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Once on This Island

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Once on This Island is a stage musical with music by Stephen Flaherty and book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. First produced on Broadway in 1990, it adapts Rosa Guy's novel My Love, My Love, which reworks the Little Mermaid story in a Caribbean setting. The musical follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl whose love for Daniel crosses divisions of class and color, while island gods guide and test her journey through song and dance.

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Who wrote the music for 'Once on This Island'?

The music for 'Once on This Island' was composed by Stephen Flaherty, with book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The creative team is known for their long-running collaboration on musicals including 'Ragtime' and 'Seussical.'

What is 'Once on This Island' based on?

The musical adapts Rosa Guy's novel 'My Love, My Love,' which reworks Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Mermaid' in a Caribbean setting. The story follows Ti Moune, a young peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island.

When did 'Once on This Island' premiere on Broadway?

'Once on This Island' was first produced on Broadway in 1990, earning several Tony Award nominations including Best Musical. A critically acclaimed Broadway revival was staged in 2017 with a immersive, in-the-round production directed by Michael Arden.

What songs are in 'Once on This Island'?

Notable songs from the score include 'Waiting for Life,' 'Mama Will Provide,' and 'Why We Tell the Story.' The score blends Caribbean rhythms with contemporary musical theatre styles to reflect the show's island setting.

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