Director Michael Arden on His Vision for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, Broadway.com's Number One Show of 2017

[@laurenng9058]

This man is a creative genius. I saw the revival of Spring Awakening that Michael directed and it was absolutely beautiful. The ideas in this man's mind is incredible.

[@kamilahclahar7866]

Lauren Ng , I second that wholeheartedly! Michael Arden is an amazing talent. I have seen both productions also. I hope the Tony Awards recognize him this year. He definitely deserves it.

[@lostgirlclub]

Michael Arden is my favorite human. First of all an incredible performer and singer in hunchback and now a fantastic director !!!

[@kamilahclahar7866]

Another incredible show from an amazingly talented director. I just want to note that Lea Salonga being in the production is not a big deal. Not everyone in the Caribbean is black. It is a more diverse region than most people realize. The book doesn’t even specify an exact country where the story takes place, so there was no reason that every single character had to be black. It didn’t take away from the storytelling at all. I loved the show. Keep up the great work!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@eca1996]

That is true, but the author made it her life goal to celebrate the lives and tell the stories of black people. You can look her up. I feel like it is very important to honor the author's intentions. The book also clearly states that the peasant class us black and that the elite class are descendants of French colonizers. The books also mentions that it takes place in the French Antilles. Still to this day the majority of the people who live in the former French Caribbean colonies are black or mixed-race black.

[@fairytalebeliever8394]

I wanna cry I love Michael Arden and I just want him to get some recognition dammit

[@Gigglepud]

Honestly never thought there could be another production as beautiful as what dwsa did, and now i'm thinking i may be wrong and it's only because this man have just created another absolutely awe-inspiring piece

[@ColtraneAndRain]

Our small town talent, big fish in a small pond, is now a big city, big fish in a big pond! Well deserved for a lovely and sweet man! Midland TX loves you, Michael!

[@macidismuke4326]

ColtraneAndRain he came from Midland?? I’m from the Dallas area!! Agahah

[@Justlov4]

I love Michael Arden. I need to see this show. Everything I have seen him direct has been wonderful. He is also such a giving performer and person.

[@benjorikkolindo6201]

Michael Arden made this production with relevance and talent. It was best of the year indeed.

[@GerardoTonella]

Bless you Michael Arden. Such a talented genius!

[@MABACTS]

A lovely interview! I did not know that LaChanze's husband passed away in 9/11. Hope to see the show in the spring/summer of 2018! It looks amazing and the talent is unbelievable!

[@mikeyca]

Less than a year after her husband tragically died, she performed in the 10th anniversary reunion semi-staged production and the audience was SO with her. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3TNaXVrlrGhrNU

[@baylees6113]

I'm so excited for February omggg

[@Torriisinthehizz]

I would love to hear the demo

[@Jojosevenmovements]

I pray that I become a part of this show. Thank you creator.

[@agendarecords2530]

That's 16 years of persistance to get this reimagining staged! Very Inspiring.

[@pianebrada9675]

The interviewer kept talking over him :(