Once On This Island is a captivating musical based on the novel "My Love, My Love" and a vibrant reimagining of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. Set in the lush Caribbean Antilles, it follows the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl with a fierce spirit and a heart full of love.
When she falls for Daniel, a wealthy and handsome man from the other side of the island, Ti Moune makes a risky deal with the gods. She sacrifices her voice in exchange for three days as a human to win Daniel's affection. Navigating the challenges of this new world and the class divide separating them, Ti Moune's unwavering love and determination face a series of trials.
The musical features a beautiful score that blends Caribbean rhythms with pop and gospel influences, creating a unique and evocative soundscape. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of faith, with a touch of magical realism woven into the narrative. Once On This Island will leave you humming the tunes, touched by Ti Moune's bravery, and pondering the complexities of love and social barriers.
Year | Category | |
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1991 | Best Musical | |
2018 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
Videos
The Little Mermaid
Drury Lane Theatre (11/6 - 1/12) | ||
Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical
Paramount Theatre (10/30 - 1/19) | ||
The King in Concert
Raue Center For The Arts (1/11 - 1/11) | ||
DOG SEES GOD
The Center for Performing Arts (4/3 - 4/6) | ||
Sondra Radvanovsky in Concert: The Puccini Heroines
Lyric Opera House (2/8 - 2/16) | ||
Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Salonen Conducts Bluebeard's Castle
Chicago Symphony Center (2/6 - 2/8) | ||
Bob Marley's Three Little Birds
Greenhouse Theater Center (2/8 - 3/2) | ||
Teatro La Plaza's Hamlet
Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier (3/13 - 3/23) | ||
Kid Prince and Pablo
Lifeline Theatre (1/3 - 2/16) | ||
Courtney Reed Live at The Hemmens
Hemmens (1/10 - 1/10) | ||
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