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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 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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Perfect Arrangement
triangle productions (4/4 - 4/20) | |
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Ashland
CoHo Productions (4/11 - 4/27) | |
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Everybody
Twilight Theater Company (5/10 - 5/26) | |
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Mission Gibbons
Imago Theatre (4/12 - 4/27) | |
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Memento Mori
Hand2Mouth (5/4 - 5/11) | |
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The History of Empires
Ellyn Bye Studio, Portland Center Stage at The Armory (5/16 - 5/19) | |
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Gabriel Kahane + Pekka Kuusisto: Council
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (5/4 - 5/4) | |
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Pack Up Your Sins and Go to the Devil
Chapel Theatre (4/21 - 4/21) | |
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The Drag
Twilight Theater Company (9/6 - 9/22) | |
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