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Once On This Island JR.
Book by
Lynn Ahrens
Lyrics by
Lynn Ahrens
Music by
Stephen Flaherty
Based on My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy
One Act, Book Musical, Rated G
Broadway Junior Version
With its poignant story and catchy Caribbean flavored score, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. is a feast for the heart, mind, and soul. The highly
original and theatrical Caribbean adaptation
of the popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid garnered eight Tony nominations
for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score.
In almost
non-stop song and dance, the show tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant
girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other
side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods
who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love
against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.
Equally effective regardless of its cast size, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. features minimal--though colorful--sets and costumes that capture the imagination of the audience. Creative movement is also part of the show's style, calling upon performers to portray trees, wild animals and even a fierce rainstorm. Its catchy, contemporary, and Caribbean-flavored score by the
Tony® Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (RAGTIME
and the animated film Anastasia) includes tender ballads and rousing
celebratory numbers for an ensemble cast of strong singers.
Visit the Once On This Island JR. page on MTI ShowSpace to share and view photos, video, costume and prop rentals and more. Click here.
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Originally approached by legendary author/director George Abbott to pen the score for The Pajama Game, Frank Loesser turned it down, but recommended his two protégés Richard Adler and Jerry Ross for the job.
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