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Once On This Island
Once on This Island is a one-act musical with a book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. Based on the 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl by Rosa Guy, it is set in the French Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The show includes elements of the Romeo and Juliet story and elements of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Little Mermaid. It concerns a peasant girl on a tropical island, who uses the power of love to bring together people of different social classes.
The original Broadway production ran from 1990 to 1991, and the West End production opened in 1994, where it won the 1995 Olivier Award for Best New Musical. In 2017, the Broadway revival will begin previews on November 9 before its opening night on December 3, 2017 at The Circle in the Square Theatre.
Music By - Stephen Flaherty | Stage Date - 1990
Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media
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Andy Beck : The Human Heart This earthy ballad from contemporary theatre-crowd favorite Once On This Island honors the connection of all people. Life's hopes, dreams, and lessons are shared by all of humankind. Subtle island rhythms support a gentle and tuneful chorus with a powerful message. 
Andy Beck : We Dance This rhythmic opening number from Broadway's Once On This Island is a powerful feature with a bright island groove and strong choral singing. Perfect for choreography!
Kirby Shaw : Mama Will Provide Infused with the syncopated rhythms of the West Indies, this arrangement from Once on This Island is guaranteed to bring the house down! Low voices maintain the groove while upper voices dance above in perfect harmony. Whether you choose to add choreography or not, you wonit be able to stand still! Both the optional SoundPax and SoundTrax CD preserve the island-influenced instrumentation of the Broadway score. |
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Infused with the syncopated rhythms of the West Indies, this arrangement from Once On This Island is guaranteed to bring the house down! Low voices maintain the groove while upper voices dance above in perfect harmony. Whether you choose to add choreography or not, you wonit be able to stand still! Both the optional SoundPax and SoundTrax CD preserve the island-influenced instrumentation of the Broadway score.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Musical: Once On This Island
The captivating music of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty is vibrantly arranged for concert and show choirs in this 12-minute medley by Andy Beck. Enjoy singing (and dancing) the emotional story of a young island girl, destined for great things. Existing fans of the musical will recognize the authentic theatrical character of the work, while new fans will delight in the rhythmic brilliance and buoyant choral writing throughout.
Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Stephen Flaherty | Musical: Once on This Island
This earthy ballad from contemporary theatre-crowd favorite Once On This Island honors the connection of all people. Life's hopes, dreams, and lessons are shared by all of humankind. Subtle island rhythms support a gentle and tuneful chorus with a powerful message.
Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Stephen Flaherty | Musical: Once On This Island
This rhythmic opening number from Broadway's Once On This Island is a powerful feature with a bright island groove and strong choral singing. Perfect for choreography! Featured on the Shine! Movement DVD (00-34720).
Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Stephen Flaherty | Lyricist: Lynn Ahrens | Musical: Once On This Island
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