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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 highly original and theatrical
In almost non-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against 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 the Tony® Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (RAGTIME and the animated film Anastasia) includes tender ballads and rousing celebratory numbers for an ensemble cast of strong singers.
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The Full Monty
The Umbrella Arts Center (4/26 - 5/19) | |
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Eurydice
Firehouse Center for the Arts (5/17 - 5/26) | |
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Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP) Ends Season with a Free Memorial Day Weekend Concert, May 25, 2024
Jordan Hall (5/25 - 5/25) | |
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Come From Away
Boston Opera House (5/28 - 6/2) | |
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A Christmas Carol
The Company Theatre (11/29 - 12/22) | |
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live In Concert
Emerson Colonial Theatre (9/21 - 9/21) | |
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As You Like It
Castle Hill Productions (6/5 - 6/16) | |
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Orphie and the Book of Heroes
The Ruth Corkin Theatre at Brimmer and May (6/8 - 6/9)
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