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
9 to 5: The Musical
Lakewood Theatre Company (4/26 - 6/9)
PHOTOS
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PREEMINENT PIANO: Beethoven, Ligeti & Goodyear
Reed College, Kaul Auditorium (7/20 - 7/20) | ||
SOARING SOLOISTS: Clarinet, Cello & Piano
Reed College, Kaul Auditorium (7/27 - 7/27) | ||
Hamilton (Philip Company)
Hult Center (3/25 - 4/6) | ||
MUSIC ON FIRE: Beethoven, Brahms & Fagerlund
Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (7/11 - 7/11) | ||
INCANDESCENCE: Blazing Works by Joan Tower, Bartók & the “Kreutzer”
PSU, College of the Arts, Lincoln Performance Hall (7/14 - 7/14) | ||
Percussion Masterclass with Sandbox Percussion
PSU, College of the Arts, Lincoln Performance Hall (7/15 - 7/15) | ||
FESTIVAL FINALE: Celestial Virtuosity
Reed College, Kaul Auditorium (7/28 - 7/28) | ||
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