With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean flavored score, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. is a feast for the heart, mind, and soul. The highlyoriginal and theatrical
In almostnon-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasantgirl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the otherside of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical godswho rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her loveagainst 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 theTony® Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (RAGTIMEand the animated film Anastasia) includes tender ballads and rousingcelebratory numbers for an ensemble cast of strong singers.
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
Maine State Music Theatre (6/5 - 6/22)
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Proof
Schoolhouse Arts Center (6/21 - 6/29) | ||
Little Shop Of Horrors
Penobscot Theatre Company (6/15 - 7/14) | ||
Mother Russia
Penobscot Theatre Company (4/1 - 4/18) | ||
Birthday Candles
Penobscot Theatre Company (9/19 - 10/6) | ||
Miss Holmes Returns
Waterville Opera House (8/30 - 9/8) | ||
Opera Maine: Aida
Merrill Auditorium (7/25 - 7/28) | ||
MY WITCH: The Margaret Hamilton Stories
Boothbay Summer Theater (6/28 - 6/30) | ||
Matinicus
Penobscot Theatre Company (3/20 - 4/6) | ||
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