"What a delight it is to enter the world of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND!" raves The New York Times. Time Out New York cheers, "After seeing this imaginative and dynamic musical, you may feel once is not enough!" This is the sweeping theatrical power of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND - the more...
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Phillip Boykin, a 2019 Grammy Award nominee for the Tony Award–winning CD of *Once on This Island*, has an illustrious career that includes Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations for his role as Crown in *The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess*. more...
Courtnee Carter showcased her talents in the Tony Award-winning production of Once on This Island, both on Broadway and its national tour, bringing to life the vibrant and poignant story of love and resilience. more...
Cicily Daniels, known for her roles in iconic productions such as Rent and The Little Mermaid, brought her extensive Broadway experience to the cast of Once On This Island. more...
Tyler Hardwick, who was part of the Original Broadway Cast of "Once On This Island" as a Storyteller, also reprised his role in the tour of the show as Daniel, contributing to its celebrated revival which won the Tony Award for Best Revival. more...
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Adam Hyndman, a versatile performer, producer, and activist, showcased his talents in the past Broadway production of "Once on This Island," adding to his impressive resume that includes roles in "Hadestown" and "Aladdin." more...
Kenita R. Miller, who earned a Grammy nomination for her role as Mama Euralie in the Broadway production of Once On This Island, has an extensive career that spans both stage and screen, including notable performances in The Color Purple and Come From Away. more...
Alex Newell, known for their acclaimed performances on both Broadway and television, starred in the Tony Award-winning revival of Once On This Island, which also earned a Grammy® nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. more...
Isaac Powell, who earned acclaim for his role as Daniel in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Once On This Island shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, is also a Grammy Award nominee for his contribution to the show's cast album. more...
T. Oliver Reid, a seasoned Broadway veteran with 13 shows to his name, most recently graced the stage in the Tony-winning revival of Once On This Island, showcasing his versatile talent that has also earned him multiple awards and Grammy-nominated recordings. more...
Ximone Rose, a New Orleans native and University of Michigan alum, graced the Broadway stage in Once On This Island, bringing her passion for the show since 2018 to life. more...
Anna Uzele, who made her Broadway debut as "Andrea Devereau" in Once On This Island, currently co-stars in the Apple TV+ series “Dear Edward” and has recently starred as “Catherine Parr” in the Broadway debut of SIX. more...
Allan Washington, a seasoned performer with a diverse range of credits including Off-Broadway's "A Man's A Man" and regional productions like "The Most Beautiful Room in New York" and "The SpongeBob Musical," brought his extensive training from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts to the cast of "Once On This Island." more...
Aurelia Williams, who previously captivated audiences as Asaka in a regional production of Once On This Island, brings a wealth of experience from Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, and regional theater to her performances. more...
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Mia Williamson made a memorable Broadway debut in Once On This Island, bringing her multifaceted talent as both an actress and an award-winning pianist to the stage. more...
Daniel Yearwood, a Pace BFA MT graduate, previously graced the Broadway stage in "Once On This Island," showcasing his versatile talent. more...
Awards and Nominations
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards
Best Featured Actor in a Musical: Alex Newell won.
Best Featured Actress in a Musical: Lea Salonga won.
Best Leading Actress in a Musical: Hailey Kilgore won.
2018 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Kenita R. Miller was nominated but did not win.
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Hailey Kilgore was nominated but did not win.
2018 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Hailey Kilgore was nominated but did not win.
Once On This Island FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Prologue
We Dance
One Small Girl
Waiting for Life
And the Gods Heard Her Prayers
Rain
Pray
Forever Yours
The Sad Tale of the Beauxhommes
Ti Mourne
Mama Will Provide
Some Say
The Human Heart
Some Girls
The Ball
Ti Moune's Dance
When We Are Wed
A Part of Us
Why We Tell the Story
Come Down From The Tree
When Daniel Marries
We Dance
One Small Girl
Waiting For Life
And The Gods Heard Her Prayer
Pray
Forever Yours
The Sad Tale Of The Beauxhommes
Ti Moune
Mama Will Provide
Some Say
The Human Heart
Some Girls
The Ball
A Part Of Us
Why We Tell The Story
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