This highly
original and theatrical st1:place w:st="on"Caribbean/st1:place adaptation
of the popular fairy tale "The Little Mermaid" garnered eight Tony nominations
for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score. In almost
non-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune, a black 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.
brbrEqually effective regardless of its cast size, "Once On This Island Junior" 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.
Videos
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Paramount Theatre (4/24 - 6/16) | ||
Little Bear Ridge Road
Steppenwolf Theatre Company (6/13 - 7/21) | ||
ARTRAGEOUS!
The Center for Performing Arts (3/15 - 3/15) | ||
Romeo and Juliet
Gross Park (7/5 - 7/7) | ||
Teacher's Lounge Comedy
Raue Center For The Arts (9/7 - 9/7) | ||
The Kite Runner
CIBC Theatre (6/11 - 6/23) | ||
“Ruth Page Professional Dance and Friends” Returns To Ravinia, June 20-22
See Chicago Dance (6/20 - 6/22) | ||
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Center for Performing Arts (10/25 - 10/25) | ||
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre (7/20 - 8/4) | ||
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