Once On This Island (NYC) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(1389 Ratings)

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Members say

Great staging, Great singing, Enchanting, Entertaining, Delightful

About the Show

The joyous musical returns to Broadway with its story of a fearless young dreamer in post-storm Haiti. Winner of the 2018 Tony award for Best Revival of a Musical.

Set in a fantastical world bursting with Caribbean rhythms and dance 'Once On This Island' tells the extraordinary story of a villager named Ti Moune. After a massive storm rages through her village, a ray of hope appears through a young man from the wealthy side of the island. An unexpected romance blossoms. But when their different cultures threaten to keep them apart, Ti Moune—guided by the island gods—sets out on a journey to stay beside the man who has captured her heart. Directed by Tony nominee Michael Arden ("Spring Awakening" revival) and written by the Tony Award-winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty ("Anastasia," "Ragtime.")

Show-Score Member Reviews (1,389)

Enchanting, Great staging, Must see, Absorbing, Ambitious

See it if you want to see a thoughtful production. The staging was INCREDIBLE and the performers were stunning. A MUST SEE.

Don't see it if you don't like Once On This Island. I'm not a fan of the story because it is quite dated, but this production is too great to miss.

Absorbing, Delightful, Enchanting, Thought-provoking, Must see

See it if you like great entertainment, fantastic singing, interesting staging, and intriguing interpretation of classic fairy tales

Don't see it if you don't want a good time, don't like musicals about classism & racism, don't like bittersweet endings or you only like traditional sets Read more

Great acting, Great staging, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if you want a delightful evening at the theatre with a beautiful story told with very clever direction.

Don't see it if you don't like folk tales told through music.

Great singing, Great staging, Enchanting, Delightful, Great writing

See it if You like an immersive, in-your-face style of staging, want to be enchanted and carried away in a rapturous, emotionally fulfilling story.

Don't see it if You dislike reimagined stagings of revivals, are not a fan of story-theatre, dislike Caribbean-style music or have a heart of stone.

Absorbing, Epic, Dizzying, Masterful, Must see

See it if You’re looking to be inspired by an innovative approach to a classic show. You like stories or fables.

Don't see it if You prefer shows exactly as they were written. You’re allergic to goats or chickens.

Enchanting, Riveting, Great singing

See it if You prefer shorter musicals and enchanting fables.

Don't see it if You like conventional plots.

Absorbing, Clever, Enchanting, Great singing, Great staging

See it if You like the music from the clips online, if you want to see inventive and exciting staging.

Don't see it if I can’t think of a reason...it’s a bit over-amplified but I think that can be forgiven. Read more

Incredible, Must see, Resonant, Intense, Great staging

See it if you want to be moved. you want high-energy storytelling. you like Caribbean music. you can handle a fable with a lesson about race & class.

Don't see it if You want something completely linear, are confused by actors switching roles right in front of you, or don't like theatre in the round. Read more

Critic Reviews (60)

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