Audiences love to hear Ujima sing! And sing they will for eight weeks starting on September 19, 2003 to celebrate Ujima’s 25 years of survival. ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, based on the novel MY LOVE, MY LOVE by Rosa Guy, is a twist on the traditional "Little Mermaid" tale, and tells the story of Ti Moune, a poor peasant girl who falls in love with Daniel, an upper class boy whose life she saves after a car crash. Central to the story are four gods that the peasants believe rule their lives. The gods of Love, (Erzulie) Earth (Asaka), Water (Agwe), and Death (Papa Ge) cause the lives of the young lovers to intersect, and send Ti Moune on the fateful journey that tests the strength of her love. Set in the French Antilles, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND boasts a score of rousing, upbeat numbers like "Mama Will Provide," and "Some Say," as well as poignant ballads like "The Human Heart" and "Forever Yours". The fresh and poignant score reflects the story’s Caribbean roots, especially "Why We Tell The Story," in which the storytellers explain Ti Moune's reincarnation, and express the hope that future generations will continue to tell the story and draw strength from its message. ONCE ON THIS ISLAND originated at Playwrights Horizons on April 6, 1990. The show received eight Tony Award Nominations, including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book.