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Once On This Island

    Once On This Island is the Broadway musical celebration that sweeps us across the sea to a small village—where, in the aftermath of a great storm, a joyous new life begins.

    Why Watch Once on this island

    Once on this Island is loosely based on the book with the same name written by Lynn Ahrens. It takes you on a voyage that deep into the Caribbean, on an island divided by several different classes. Tony award nominee Micheal Arden brings a different perspective on stage and presents a heartwarming story about a tropical town devastated by storm. Full of flamboyant Caribbean colors, rhythms and tunes, the reverberant play comes to life with soulful musical arrangements by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens.

    The Story

    Once on this Island is a tale of a fearless young peasant girl, Ti Moune, who falls in love with a wealthy, fair-skinned boy from the other side of the island. After their cultures end up separating the two, Ti Moune is seen seeking help from the powerful island gods - Erzuli, Asaka, Papa Ge and Agwe — who help her embark on an adventurous quest. A play full of life, music and dance, this production takes you through Ti Moune’s dream-like state-of-mind. Will she end up reuniting with the man of her dreams?

    Good for

    Children | Families | Light musicals

    Critics Reviews

    “Once on this Island is a ravishing revival directed by Michael Arden”
    – The New York Times

    “Once on this Island creates an aesthetic experience for its viewers.”
    – The Huffington Post

    Cancellation policy

    These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.5
    1.1K Ratings
    5/5
    790
    4/5
    147
    3/5
    11
    2/5
    21
    1/5
    84
    Dorthey Partin

    Dorthey

    5/5

    Jun, 2019

    The staging is wonderful...Little touches and effects make for a memorable, magical experience.
    Carlota Lively

    Carlota

    5/5

    May, 2019

    Perfect family entertainer...
    Kenya Sledge

    Kenya

    5/5

    Apr, 2019

    The songs were super adorable and we loved the star cast :)
    Angelic Doherty

    Angelic

    5/5

    Mar, 2019

    Adorable
    Adela Trammell

    Adela

    5/5

    Mar, 2019

    Truly thought provoking and well staged.

    Show Details

    Show Timings

    Mon & Fri 8 PM
    Tuesday 7 PM
    Wednesday 2 PM
    Saturday 2 PM & 8 PM
    Sunday 3 PM

    Duration
    Once On This Island goes on for 130 minutes without intermission.

    Leading Roles
    Loren Lott as Ti Moune
    Isaac Powell as Daniel
    Lea Salonga as Erzulie

    Directed by
    Michael Arden

    Music and Lyrics by
    Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

    Top Songs
    “One small girl”, “And the Gods hear her prayers”, “Pray”, Ti Moune” & “Mama will provide”

    Additional Information

    Audience
    Suitable for ages 10 and up. Children under 4 will not be admitted.

    Available Facilities
    In-house lounge
    Coat check
    Wheelchair accessible

    Seating
    The theater has a seating capacity of 776. For tips on how to choose the best seats, you can refer to our Circle in the Square Theatre Seating Chart Guide.

    Outside Food
    Strictly prohibited. If you'd like to grab a meal before or after the show, check out our guide to the 30 Best Restaurants in the Theater District.

    Dress Code
    Smart and casual wear is recommended. Keep in mind, the theater is air conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly.

    Your e-tickets can be exchanged for physical tickets with our uniformed Headout hosts outside the theater.

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