Seabury Hall’s “Once Upon A One More Time” opens at 7 p.m. Nov. 14 with additional performances on Nov. 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23. The play reimagines classic fairy tales heroines who rebel against the narrator to seize control of their own stories. Seabury Hall/Bryan Berkowitz

Featuring the iconic music of Britney Spears, Seabury Hall’s fall musical, “Once Upon A One More Time (High School Version),” is bringing a new twist by updating some classic fairytales.

Directed and choreographed by David Ward, the play reimagines classic fairytale characters through a pop-fueled lens packed with heart, humor and the musical hits of one of the world’s biggest pop icons.

“It’s been amazing seeing the cast pour so much heart and energy into these songs,” said Julia Golding, the show’s vocal director. “The harmonies are spot on, and the vocals are seriously impressive — people are going to love it.”

According to the school’s performing arts department, “Once Upon A One More Time” follows a group of fairytale heroines who, tired of living out the same old stories, decide to rewrite their destinies. Inspired by feminist literature like “The Feminine Mystique,” Cinderella (played by Kyra Sidon or Aurora Zoeteway) leads a rebellion against the narrator (Richard Hernandez) who controls their stories.

During a “Scroll Club” meeting, Snow White (Bella Hampe), Sleeping Beauty (Elizabeth Jenkins), the Little Mermaid (Azmina Zainuddin), Rapunzel (Kyra Sidon or Aurora Zoeteway), and the Princess and the Pea (Owen Shurtleff) begin to question the roles they’ve been forced to play.

But when Cinderella’s Stepmother (Nikki Kayes) learns of their growing independence, she schemes to sideline the heroines so her daughters — Belinda (Makaela Cooper) and Betany (Peyton Prouty) — can win over Prince Charming (Coaster Vines).

Just when things seem darkest, the Original Fairy Godmother (Jade Kawai Allen), swoops into the story.

“This is a perfect show for high school students,” Ward said. “There are so many great roles. The music is fun. The choreography is inspired by the ’80s and ’90s, and the characters are bold and dynamic.”

Performances will be over the course of two weekends at Seabury Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Nov. 14-15 and Nov. 21-22, and at 3 p.m. Nov. 16 and Nov. 23.

Tickets are available at www.seaburyhall.org/arts. They are for $18 for adults, $15 for kupuna and $10 for students. Children under 4 years old are free.

Costume design is by Andre Morissette and Vanessa Cerrito, with sound design by Matthew Hardwick and Peter Della Croce.

Sets and lighting are under the direction of Todd Van Amburgh. The production also features a student technical team including Ren Cooper (lighting) and Annabella Charles (sound).

“Once Upon A One More Time” is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International.

“This show is hilarious, heartfelt, and full of girl power,” Ward said. “One of the best parts of working on it is how much the students love the music. They already came in knowing nearly every song — what a joy to start from that level of excitement.”