Once on This Island 1990 - Articles Page 3.4

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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Full Casting Announced For ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2021


Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of Once on This Island at Roundhouse Theatre, La Boite.

Kiwi Theatre Returns To The Stage With WINDING UP
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2021


The Court Theatre is Winding Up the days until the South Island premiere of Roger Hall's new Kiwi comedy!

Stage and Screen Star Peter Mark Richman Dies at 93
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2021


Peter Mark Richman, the acclaimed actor, author, playwright and artist, died of natural causes at his home in Woodland Hills, California at 10:00 AM on January 14, 2021. He was 93.

UN DÍA COMO HOY: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND se reestrenaba en Broadway
by Cristina Martinez - Dec 3, 2020


Un 3 de diciembre de 2017 el Circle in the Square Theatre se convertía en la isla en la que la joven campesina Ti Moune, guiada por los dioses, romperá todas las normas y lo arriesgará todo por amor.

HBO Max Launches 'Holiday Wonderland' Spotlight Page With Holiday Favorites
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 24, 2020


HBO Max will launch its “Holiday Wonderland” spotlight page TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, giving viewers a chance to cozy up with a special selection of festive picks for the holiday season.

Jeremy Irons, Debbie Allen, Nigel Lithgoe and More Join Virtual Benefit Celebrating 25th Anniversary of The Wallis Founding
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2020


Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts will commemorate the 25th anniversary of its founding with DreamBuilders: From Post Office to Box Office, a virtual benefit celebrating the landmark occasion on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at 6:30 pm.

BWW Interview: At Home With Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (and Lolly Lardpop)
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 20, 2020


Whether on television or on a live stage, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph is one of the industry's most original and most infectious performers... So is Lolly Lardpop. Stephen Mosher chats with Leslie about life at home, in the business, and in her head.

Virtual Broadway Flea Market & Grand Auction Raises $316,282 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2020


The digital day of auctions, meet-and-greets and theatrical treasure hunting raised a spectacular $316,282 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Hatbox Theatre Presents A. R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2020


Performances run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sundays at 2:00pm. Tickets are $22 for adults, $19 for members, seniors, and students and $12 for senior members. Tickets may be reserved by calling 603-715-2315 or purchased online.

TheatreWorks Announces Updated 51st Season, Plus New Hershey Felder Livestream
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2020


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's Artistic Director Tim Bond and Executive Director Phil Santora announced today that the Tony Award-winning theatre will postpone the opening of its 51st mainstage season to March 2021, with eight plays presented through May 2022.

Golden State Equality Awards To Honor Pete & Chasten Buttigieg and Netflix Documentary DISCLOSURE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 12, 2020


Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, announced today that it will host its first-ever statewide “Golden State Equality Awards” virtual celebration on Sunday, September 13.

Breaking: Jocelyn Bioh Will Adapt ONCE ON THIS ISLAND for Release on Disney+
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 30, 2020


Oh gods, oh gods! According to the Hollywood Reporter, Disney+ is developing a feature adaptation of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's Once On This Island, with a screenplay by playwright Jocelyn Bioh (School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play) and direction by Wanuri Kahiu. Marc Platt will produce the project.

BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - Jun 24, 2020


Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - Jun 18, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST MOVIE SCENES of All Time - from CITIZEN KANE to PINK FLAMINGOS, from THE SOUND OF MUSIC to PARASITE
by Peter Nason - May 26, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest scenes in cinema from 1901 to 2020. See if your favorite movie moments made the list!

Front Porch Theatricals Reschedules A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE and GRAND HOTEL to 2021
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2020


Front Porch Theatricals has rescheduled its two previously announced summer shows to 2021, due to the health crisis.

HBO Max Announces the Titles Coming to the Streamer in June, Including PERRY MASON, SEARCH PARTY, & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 22, 2020


HBO Max launches May 27th, but that's just the beginning of what this exciting new streaming bundle has to offer. The month of June brings hundreds of sizzling hot movies and series to keep everyone in the family entertained all month long.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Television Episodes of All Time - from I LOVE LUCY to BETTER CALL SAUL
by Peter Nason - Apr 22, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best TV episodes from the 1950's to 2020; see if your favorites made the list!

Geva Theatre Center Announces Changes to 19-20 Season and Unveils 20-21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2020


Geva Theatre Center has released the following statement regarding upcoming performances:

BWW Feature: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at The Smith Center
by Debbie Hall - Mar 6, 2020


An island girl with big dreams and a bigger heart brings her people together in the Tony Award-winning musical (2018 Best Revival of a Musical) Once On This Island. The revival will perform during its limited engagement tour at The Smith Center on March 10-15.

Harris Center Welcomes ONCE ON THIS ISLAND National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2020


Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for best revival of a musical, Once On This Island is the sweeping, universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart.

Broadway's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Now On Sale At The 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2020


Tickets for the Seattle engagement of the national tour of the Tony Award-Winning Broadway revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND are on sale now.

Roomful of Blues Celebrates New Release in New York on March 26
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 27, 2020


Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, will celebrate the March 13th release of their new Alligator Records CD, In A Roomful Of Blues, with a live performance on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at The Iridium in New York. The Rhode Island-based group has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. Blues Music Magazine calls them “the best little big band in the blues.” The group has earned five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards. Twice, the prestigious DownBeat International Critics Poll selected them as Best Blues Band.

Latinx Artists to Shine on the Stage at Joe's Pub
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2020


This spring and summer artists at Joe's Pub a?" a program and venue of The Public Theater a?" will shine a light on the breath of Latinx art. This group of artists explore music styles with roots in Mexico, Chile, Cuba, the afrolatino traditions of the Caribbean, and more. Seasoned ears will be able to discern the influence of a myriad of traditions while newbies will be granted delightful access to the nuances under the Latinx umbrella at Joe's Pub.

Once on This Island FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Once on This Island have there been?
Once on This Island has had 10 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, West End which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2017, US Tour which opened in 2019 and West End which opened in 2023.

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