun romp from start to finish. Despite being set in the late 80s during the 8-bit video game era, One Up is surprisingly current in how it depicts the game industry’s poor treatment of its female developers, an issue that still heavily plagues the industry today. It reminds us of the efforts women have made in the past, and provides a hopeful outlook for the future.... full review

If Stranger Things, Hamilton, and your favorite childhood arcade had a baby—it might look a lot like One Up. This 80s-set musical comedy about women game developers breaking into a male-dominated industry doesn’t just press start—it slams the button, eats your tokens, and wins your heart. Yes, it’s hilarious. Yes, the musical numbers slap harder than a Street Fighter combo. “Player 2” was a literal show-stopper (someone in my row gasped), and “11:59” masterfully dialed up the tension… only to defuse it with a well-timed laugh grenade.... full review

This show was so fun! From song one it was just an absolute joy to watch. I was so impressed with how well produced it was. Everything from the songs, cast, choreography, and production – it was really spectacular. It's a feel good piece that's a balm for the soul. And I loved the 80s and video games of it all. A surprising industry to pair with a musical, and yet it works so well. It's upbeat and heartfelt. I hope everyone sees this show!... full review

One Up was hilarious, moving, catchy, and the casting is simply superb. I found myself enjoying it so much my face hurt. ... full review