Once on This Island: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Once on This Island is set on a Caribbean island and tells the story of a young girl named Ti Moune. The story unfolds as Ti Moune falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. Guided by the powerful island gods, Ti Moune’s determination and courage are put to the test as she defies tradition and strives to prove that love can conquer all. Once on This Island is a tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the magic of the human heart.


Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through the following links, we may earn a small commission on the sale at no additional cost to you. See our disclosure for more info.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1990)

Cast Size: 10+

Genre: Fairy Tale

Setting: Caribbean


Creative Team

Music: Stephen Flaherty

Lyrics/Book: Lynn Ahrens


Awards

Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (1995)


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1990)➝

Original London Cast (1994)➝

Broadway Cast (2018)➝


Licensing

Once on This Island is available for licensing through Music Theatre International.

Europe Licensing Options

International Licensing Options


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Tags

1990s, Based on a Book, Child Role, FamilyFantasyOne-Act, Summer, Sung-Through


Similar Musicals

If you’re looking to discover new shows, here are some musicals like Once on This Island.

Aida

Tarzan

The Lion King

The Little Mermaid


Return to the complete A-Z musicals list »


↑ Back to top