Once On This Island Jr. Full Version

This is a summer theater project, performed by most likely Middle School students.  It is a Jr version of this musical, and cuts out the song my son sang, "Some girls" when they did the musical in high school.  It does have the fiance sing one line from the song.  I think the parent really stand out in this musical.  They seem to make the whole thing work.
I was into this musical because of the song, We tell the story."  I have been thinking a lot lately about how it is important to tell the story.
Music by Steven Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens.

Music Review: Once on this Island

This is the original Broadway Recording released by RCA VICTOR and released in 1990.
My son Mark played the roll of Daniel Beauxhomme in his high school production.  His girl friend at the time was Ti Moune.  This recording has LaChanze as Ti Moune and Jerry Dixon as Daniel.  Lynn Ahrens wrote the book and lyrics.  Steven Flaherty wrote the music.  The music has a Caribbean style, is the tell the story of an island and the two populations, the peasants and the grand hommes.  The story is catching, as Ti Moune gives her life for Daniel.  However Daniel in turn cannot get past the culture of the day.  he is intended to another.  Consequently some "girls you marry and some you love."  This is very enjoyable, but not the best musical.  It was nominated for many Tony awards.