Once On This Island
Broadway
Musical
Original
Once On This Island
Broadway
Musical
Original
SYNOPSIS: Ti Moune is a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, Ti Moune is guided by the powerful island gods, Erzulie, Asaka, Papa Ge, and Agwe, on a remarkable quest to reunite with the man who has captured her heart.
- Book: Lynn Ahrens
- Music: Stephen Flaherty
- Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
People (88)
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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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BookLyrics
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MusicDance ArrangementsVocal Arrangements
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Based on the novel My Love, My Love
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DirectorChoreographer
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Scenic Design
Pro Info
Inside The Playbill
Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee |
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Outstanding New Broadway Musical | Nominee |
| Theatre World Awards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Best Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Best Choreography | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Best Featured Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Best Original Score | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
| 1991 | Musical | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Dec 1, 1991)
Total Current Gross: $7,109,144
Highest Weekly Gross: $168,592 (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 | 4515 802 | 8 0 | 70.37% | 17.19% |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 25 | $85,362.00 $0.00 | -$6,437.00 | $25.02 $0.00 | 3412 802 | 8 0 | 53.18% | -9.68% |
| Nov 17, 1991 | 24 | $91,799.00 $0.00 | -$11,947.00 | $22.76 $0.00 | 4033 802 | 8 0 | 62.86% | -2.62% |
| Nov 10, 1991 | 23 | $103,746.00 $0.00 | $12,836.00 | $24.70 $0.00 | 4201 802 | 8 0 | 65.48% | 6.60% |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1990-1991
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