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Once On This Island Revival 2017

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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Broadway Review: ‘Once On This Island’
9 / 10

The ungainly in-the-round stage of Broadway's Circle in the Square is put to imaginative use in director Michael Arden's inspired revival of 'Once On This Island,' the 1990 musical by Lynn Ahrens (book & lyrics) and Stephen Flaherty (music). The imaginative physical design extends to the auditorium, where colorful laundry hangs on the side walls and luxurious vegetation blooms. Everything about Dane Laffrey's immersive set design welcomes the audience to the little island in the French Antilles where this pretty but sad fable is set.

Love, Racism, and the Strange Politics of ‘Once On This Island’
9 / 10

The Caribbean music of Once On This Island is so exuberant and beautifully performed that it is only at the end you realize what a tragic tale has been told to you...Kilgore's voice is pure and resonant, Philip Boykin and Kenita R. Miller, as Ti Moune's adoptive parents, who worry for her safety, sing beautifully too, their warmth and love for Ti Moune feel as an all-encompassing musical blanket by the audience too. Salonga is the perfect 'good witch' of Love counterpart to Dandridge's malevolence. If the music is wonderful-truly, every song-and the direction brimming with life and originality

The Sun Sets on ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Closing Today
by Julie Musbach - January 6, 2019


The Tony Award winning Best Revival Once On This Island closes today, Sunday, January 6, 2019. The production played 29 previews and 458 performances.

#TBT: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Cast Gets Ready to Tell the Story on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - January 3, 2019


As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the Tony Award winning Best Revival will close this Sunday, January 6, 2019. When it closes this production will have played 29 previews and 458 performances. Once On This Island opened on December 3 at Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street) to rave reviews.

Lea Salonga Returns to ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Today, December 27
by Stephi Wild - December 27, 2018


As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Lea Salonga steps back into the role of Erzulie in Once On This Island, beginning today, December 27.

Tamyra Gray Stops Performance of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND To Help Choking Audience Member
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2018


Anything can happen when it comes to live theatre. That was proven on Friday night when a performance of Once On This Island was stopped mid-song to help a struggling audience member, according to Page Six.

Michelle Williams to Depart ONCE ON THIS ISLAND; Lea Salonga Returns Dec 27
by Alan Henry - December 12, 2018


BroadwayWorld has learned that Michelle Williams has been advised by her doctors to take a leave of absence from performing. Lea Salonga, who originated the role in this production will play Erzulie from December 27 through its final performance on January 6.

Photo Flash: First Look at Michelle Williams In ONCE ON THIS ISLAND On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - December 6, 2018


Tonight Once On This Island welcomed Grammy Award-winning artist and Destiny's Child singer Michelle T. Williams as Erzulie in the Tony Award winning Best Revival. Williams will play the role through Sunday, June 2, 2019. Check out her first bows below!

The Story Ends: Tony-Winning Revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND To Close This January
by A.A. Cristi - November 27, 2018


It was announced today that the Tony Award winning Best Revival will close on Sunday, January 6, 2019. When it closes this production will have played 29 previews and 458 performances.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND's Hailey Kilgore To Take Over Instagram Tomorrow!
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - November 23, 2018


Go behind the scenes of Broadway's Once On This Island with Tony nominee Hailey Kilgore, as she takes over the BroadwayWorld Instagram tomorrow, November 24th! Follow along as Kilgore shows you her two-show day as Ti Moune! Be sure to tune in!

TV: Michelle Williams Reveals Her Broadway Idols and Talks About Spreading the Love at ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Nicole Rosky - November 25, 2018


As BroadwayWorld recently reported, Once On This Island will soon welcome Grammy Award-winning artist and Destiny's Child singer Michelle T. Williams as Erzulie in the Tony Award winning Best Revival starting Friday, November 30. Michelle T. Williams will play the role through Sunday, June 2, 2019.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Announces Week Long Fan Celebration, Including Prizes, Special Events, and More
by Stephi Wild - October 26, 2018


The producers of Once On This Island announced today that in honor of one year on Broadway they will celebrate their fans during the week of October 29. From October 29- November 4, the production will be hosting special events, giving away exclusive prizes, and offering a 2-for-1 deal on tickets. Fans can redeem code: OOTIFB1 on TelechargeOffers.com or at the box office.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams Will Join the Cast of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Julie Musbach - October 25, 2018


Once On This Island announced today that the Grammy Award-winning artist and Destiny's Child singer Michelle T. Williams will return to Broadway as Erzulie in the Tony Award winning Best Revival starting Friday, November 30. Michelle T. Williams will play the role through Sunday, June 2, 2019.

VIDEO: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Cast Unplugs for 'The Human Heart' Performance
by Nicole Rosky - October 1, 2018


The company of the Tony-winning revival of Once on This Island took to the Circle in the Square stage recently to perform an unplugged version of 'The Human Heart,' led by Darlesia Cearcy. Watch the full song below!

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Announces Plush Goat Weekend Giveaway!
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2018


Once On This Island not only was a surprise winner at this year's Tony Awards when it took the Best Musical Revival Award, but its mascot goat, Sparky, became the darling of the night when it walked the red carpet. Now, you can have a piece of the show's caprine magic this Sunday, September 30 when the first 50 ticket buyers at the Circle in the Square Theatre box office take home a free plush toy goat. This offer is good for any performance and for all tickets $59.50 or more. One per purchase; not valid for lottery ticket buyers.

VIDEO: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Star Hailey Kilgore Stars in New Music Video for 'Waiting For Life'
by A.A. Cristi - September 26, 2018


Want a full 360 degree view of Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre stage? NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt can provide! Watch below as Alex Newell leads the company of Once on This Island in 'Mama Will Provide'.

VIDEO: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Star Alex Newell Stars in New Music Video for "Mama Will Provide"
by A.A. Cristi - September 20, 2018


Want a full 360 degree view of Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre stage? NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt can provide! Watch below as Alex Newell leads the company of Once on This Island in 'Mama Will Provide'.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Cast Members to Perform at Broadway at the W
by Julie Musbach - September 13, 2018


Cast and creative team members from the Tony Award-winning musical Once On This Island will make their Broadway at W New York debut on Sunday, September 16th at 10:00 pm. Matt Rodin will host the evening.

Hailey Kilgore Returns to the Sands of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Tonight
by Julie Musbach - September 4, 2018


Hailey Kilgore will return to role of Ti Moune in Once On This Island tonight, Tuesday, September 4. Hailey has been out of the show due to a foot injury.

VIDEO: Alex Newell Performs 'Aquarius' at Wigstock
by Stephi Wild - September 2, 2018


Wigstock Drag Festival returned yesterday to NYC! Watch Alex Newell's performance of Aquarius from Hair!

Photo Flash: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Celebrates 300 Performances
by Julie Musbach - August 24, 2018


The gods have smiled upon Once On This Island! The Tony Award-winning revival just celebrated 300 performances on Broadway, check out photos from the celebration below!

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Announces Performance Benefiting The Actors Fund
by Julie Musbach - August 16, 2018


The Actors Fund announced today that Once On This Island has added a Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund. This benefit performance will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 8:00 pm at the Circle in the Square Theatre (235 West 50th Street).

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Receives Extraordinary Excellence In Diversity On Broadway Award
by Stephi Wild - August 8, 2018


Actors' Equity Association has announced that Once on This Island will receive the eleventh annual Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award for the 2017-2018 season. Presented by Equity's National Equal Employment Opportunity Committee, the Extraordinary Excellence in Diversity on Broadway Award honors shows that exemplify and promote the union's founding principles of diversity, inclusion, non-traditional casting and equal opportunity for all who work in the theatre.

Loren Lott to Lead ONCE ON THIS ISLAND During Hailey Kilgore's Medical Leave
by Julie Musbach - July 16, 2018


Original company member Loren Lott will take over the role of Ti Moune while Hailey Kilgore recovers from a foot injury.

Hailey Kilgore and More Will Appear at ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Sings Ahrens and Flaherty
by Stephi Wild - July 10, 2018


As previously announced, the cast of the 2018 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival, Once On This Island, will appear at Feinstien's/54 Below to perform songs from lyricist Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty!

Photo Flash: First Look at Darlesia Cearcy & Merle Dandridge in ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
by Nicole Rosky - July 6, 2018


The Tony-winning production of Once On This Island just welcomed Darlesia Cearcy, who replaces Lea Salonga as Erzulie, as well as Merle Dandridge, who returns to the production to play Papa Ge. Check out a first look at the duo in action below!

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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