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With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean flavored score, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. is a feast for the heart, mind, and soul. The highlyoriginal and theatrical
In almostnon-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasantgirl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the otherside of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical godswho rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her loveagainst the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.
Equally effective regardless of its cast size, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. 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 theTony® Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (RAGTIMEand the animated film Anastasia) includes tender ballads and rousingcelebratory numbers for an ensemble cast of strong singers.
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Tick, Tick...Boom!
George Street Playhouse (4/23 - 5/19) | |
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Choice
McCarter Theatre Center (5/8 - 6/2) | |
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Proof
Roxbury Arts Alliance (5/10 - 5/19)
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Patti LuPone
Mayo Performing Arts Center (3/8 - 5/17) | |
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Daniil Trifonov Plays Gershwin
Count Basie Center for the Arts (6/8 - 6/8) | |
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August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean
Two River Theater (6/8 - 6/30) | |
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The Moody Blues’ John Lodge Performs Day of Future Passed
State Theatre New Jersey (7/13 - 7/13) | |
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Canned Goods
Sieminski Theater (5/16 - 5/19) | |
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The Godfather Live in Concert
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (8/16 - 8/16) | |
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