Once On This Island
April 9 - 25, 2027
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, & Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM
Book and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens; Music by Stephen Flaherty. Based on the novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy.
Location: ACT Mainstage
About the Show
Ti Moune, a peasant girl, rescues a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, Daniel, with whom she falls in love. Unbeknownst to Ti Moune, the pompous gods who preside over the island make a bet with one another over which is stronger, love or death, the stakes being Ti Moune’s life. When she pursues Daniel, who has returned to his people, Ti Moune is shunned because of her lowly status. Her determination and capacity to love, though, is not enough to win Daniel’s heart, and Ti Moune pays the ultimate price; but the gods turn Ti Moune into a tree that grows so strong and so tall, it breaks the wall that separates the societies and ultimately unites them.
Run Time: About 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.
Content Awareness: This show contains some mature themes including death and social injustice.
Accessibility & Special Performances
- Pay What You Can Performance (PWYC): Thursday, April 15, 2027 at 7:30 PM (tickets will go on sale Tuesday, March 30, 2027 at 10:00 AM).
- Descriptive Audio Performances (DASI): Friday, April 16, 2027 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 2:30 PM.
- American Sign Language Interpretation (ASL): Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 2:30 PM.
- Accessibility: Accessible wheelchair seating and listening devices are available for all Mainstage performances. This show contains loud noises and flashing lights. For specific accessibility questions or requests, contact the box office.
Ticketing Information
- Adult Tickets (18+) are $36.50 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $2.56 tax = $43.56 total
- Youth Tickets (3-17) are $18.00 ticket price + $4.50 fees + $1.26 tax = $23.76 total