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Once on This Island

March 28 – April 13, 2025

Books and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

Music by Stephen Flaherty

Directed by Kevin “Blax” Burroughs

Musical Direction by Lyndon Pugeda

Choreography by Alyssa “Ajay” Junious

 

Opening Night Reception: March 29 at 7 pm

Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 3 pm (except first weekend) & 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Preview Night – Friday, March 28
$20
Opening Night with Champagne Toast after Show
Saturday, March 29
$50
Military Matinee – Sunday, March 30
2 free tickets for Military & Veterans with ID
Artist Talkback – Saturday, April 5
Industry Night – Monday, April 7
$20
“Throughout what we live and we believe, our lives become the stories that we weave.”

Once on This Island, brings the captivating Caribbean-set retelling of The Little Mermaid to the Brooks Theater stage. Based on the 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, this poignant story follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a boy from the wealthier side of the island. Her journey of love, self-discovery, and bravery crosses class divides, offering audiences a heartfelt tale of resilience and the transformative power of storytelling.

The original Broadway productions of Once on This Island garnered three Laurence Olivier Award nominations and sixteen Tony Award nominations across its original run and 2017 revival, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. “This is a show I’ve been dreaming of directing for years,” shared Burroughs. “I’ve been immersed in this story as a performer, and now I’m eager to bring my vision of it to the stage—one that celebrates its rich cultural roots and emotional depth.”

Cast

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TI MOUNE
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DANIEL
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MAMA EURALIE/ASAKA
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TONTON JULIAN/AGWE
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ANDREA/ERZULIE
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ARMAND/PAPA GE
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ENSEMBLE
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ENSEMBLE
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LITTLE TI MOUNE/LITTLE GIRL
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