Weston Middle School’s Theater Group, Short Wharf, is performing Once on This Island JR in the Weston High School auditorium at 7:30 p.m. TONIGHT, Saturday, January 27, and Sunday, January 28.
Adapted from the celebrated Broadway musical, this rousing Caribbean tale explores the power that love has to unite people in spite of their differences. With its poignant story and catchy, high-energy score, Once on This Island JR. is a highly original theatrical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. The Tony-nominated musical by the legendary writing team, Ahrens and Flaherty, is currently in revival on Broadway
Through non-stop song and dance, this full-hearted musical tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. When Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest that will test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and even death.
Tickets are $7 for students, $10 for adults, and may be purchased online at whscompany.com beginning January 15th. Tickets will also be available at the door.