This highly
original and theatrical st1:place w:st="on"Caribbean/st1:place adaptation
of the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" garnered eight Tony nominations
for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score. In almost
non-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune, a black peasant
girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other
side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods
who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love
against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.
brbrEqually effective regardless of its cast size, "Once On This Island Junior" features minimal--though colorful--sets and costumes that capture the imagination of the audience. Creative movement is also part of the show's style, calling upon performers to portray trees, wild animals and even a fierce rainstorm. Its catchy, contemporary, and Caribbean-flavored score by the
Tony® Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Ragtime"
and the animated film "Anastasia") includes tender ballads and rousing
celebratory numbers for an ensemble cast of strong singers.
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Chess: The Musical
Wheaton College - Watson Fine Arts (6/14 - 6/15)
PHOTOS
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C.S. Lewis On Stage: Further Up & Further In
Robert J. Orchard Stage at The Paramount Center (6/14 - 6/15) | ||
Shrek The Musical
Emerson Colonial Theatre (9/13 - 9/15) | ||
The Winter’s Tale: An Enhanced Staged Reading
Shakespeare & Company (8/21 - 8/25) | ||
The Comedy of Errors
Shakespeare & Company (7/13 - 8/18) | ||
An Evening with Amor Towles
Emerson Colonial Theatre (9/24 - 9/24) | ||
The Queen of Versailles
Emerson Colonial Theatre (7/16 - 8/25) | ||
Once On This Island
Keiter Center for the Performing Arts (8/1 - 8/4) | ||
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