South Bend Civic Theatre presents the musical Once on This Island, book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty, based upon the novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy.
This production of Once on This Island is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
A joyous Caribbean fable, Once on This Island is a coming-of-age musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Seussical, Anastasia). The story follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl who falls in love with a boy from a wealthy family on the other side of their island. Joining her on her journey to tear down cultural walls are an assortment of powerful gods.
Appropriate for all ages, Once On The Island received the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
Directed by Dexter Overall
Performances will take place in the Wilson Auditorium located at the South Bend Civic Theatre, 403 N Main Street, downtown South Bend. Evening showtimes are February 28, and March 1, 6, 7, and 8 at 7:30pm. Matinees are March 2 and 9 at 2:00PM. Tickets are Reserved Seating and range in price from $35-$27 and can be purchased at sbct.org or by calling the box office at 574-234-1112.
Ticket Link: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35243/production/1213500
The South Bend Civic Theatre’s production of Once on This Island is sponsored by THK Law, LLP, Shein Trust, African American Community Fund (CFSJC), and Holladay Hospitality: Bistro 933, Hilton Garden Inn, The Inn at Saint Mary’s, and The Gillespie Conference Center
Event Highlights:
South Bend Civic Theatre Sunday Pre-show Lecture Series*
Sunday, March 2 at 1:15PM
“The Role of Storytelling in Cultural Identity” with Kathy M. Burnett, Brain Lair Books
*Pre-show lectures are FREE for ticket-holding patrons.