If You GoWhat: “Once On This Island”When: 7 p.m. today, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. Thursday and July 30; 2 and 7 p.m. July 31.Where: Whole Backstage Theatre, 1120 Rayburn Ave., Guntersville, Ala.Admission: $12 students and senior citizens, $15 adults.Phone: 256-582-7469.
The Whole Backstage Theatre in Guntersville, Ala., will present “Once on This Island,” an adaptation of the popular fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.”
The musical, a story of life, pain, love, grief, faith and hope, earned eight Tony nominations for its Broadway run, including Best Musical, Book and Score, according to a news release. Book and lyrics are by Lynn Ahrens, music by Stephen Flaherty.
It is an almost nonstop song and dance show that 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 to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death.
Chris Harper is directing, with Melissa Trebus assisting.
For more information, call 256-582-7469 or visit www.wholebackstage.com.