Name: Once on This Island
Start: 2025-03-28T20:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-03-28T21:30:00-07:00
Location: 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA, United States, California 92054

Once on This Island, brings the captivating Caribbean-set retelling of The Little Mermaid to the Brooks Theater stage. Based on the 1985 novel My Love, My Love; or, The Peasant Girl, this poignant story follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a boy from the wealthier side of the island. Her journey of love, self-discovery, and bravery crosses class divides, offering audiences a heartfelt tale of resilience and the transformative power of storytelling.
The original Broadway productions of Once on This Island garnered three Laurence Olivier Award nominations and sixteen Tony Award nominations across its original run and 2017 revival, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. “This is a show I’ve been dreaming of directing for years,” shared Burroughs. “I’ve been immersed in this story as a performer, and now I’m eager to bring my vision of it to the stage—one that celebrates its rich cultural roots and emotional depth.”