Once on This Island

#1

Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 4:29pm

who else agrees that this show was so underrated and unappreciated? I mean it only played for a little over a year and a lot of people have never even heard of it. I went into a local production knowing nothing and came out awed. after going back the second night, i bought the cast recording. any thoughts about the show or CD?

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#2

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 4:31pm

I get to see it later this year. Thank you, LVA Theatre!

#3

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 4:33pm

I saw it when it was on Broadway and enjoyed it very much.

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#4

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 4:42pm

I thought it was the best show on broadway that year, and one of the best of the 90s. Thoroughly entertaining. Simple in a profound way, well constructed, well directed and an AMAZING score and terrific cast.

I hated Will Rogers Follies!

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#5

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 4:56pm

It was one of the first shows I saw on Broadway, and it holds a special place in my heart...

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#6

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 5:32pm

OMG, I love this Musical, I cry every thime I listen to "Why we tell the story"

#7

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 6:03pm

bump

i love this show

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#8

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 6:11pm

I had heard so much about it that I got the cast album this summer and I like it alot...I play it all the time and the summer Summerfest is doing the show.

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#9

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 6:18pm

I agree. A group did it here last summer. The production wasn't that great, but we got the cast recording. I love it!

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#10

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 6:34pm

One of my favorites. I saw the tour right after it left B'way, I believe quite a few of the original cast members were in it.

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#11

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 6:56pm

I love this show, I've seen it a few times. A beautiful production. ^_^

#12

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 8:03pm

I agree, Once On This Island was a great show, beautiful music, costumes, story, just wonderful.

#13

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 8:22pm

I love this show.

#14

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 8:23pm

i agree. It is played a lot in high schools and even grade schools now. I think it needs more credit than that.

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#15

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 8:25pm

Add me to the list of lovers. Love love love love.

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#16

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 8:52pm

I just directed this at my high school. It is one of my all time, never get sick of listening to it ever, shows in the world. It is so underrated!!!!

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#17

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 9:02pm

I love the show! I sang a couple songs from it a few years ago and my high school did it last year and I think it is an amazing show.

#18

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 10:04pm

I recently purchaced this CD, and I can't get it out of my Cd player, car, or my head! It's so beautiful, and I consistantly get goosebumps from just listening to it! It NEEDS to be revived!

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#19

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 10:13pm

i was in OOTI last summer!! I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! it's so great when it's done well.

i was asaka :)

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#20

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 10:14pm

I agree, this show is amazing! I still remember sitting in the fifth row...simply breathtaking! Saw La Chanze in BABY at Paper Mill a few years back and she is still amazing, then she blew me away again in DESSA ROSE...Can't wait for THE COLOR PURPLE!

#21

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 10:20pm

definitely one of the biggest underrated shows... the songs are so catchy!

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#22

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/5/05 at 10:25pm

i really like it. Not exactly love, but like a lot.

I auditioned to be in the NJPAC production, but the auditioner basically kicked me out of the audition. now, I can see why. Back then, I cried my eyes out at home. I was about 12, first audition (besides middle school ones) and I started too early on the song. So, yeah. But i saw it and NJPAC and they did a good job! and I have the recording and like it. LaChanze does a great job!

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#23

re: Once on This Island

Posted: 10/6/05 at 12:11am

one question, since i never saw it on broadway. in the CD booklet, there are pics, but it doesnt look like there was really a set. was there any type of sets at all?

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