Once on This Island at Theatre Raleigh

Experience the magic of Theatre Raleigh’s Once On This Island—a vibrant, Caribbean-inspired fairy tale for all ages! From the Tony Award–winning team behind Ragtime, this joyful musical celebrates love’s power to heal and the art of storytelling. 

Once on a Caribbean island, a little girl is rescued from a disastrous storm by four gods—Asaka, Mother of the Earth; Agwé, god of Water; Erzulie, goddess of Love; and Papa Ge, demon of Death. So starts the myth told in this breathtaking story of joy, sorrow and the triumph of love against all forces. Told with Caribbean rhythms and instruments, this Tony Award-winning musical is a testament that a beautiful story simply told has the power to inspire and heal all.

Featuring Broadway stars and Raleigh’s finest, this one-act fable bursts with color, music, and dance. Don’t miss this uplifting celebration of love, hope, and community!