Once on This Island 1990 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 4+
Opened: May 6, 1990
Closing: May 27, 1990

Once on This Island - 1990 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Once On This Island is a captivating musical based on the novel "My Love, My Love" and a vibrant reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. Set in the lush Caribbean Antilles, it follows the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl with a fierce spirit and a heart full of love.



When she falls for Daniel, a wealthy and handsome man from the other side of the island, Ti Moune makes a risky deal with the gods. She sacrifices her voice in exchange for three days as a human to win Daniel's affection. Navigating the challenges of this new world and the class divide separating them, Ti Moune's unwavering love and determination face a series of trials.



The musical features a beautiful score that blends Caribbean rhythms with pop and gospel influences, creating a unique and evocative soundscape. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of faith, with a touch of magical realism woven into the narrative. Once On This Island will leave you humming the tunes, touched by Ti Moune's bravery, and pondering the complexities of love and social barriers.

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Once on This Island - 1990 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 18

WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL Heats Up the Blue Note Jazz Club Stage From January 19-31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010


Five incredible Latin Jazz legends will heat up the Blue Note stage at the Winter Latin Jazz Festival from January 19 to 31. The festival will start with jazz flutist Dave Valentin and conga legend Candido from Jan. 19 - 20. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Latin jazz group will finish up the week from Jan. 21 - 24. Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri will play from Jan. 25 - 27, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez will finish up the festival from Jan. 28 - 31.

WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL Heats Up the Blue Note Jazz Club Stage From January 19-31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Five incredible Latin Jazz legends will heat up the Blue Note stage at the Winter Latin Jazz Festival from January 19 to 31. The festival will start with jazz flutist Dave Valentin and conga legend Candido from Jan. 19 - 20. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Latin jazz group will finish up the week from Jan. 21 - 24. Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri will play from Jan. 25 - 27, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez will finish up the festival from Jan. 28 - 31.

Mann Helms Albee's ME, MYSELF & I 2010 NY Premiere
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 8, 2009


Playwrights Horizons announced today that the New York premiere of ME, MYSELF & I, a new play by three-time Pulitzer Prize and three-time Tony Award winner Edward Albee (A Delicate Balance; Seascape; Three Tall Women; Who's Afraid of Virgina Wolf?; The Goat or, Who Is Sylvia?) will open the theater company's 2010/2011 40th Anniversary Season. Mr. Albee will be making his Playwrights Horizons debut.

Cortland Rep Wraps Up 2009 Season With FOREVER PLAID 8/19-9/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 4, 2009


For their final summer production, Cortland Repertory Theatre revisits one of Central New York's favorite musicals 'Forever Plaid', with three weeks of performances from August 19 - September 4. This hilarious family-friendly musical with vocal arrangements by James Raitt and a book by Stuart Ross began in a small Off-Broadway cabaret in 1990 and has grown over the years to become a huge international hit.

Photo Flash: FOREVER PLAID Closes Out CRT's 2009 Summer Season Through 9/4
by Ali Leskowitz - Aug 20, 2009


For their final summer production, Cortland Repertory Theatre revisits one of Central New York's favorite musicals 'Forever Plaid', with three weeks of performances through September 4. The show opened August 19. This hilarious family-friendly musical with vocal arrangements by James Raitt and a book by Stuart Ross began in a small Off-Broadway cabaret in 1990 and has grown over the years to become a huge international hit.

Cortland Rep Wraps Up 2009 Season With FOREVER PLAID 8/19-9/4
by Charlie Piane - Aug 19, 2009


For their final summer production, Cortland Repertory Theatre revisits one of Central New York's favorite musicals 'Forever Plaid', with three weeks of performances from August 19 - September 4. This hilarious family-friendly musical with vocal arrangements by James Raitt and a book by Stuart Ross began in a small Off-Broadway cabaret in 1990 and has grown over the years to become a huge international hit.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN With Burnham, Graae, Mayes & More Runs Through 8/2 At Rubicon
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2009


Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN, which began previews July 9 at Rubicon's intimate 200-seat home at 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District. The show continues Wednesdays through Sundays through August 2, 2009.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN With Burnham, Graae, Mayes & More Runs Through 8/2 At Rubicon
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 10, 2009


Rubicon Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of THE BEST IS YET TO COME: THE MUSIC OF CY COLEMAN, which began previews July 9 at Rubicon's intimate 200-seat home at 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura's Downtown Cultural District. The show continues Wednesdays through Sundays through August 2, 2009.

CLEOPATRA - A LIFE UNPARALLELED Plays The Robert Moss Theater 6/13-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2009


She was the most beautiful woman in the ancient world, and the most reviled. A pragmatic ruler who believed in keeping both friends and enemies within arm's length, yet she was hated by her subjects who felt she gave away too much and scarified her country's national identity.

CLEOPATRA - A LIFE UNPARALLELED Plays The Robert Moss Theater 6/13-6/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2009


She was the most beautiful woman in the ancient world, and the most reviled. A pragmatic ruler who believed in keeping both friends and enemies within arm's length, yet she was hated by her subjects who felt she gave away too much and scarified her country's national identity.

A CHORUS LINE, CIRQUE DREAMS: HOLIDAZE Set For Orpheum's New Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2009


'Oh, What A Season!' The Orpheum will be transformed into the most magical place in Memphis again this season. The Broadway Series starts with chorus dancers, European cirque-style acrobats, and munchkins and ends with a 1960s rock ?n roll quartet, World War II sailors, and musically talented murderesses.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Brings Summer To Aurora Theater 4/30-5/31
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2009


Aurora Theatre invites you to start your summer vacation early with the calypso sounds of Once On This Island, running April 30 - May 31. It is the story of a beautiful peasant girl, Ti Moune, who falls in love with Daniel, a boy from the wealthy side of the island.

Photo Flash: Once On This Island At Aurora Theatre, Atlanta
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2009


Aurora Theatre invites you to start your summer vacation early with the calypso sounds of Once On This Island, running April 30 - May 31. It is the story of a beautiful peasant girl, Ti Moune, who falls in love with Daniel, a boy from the wealthy side of the island.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Brings Summer To Aurora Theater 4/30-5/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2009


Aurora Theatre invites you to start your summer vacation early with the calypso sounds of Once On This Island, running April 30 - May 31. It is the story of a beautiful peasant girl, Ti Moune, who falls in love with Daniel, a boy from the wealthy side of the island.

HAIR 'Lets the Sun Shine In on Broadway', Previews Begin March 6, 2009
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2009


Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director of The Public Theater, has announced the 26-member Broadway cast of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Newcomers to the cast include Gavin Creel, Caissie Levy and Sasha Allen, who join the rest of the tribe, who are reprising their roles from Central Park last summer. HAIR begins preview performances on Friday, March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC) with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2009


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

Truvillion, Genet, And Gupton Join The Cast Of INKED BABY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2009


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, has announced additional casting and complete details for the World Premiere of INKED BABY, a new play by 2007 Susan Smith Blackburn nominee Christina Anderson in her Off-Broadway playwriting debut. Directed by Kate Whoriskey (Fabulation at Playwrights Horizons, the current Ruined at MTC), the production will begin previews on Thursday, March 5, 2009 with an Opening Night set for Monday, March 23 at 7PM. The limited engagement will run through Sunday, April 5 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

Full Cast of HAIR Lined Up; Previews Begin March 6, 2009
by Robert Diamond - Jan 31, 2009


Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director of The Public Theater, has announced the 26-member Broadway cast of HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. Newcomers to the cast include Gavin Creel, Caissie Levy and Sasha Allen, who join the rest of the tribe, who are reprising their roles from Central Park last summer. Currently in rehearsal at the Union Square Theatre, HAIR begins preview performances on Friday, March 6 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street, NYC) with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, March 31, 2009.

'RAGTIME' Opens At Astoria Performing Arts Center 2/5/09
by Reynard Loki - Dec 23, 2008


Astoria Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the production of RAGTIME, a musical directed by APAC's very own Artistic Director, Tom Wojtunik. Ragtime will play a 3-week limited engagement at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church (30-44 Crescent St, Astoria, NY 11102). Performances begin Thursday, February 5th and continue through Sunday, February 22nd.

Holiday Specials - Shopping with BC/EFA... 'Attention All Shoppers!!!'
by Robert Diamond - Nov 29, 2008


We wanted to bring your attention to this year's Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS Holiday Catalog and web site.

Birney, LaChanze, Overbey and More Join Playwrights Horizons 2008/09 Season
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 20, 2008


Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, has announced additional casting and details for its 2008/2009 Season.

Broadways Biggest Surprise Hit 'XANADU' Premieres in Chicago
by Steve Leary - Sep 23, 2008


XANADU in Chicago will star Elizabeth Stanley as 'Kira' (played in the film version by Olivia Newton-John), Max Von Essen as 'Sonny,' Sharon Wilkins and Joanna Glushak as the evil Muses 'Melpomene' and 'Calliope,' respectively, and Larry Marshal as 'Danny' (played in the film version by Gene Kelly). XANADU's cast also features Tallia Brinson, Amy Goldberger, Vince Rodriguez III, Jason Michael Snow, Kristofer Stock, JB Wing and Chicagoland-natives Julius Thomas III and Tiffany Topol.

Stanley and Von Essen to Star in Xanadu Tour
by Robert Diamond - Sep 22, 2008


Casting is announced for the anticipated Chicago and Midwest premiere of the surprise hit Broadway musical XANADU at the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place. Performances are scheduled to begin January 16, 2009 and individual tickets are now on sale.

'Irma Vep', 'Cyrano', and Shakespeare Join 'First Wives' This Summer at Old Globe
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 8, 2008


Lou Spisto, Executive Producer of the Tony Award-winning Old Globe, is pleased to announce the Theatre's complete 2009 Summer Season.

Photo Flash: 'Once On This Island' at UCLA
by Rachel Schwartz - Sep 5, 2008


Director Billy Porter and Grammy nominee Ledisi mark their debuts with Reprise Theatre Company in the 1990 musical Once on This Island, opening the 2008-2009 season, September 2 to 14 at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.

Other Productions of Once on This Island

1990   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1990   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1990   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1994   West End London Production
West End
2002   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
2017   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2019   US Tour Revival National Tour
US Tour
2023   West End
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