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Once On This Island Revival 2017 - Articles Page 2

Run Time:
One hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Ages: 4+
Opened: December 3, 2017
Closing: January 06, 2019

Once On This Island - 2017 Broadway History , Info & More


Circle in the Square (Broadway)
1633 Broadway at 50th St. New York, NY

"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 universal tale of Ti Moune (2018 Tony Award nominee Hailey Kilgore), a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods (played by Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, Glee's Alex Newell, American Idol's Tamyra Gray, and Cats' Quentin Early Darrington), Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart.

The groundbreaking vision of two-time Tony Award nominated director Michael Arden (Spring Awakening revival) and acclaimed choreographer Camille A. Brown (NBC's Jesus Christ Superstar Live) conjures up "a place where magic is possible and beauty is apparent for all to see!" (The Huffington Post).

Gather around for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND - the musical NY1 hails as "exhilarating theater! It's impossible to resist!" And where the timeless power of theatre brings us together, moves our hearts and helps us weather the storm.


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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Now On Sale Through September 2019
by Julie Musbach - July 2, 2018


Broadway's Once On This Island announced today that a new block of tickets are now on sale for the Tony Award winning production through September 2, 2019 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).

Photo Coverage: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Is Honored With The 12th Annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus
by Walter McBride - June 20, 2018


Yesterday, June 19, Actors' Equity Association, the labor union for professional stage actors and stage managers, presented the 2018 Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA) Award to the chorus of Once on This Island. The award, established in 2007, is given to what the committee votes on as the outstanding Broadway chorus of the season.

The Cast of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Will Sing Ahrens and Flaherty at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - June 19, 2018


Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents the cast of the 2018 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, Once On This Island, as they celebrate the multi-award winning work of lyricist Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty!

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Earns 12th Annual ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus
by Julie Musbach - June 13, 2018


Actors' Equity Association has announced that Once on This Island will receive the twelfth annual "ACCA" Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus. Presented by Equity's Advisory Committee on Chorus Affairs (ACCA), the ACCA Award is the only industry accolade of its kind to honor the distinctive talents and contributions made by the original chorus members of a Broadway musical.

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 29- ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Tells Its Story at the 1991 Tony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - June 9, 2018


On Day 29 of 30 Days of Tony, we're flashing back to the original, Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Once on This Island!

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Tony Awards Performance to Include Guests from Relief Organizations
by Julie Musbach - June 7, 2018


When Broadway's Once On This Island performs at the Tony Awards on June 10, the eight-time Tony Award-nominated Best Revival of a Musical will be playing to three audiences: the home viewing audience, the 6000+ people in the auditorium at Radio City Music Hall, and 130 special guests who will be in onstage seating surrounding a set that includes a sand-filled beach, water, goats, and chickens. The onstage guests will be comprised of volunteers and staffers from three organizations that bring relief to areas impacted by natural disasters: All Hands Volunteers, Americares, and UNIDOS Disaster Relief and Recovery Program.

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 25- Ahrens and Flaherty Bring RAGTIME to Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - June 5, 2018


On Day 25, we celebrate the composing team behind the hit Broadway revival of Once On This Island, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty!

Bid Now on 2 Tickets to ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Plus a Backstage Tour with Isaac Powell in NYC
by Stephi Wild - June 7, 2018


See the new anticipated show Once On This Island and take an exclusive backstage tour with 'Daniel' himself, Isaac Powell in New York City!

Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch: Hailey Kilgore Makes a Dessert Fit for the Gods!
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2018


In Backstage Bite with Katie Lynch, come into Katie's kitchen with some of Broadway's brightest as they eat, drink and merrily mix it up. See your favorite stars out of their element as they whip up dishes inspired by their Broadway show. Watch what happens when these actors trade belting for baking!

VIDEO: Michael Arden Discusses His Close Connection to ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on CBS
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2018


For Michael Arden, director of Once on This Island, this is more than another musical project. Arden has a personal connection to this story, which he shared yesterday on CBS News.

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Dane Laffrey
by Nicole Rosky - June 5, 2018


Watch below as Dane tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Clint Ramos
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2018


Watch below as Clint tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Merle Dandridge to Return to ONCE ON THIS ISLAND for Limited Engagement
by Julie Musbach - May 22, 2018


The producers of Broadway's Once On This Island announced today that Merle Dandridge will return to the Tony Nominated production for a limited time from June 18 - August 19. Current cast member Tamyra Gray will return as Papa Ge on August 20.

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Hailey Kilgore
by Nicole Rosky - June 5, 2018


Watch below as Hailey tells us all about want this nomination means to her, how she's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

WATCH NOW! Zooming in on the Tony Nominees: Peter Hylenski
by Nicole Rosky - June 1, 2018


Watch below as Peter tells us all about want this nomination means to him, how he's preparing for the Tonys, and so much more!

Lea Salonga to Play Final Performance in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND on June 24; Darlesia Cearcy to Take Over Erzulie
by Julie Musbach - May 8, 2018


The producers of Broadway's Once On This Island announced today that Lea Salonga will play her final performance in the show on June 24. Current cast member Darlesia Cearcy will take over the role of Erzulie on June 25.

Broadway Cast Recording of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Now Available to Stream
by Julie Musbach - May 3, 2018


Beginning today, the New Broadway Cast Recording of Once On This Island is available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music. The album is currently available for purchase at www.BroadwayRecords.com, www.Amazon.com and at Circle in the Square Theatre.

Once On This Island FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Once On This Island and what's the order?
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

Once On This Island History

Other Productions of Once On This Island

1990   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
1990   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
1990   Broadway Broadway Transfer
Broadway
1994   West End London Production
West End
2002   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
2017   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2019   US Tour Revival National Tour
US Tour
2023   West End
West End

Once On This Island - 2017 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Choreography Camille A. Brown
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Arden
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical Alex Newell
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Musical Lea Salonga
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Musical Hailey Kilgore
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Jules Fisher
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Peggy Eisenhauer
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations AnnMarie Milazzo
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Michael Starobin
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Musical Once on this Island
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Scenic Design Dane Laffrey
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Peter Hylenski
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Broadway's Backbone Best Musical Ensemble Once on this Island
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Clint Ramos
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Kenita R. Miller
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical Jules Fisher
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Michael Starobin
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Once on This Island
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design for a Musical Dan Laffrey
2018 Drama Desk Awards The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography Camille A. Brown
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Hailey Kilgore
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Alex Newell
2018 Drama League Awards Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Once On This Island
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Hailey Kilgore
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Camille A. Brown
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Clint Ramos
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Michael Arden
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Orchestrations AnnMarie Milazzo
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical Once on this Island
2018 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Hailey Kilgore
2018 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Clint Ramos
2018 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Arden
2018 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Peggy Eisenhauer
2018 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations AnnMarie Milazzo
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Hailey Kilgore
2018 Tony Awards Best Revival of a Musical Once on this Island
2018 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Dane Laffrey
2018 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Peter Hylenski

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