ONCE ON THIS ISLAND to be Presented at BTTUNY in February
Performances will run from Feb. 6-16.
The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY has revealed the second show in its 2024-2025 season will be "Once On This Island” by Lynne Ahrens with music by Stephen Flaherty, Feb. 6-16. The show will be directed and choreographed by Hettie Barnhill with musical direction by Emily Rose Rivera.
“Once On This Island” is a Caribbean retelling of "The Little Mermaid" story, set in a fictionalized version of Haiti. This one-act musical is a love story and a coming-of-age tale appropriate for the whole family. Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy, Daniel, from the other side of the island, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death–the stakes being Ti Moune's life. Exceedingly funny and touching, with passionate music, gorgeous harmonies and memorable characters, this award-winning show is always a crowd favorite.
This show features 24 local BIPOC actors and is BTTUNY’s first musical production. It is a milestone for the company, both in scope and talent. As is usual with BTTUNY’s productions, the cast contains a combination of both seasoned and newer performers, including five local children. With a Production Team of over 15 people supporting the actors, this is a true community effort, resulting in a very professional product.
|
Oklahoma! The Glimmerglass Festival (7/10-8/17) |
|
A Dream (Role) Come True Don’t Tell Mama NYC (1/10-12/05) |
|
Anastasia: the Musical Geva Theatre (5/28-6/28) |
|
Fun Home Hangar Theatre (6/18-6/27) |
|
The Magi Capital Repertory Theatre (11/27-12/24) |
|
Get Happy: Angela Ingersoll sings Judy Garland Geva Theatre (7/23-8/02) |
|
Just in Time Proctors Theatre (6/01-6/06) |
|
Clyde's Capital Repertory Theatre (4/23-5/16) |
|
Aladdin at New Amsterdam Theatre New Amsterdam Theatre (12/02-6/28) |
|
Mamma Mia! Proctors Theatre (4/06-4/11) |