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ONCE ON THIS ISLAND
What kind of love has the power
to break down walls between us?
From the Tony Award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Seussical, Ragtime), comes the Olivier Award-winning 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.
Once on This Island is an ensemble-driven musical told through the voices of a community of storytellers. Framed as a fable, the story unfolds as villagers gather to share the tale of Ti Moune. Ti Moune is a young girl whose life, love, and sacrifice shape the future of her island.
This musical is based on Rosa Guy’s novel My Love, My Love and Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. It takes a familiar story, love that crosses boundaries, and sets it in a vibrant island culture. At its heart, it’s about two people from different worlds, and the walls that can stand between us.
Coming to The Seeing Place Mainstage for the first time in 12 years, Once On This Island will transport you to a magical world where the audience is a part of the story.
WHEN: June 26, 27, and 28.
Friday at 7:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm, Sunday at 3:00 pm
WHERE: The Seeing Place, 315 Winchester Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
TICKETS: Tickets are $20 for adults in Gold Seating, $17 for adults in Silver Seating, and $12 for children under 12. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.
LISTENING: “Once On This Island” is presented through a special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI (mtishows.com).