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

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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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Once on This Island
8 / 10

After seeing the imaginative and dynamic Once on This Island, you may feel that once is not enough. Michael Arden's immersive revival of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's 1990 musical is staged in the round and constantly on the move, drumming its story forward to a steady throb of pop-Caribbean beats.

‘Once On This Island’ review: Gritty realism, superb cast captivate in fairy-tale musical’s revival
10 / 10

There has probably never been a production quite like the stunning new Broadway revival at Circle in the Square. Emphasizing the musical's themes of natural disaster and economic inequality, director Michael Arden brings an unexpected dose of gritty realism, while also honoring its gorgeous score of dynamic group numbers and tender ballads. Vocal fireworks and full-bodied dance choreography imbue spirituality and joyful theatricality.

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!

BWW 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 is the songs are 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
What productions of Once On This Island have there been?
Once On This Island has had 10 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Off-Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1990, West End which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2017, US Tour which opened in 2019 and West End which opened in 2023.
What Tony Awards has Once On This Island been nominated for?
Once On This Island has been nominated for several Tony Awards, including Best Costume Design of a Musical for Clint Ramos, Best Direction of a Musical for Michael Arden, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Peggy Eisenhauer, Best Orchestrations for AnnMarie Milazzo, Best Revival of a Musical for Once on this Island, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Dane Laffrey, and Best Sound Design of a Musical for Peter Hylenski.
What Tony Awards has Once On This Island won?
Once On This Island won the following Tony Awards: Best Costume Design of a Musical for Clint Ramos, Best Direction of a Musical for Michael Arden, Best Lighting Design of a Musical for Peggy Eisenhauer, Best Orchestrations for AnnMarie Milazzo, Best Revival of a Musical for Once on this Island, Best Scenic Design of a Musical for Dane Laffrey, Best Sound Design of a Musical for Peter Hylenski.
What awards has Once On This Island been nominated for?
Once On This Island has been nominated for several awards including Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Clint Ramos, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jules Fisher, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Starobin, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Once on This Island, Outstanding Set Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dan Laffrey, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Camille A. Brown, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hailey Kilgore, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Alex Newell, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical (Drama League Awards) for Once On This Island, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Camille A. Brown, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Clint Ramos, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Michael Arden, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for AnnMarie Milazzo, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Once on this Island, and Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Hailey Kilgore.
What awards has Once On This Island won?
Once On This Island has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Clint Ramos, Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jules Fisher, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Starobin, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Set Design for a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Dan Laffrey, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Camille A. Brown, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Hailey Kilgore and Alex Newell, Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Camille A. Brown, Outstanding Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Clint Ramos, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Michael Arden, Outstanding Orchestrations (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for AnnMarie Milazzo, and Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards). Additionally, Hailey Kilgore won the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance at the Theatre World Awards.
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

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