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. 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!
- Lynn Ahrens
- Rosa Guy
- Stephen Flaherty
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for Once on This Island
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Best Musical | |
| 2018 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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A Starry Affair: An Old Hollywood New Year’s Eve (12/31/25-12/31/25)
Once on This Island (11/12/25-11/23/25)
TR Sings...Whitney Houston (11/2/25-11/2/25)
TR In Concert: Ali Stroker (10/18/25-10/18/25)
What We Leave Behind (9/24/25-10/5/25)
Waitress (8/6/25-8/24/25)
TR Sings...Sara Bareilles (8/3/25-8/3/25)
TR In Concert: Drew Gehling (6/28/25-6/28/25)
The Sarafinas, My Way (2/12/26-2/15/26)
Videos
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MAPPING INSTINCTS: Neuroscience at PLAY with the Mind and Body
Kennedy-McIlwee Studio Theatre (4/16 - 4/19) | |
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The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Titmus Theatre (4/9 - 4/19) | |
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My Fair Lady
Burning Coal Theatre (4/9 - 4/26) | |
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Music Man Sr
Dancing Man Productions in Partnership with Raleigh Little Theatre (2/9 - 2/14) | |
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VIVALDI'S THE FOUR SEASONS
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Wednesdays: Live Music with Evan Olson and Jessica Mashburn at Lucky 32 - GSO | No Cover!!
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen (2/25 - 2/25) | |
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Show
Highlands Performing Arts Center (3/4 - 3/4) | |
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