
REVIEW: ‘Once on This Island’ Brings Dazzling Storm to CCM
With stellar casting, star-making performances, and a keen technical design, CCM’s colorful
production of ‘Once on This Island’ is among the best musicals staged
With stellar casting, star-making performances, and a keen technical design, CCM’s colorful
production of ‘Once on This Island’ is among the best musicals staged
Kareem Fahmy’s play, based on true events, unfolds in a library straddling the U.S.-Canada border, where five individuals from diverse backgrounds converge amidst the chaos of the “Muslim ban.” This new play explores into the ways in which family, food, art, love, and politics can be sources of both conflict and connection.
The emotional impact is profound, and while there is beauty in Pi’s resilience, his journey is not an easy one.
Whether or not you’re familiar with the book or the Oscar-winning film, ‘Life of Pi’ is a must-see.