Once on This Island 1990

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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Once on This Island and what's the order?
Prologue
We Dance
One Small Girl
Waiting for Life
And the Gods Heard Her Prayers
Rain
Pray
Forever Yours
The Sad Tale of the Beauxhommes
Ti Mourne
Mama Will Provide
Some Say
The Human Heart
Some Girls
The Ball
Ti Moune's Dance
When We Are Wed
A Part of Us
Why We Tell the Story
Come Down From The Tree
When Daniel Marries
We Dance
One Small Girl
Waiting For Life
And The Gods Heard Her Prayer
Pray
Forever Yours
The Sad Tale Of The Beauxhommes
Ti Moune
Mama Will Provide
Some Say
The Human Heart
Some Girls
The Ball
A Part Of Us
Why We Tell The Story
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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