“The vocal talent alone in this show is astounding!” “I’m ready to see it again!”
Last chance to see “Why We Tell the Story” Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2:30 PM
SUGAR LAND, Texas (Nov. 6, 2018) – Back by popular demand! After four successful shows last weekend, Inspiration Stage has added one final performance of audience favorite Once on This Island JR.
The final encore show will be performed Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2:30 P.M. at the historic Sugar Land Auditorium, 226 Lakeview Dr.
“This show needs to be seen,” says Inspiration Stage’s artistic director, and the musical’s director and choreographer, Mandy Seymore-Sensat. “It’s a story of love, hope and faith, beautifully told through music and movement by our talented and inspiring cast of storytellers, gods and young Ti Moune.”
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- Photo credit: Erika Waldorf
The original Broadway production of Once on This Island ran from 1990 to 1991, and its revival is currently still on Broadway after winning the 2018 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. Once on This Island is a one-act musical, set in the French Antilles, with a book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty, the prolific duo who also wrote Seussical The Musical, Ragtime and others. It concerns a peasant girl, TiMoune, on a tropical island, who uses the power of love to bring together people of disparate social classes while negotiating mystical forces that shape their lives.
“We’ve never had a set like this at Inspiration Stage. It’s so open and vibrant,” Seymore-Sensat. “It even rains on stage!”
Some comments from last weekend’s audience members:
- “The vocal talent alone in this show is astounding! Once in This Island, JR is among the very best shows I’ve seen at Inspiration Stage.” — Amy Gregorek
- “This beautiful story comes to life on stage. The set transports you to the islands. The choreography is spectacular and vocal talent is just outstanding. I’m ready to see it again!” — Leslie Fish
- “This show had the most awesome dancing and singing. The storytellers tell the story — and a beautiful story it is! My daughter and I were so very impressed by Inspiration Stage.” — Donna Gilbert
Don’t miss this last chance to see Once on This Island JR. For tickets and more information, visit http://inspirationstage.com/shows/.
After the encore show, Inspiration Stage will begin work on a 15-minute cut of the show for performance and adjudication at the Junior Theatre Festival Atlanta in January. The advanced young performers in this company will also participate in acting, dance and music workshops.
Inspiration Stage is a national award-winning performance arts studio located in the historic Sugar Land Auditorium at 226 Lakeview Dr. The 2018/2019 season includes youth and adult productions, as well as acting and production classes. Tuition assistance is available to qualifying participants. For tickets and information, visit www.inspirationstage.com.