Once on This Island Playbill - Opening Night, Oct 1990
Once On This Island
Broadway
Musical
Original
Once On This Island
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS:
Once on a golden and verdant Caribbean island, a little girl is rescued from a disastrous storm by four gods—Asaka, Mother of the Earth; Agwé, god of Water; Erzulie, goddess of Love; and Papa Ge, demon of Death. So starts the myth told in this breathtaking story of Black joy and sorrow, the aftermath of colonization and isolation, and the triumph of love against all forces. Told with Caribbean rhythms and instruments, this Tony Award–winning musical is a testament that a beautiful story simply told has the power to inspire and heal all.
- lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
- book: Lynn Ahrens
- music: Stephen Flaherty
People (47)
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Daniel
(Original)
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Erzulie
(Original)
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Mama Euralie
(Original)
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Ti Moune
(Original)
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Asaka
(Original)
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Little Ti Moune
(Original)
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Armand
(Original)
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Agwe
(Original)
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Andrea
(Original)
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Papa Ge
(Original)
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Tonton Julian
(Original)
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Little Ti Moune
(Replacement)
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Erzulie
(Replacement)
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Tonton Julian
(Replacement)
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Asaka
(Replacement)
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Daniel
(Original)
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Erzulie
(Original)
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Mama Euralie
(Original)
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Ti Moune
(Original)
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Asaka
(Original)
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Little Ti Moune
(Original)
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Armand
(Original)
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Agwe
(Original)
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Andrea
(Original)
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Papa Ge
(Original)
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Tonton Julian
(Original)
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BookLyrics
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MusicDance ArrangementsVocal Arrangements
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Based on the novel <i>My Love, My Love</i>
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DirectorChoreographer
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Scenic Design
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Costume Design
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Lighting Design
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Sound Design
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Associate Choreographer
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Music Orchestrations
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Percussion Concepts
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Production Stage Manager
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Stage Manager
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Assistant Stage Manager
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Casting
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Casting
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Dance Captain
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General ManagerProducer
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Company Manager
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General Press Representative
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Advertising
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Producer
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Producer
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Producer
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Produced in Association with
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Musical Theatre Program Director for Playwrights Horizons
Inside The Playbill
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Once on This Island - Opening Night
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Best Original Score | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Best Book of a Musical | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Dec 1, 1991)
Total Current Gross:
$7,109,144.00
Highest Weekly Gross:
$168,592.00 (Week Ending Dec 30, 1990)
Average Ticket Price:
$24.75
Average % Capacity:
73.69%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 1991 | 26 | $140,532.00 $0.00 | $55,170.00 | $31.13 $0.00 | 4,515 802 | 8 0 | 70.37% | 17.19% |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 25 | $85,362.00 $0.00 | -$6,437.00 | $25.02 $0.00 | 3,412 802 | 8 0 | 53.18% | -9.68% |
| Nov 17, 1991 | 24 | $91,799.00 $0.00 | -$11,947.00 | $22.76 $0.00 | 4,033 802 | 8 0 | 62.86% | -2.62% |
| Nov 10, 1991 | 23 | $103,746.00 $0.00 | $12,836.00 | $24.70 $0.00 | 4,201 802 | 8 0 | 65.48% | 6.60% |
Other Broadway Productions
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Once On This Island - May 12, 2002
Cadillac Winter Garden Theatre (Revival)
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Once On This Island - Dec 3, 2017
Circle in the Square Theatre (Revival)
Shows That Opened That Season: 1990–1991
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