A Caribbean Fairytale! As the show opens, a child is terrified by a tropical storm, and the community comes together to comfort her with a story. On an island where people are separated by color and class, the four Gods (Earth, Water, Love, and Death) place a bet. A young girl leaves her humble upbringing to pursue her true love, the Prince, only to be faced with an impossible choice. With Calypso-flavored music and fantastical storytelling, Once on This Island is a celebration of hope and kindness that will nourish your soul. Come see ArtsCentric at its finest in the WILDLY imaginative production that you won't be able to find anywhere else.
- Lynn Ahrens
- Rosa Guy
- Stephen Flaherty
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for Once on this Island
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Best Musical | |
| 2018 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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Videos
Official: TITANIQUE to dock at the St. James, March 2026 (16 Weeks Only)
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The Nutcracker
Ballet Theatre of Maryland (12/13 - 12/21) | |
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Frosty The Snow Man
Adventure Theatre MTC (11/26 - 1/11) HOLIDAY SHOW LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN | |
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The Nutcracker
Ballet Theatre of Maryland (12/13 - 12/21) | |
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A Christmas Carol at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (11/29 - 12/23) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Hagerstown, MD! On February 19, 2026
The Maryland Theatre (2/19 - 2/19) | |
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JUXTAPOSE | A Theatrical Shadow Box
Baltimore Theatre Project, Inc (12/4 - 12/21) | |
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Musical Bingo Cabaret
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (1/16 - 1/17) | |
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Seven Guitars
Spotlighters Theatre (1/9 - 2/1)
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The Crayon King, or Learning How to Share
Spotlighters Theatre (6/12 - 7/5)
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