For the first time since it's 1990 Broadway debut, Once on this Island will be presented for ONE NIGHT ONLY with all proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Taking place on Caribbean island divided by social prejudice, 'Once on this Island' is a calypso-flavored re-telling of the traditional "Little Mermaid" tale. The show revolves around Ti Moune, a poor peasant girl, who falls in love with Daniel, an upper class boy whose life she saves after a car crash. Various gods control the peasants' lives including the god of Love (Erzulie), Earth (Asaka), Water (Agwe), and Death (Papa Ge). The show focuses on the effects social class divisions have on love.

Starring

Kenita R. Miller (The Color Purple, Xanadu) as Ti Moune
Joe Aaron Reid (If/Then, Ghost) as Daniel Beauxhomme
Andre Ward (Rock of Ages) as Papa Ge
Michael James Scott (Aladdin, Book of Morman) as Agwe
John Eric Parker (Book of Morman) as Tonton Julian
Aisha De Haas (Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, Caroline or Change) as Mama Euralie
Stephanie Umoh (Ragtime, Book of Morman) as Asaka
Tamika Lawerence (If/Then, Matilda, Book of Morman) as Erzulie
Marisa Kennedy (Matilda) as Andrea
Erica Simone Barnett (Matilda) as Little Ti Moune
Male Ensemble: Thaddeaus McCants, Jeremy Gaston
Female Ensemble: Renee Freeman

All of the proceeds, 100%, will benefit the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization that has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions since 1980.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ryan-Steele-Stephanie-Umoh-More-Join-ONCE-ON-THIS-ISLAND-Make-A-Wish-Foundation-Benefit-120-20131223

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/185286-Casting-Now-Complete-for-Once-on-This-Island-Benefit-Curtis-Holbrook-Directs