As the show opens, a child is terrified by a tropical storm, and the community comes together to comfort her with a story. On an island where people are separated by color and class, the four Gods (Earth, Water, Love, and Death) place a bet. A young girl leaves her humble upbringing to pursue her true love, the Prince, only to be faced with an impossible choice. With Calypso-flavored music and fantastical storytelling, Once on This Island is a celebration of hope and kindness that will nourish your soul.
| Year | Category | |
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| 1991 | Best Musical | |
| 2018 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
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Guys and Dolls
Shakespeare Theatre Company (12/2 - 1/4) | |
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ho ho ho ha ha ha ha
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (11/13 - 12/21) | |
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Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater (12/5 - 12/23) | |
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Chanukah in the Dark
Theater J (12/6 - 12/21) | |
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The Snowman and The Snowdog
Imagination Stage (11/22 - 1/4)
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Catch Me If You Can
Shenandoah Conservatory (2/26 - 3/1) | |
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Birthday Candles
1st Stage (12/4 - 12/21) | |
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caesar and cleopatra adapted by Bill Largess from the play by George Bernard Shaw
Washington Stage Guild (4/9 - 5/3) | |
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Havana Hop
Imagination Stage (2/14 - 3/7) | |
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The Dreidel Players Present...Best Hanukkah Show Ever
Sandy Spring Theatre Group (11/28 - 12/14)
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Precarious
Mosaic Theater Company (6/4 - 6/28) | |
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