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One Up: The Musical

Musicals & Operas · Maryment Entertainment · Ages 12+ · United States of America

Family Friendly World Premiere
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one up: the musical

Review by KRIS BUXTON-DEAN

June 23, 2025 certified reviewer
tagged as: CUTE · sweet · 1980s

What I liked

The Player 2 song was the certified banger of the show. So catchy, charming, and memorable!

What I didn't like

I really enjoyed getting to see the main character’s backstory at the arcade and love for the woman who created Centipede. That was the moment I felt most connected to the main character’s journey, and I found myself hungry for more about that.

My overall impression

One Up is a very cleanly directed, highly polished musical! The 1980s world building is on point. James Beardsley and Erik Olson were particularly brilliant as they shine in comedic supporting roles with tremendous heart. Watching this show feels like witnessing an old school musical theater classic.

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