Once On This Island Revival 1994

Ages: 4+
Opened: September 28, 1994
Closing: unknown

Once On This Island - 1994 - West End History , Info & More

Royalty Theatre
Portugal Street, Kingsway London

Based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy

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Once On This Island FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Once On This Island have there been?
Once On This Island has had 10 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, West End which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2017, US Tour which opened in 2019 and West End which opened in 2023.
What awards has Once On This Island been nominated for?
Once On This Island has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for David Toguri and Gwenda Hughes, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for Sharon D Clarke, Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for David Toguri, and The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Stephen Flaherty.
What awards has Once On This Island won?
Once On This Island has won several awards, including the Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for David Toguri and Gwenda Hughes. Sharon D Clarke won the award for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at the Olivier Awards. David Toguri also received the award for Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards. Additionally, Once On This Island won the American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, with Stephen Flaherty being recognized for his contribution.

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