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RTAA Presents: Once on this Island

This 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.

Book by  Lynn Ahrens 
Music by  Stephen Flaherty 
Lyrics by  Lynn Ahrens 
Based on My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy 

Directed by Bobby Grainger
Musical Direction Jennifer Vaughn
Choreography Christi Axelson

Rated PG 

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