Show Synopsis:
A little girl frightened of a thunderstorm begins to hear the story of Ti Moune, who lived on the Jewel of the Antilles island in Haiti with the peasants, while the rich and powerful grandes hommes live on the other side of the island. The four gods of the island save the young Ti Moune during a massive flood, and she is taken in by Mama Euralie and Tonton Julian. The gods place a bet on what is stronger, love or death, using Ti Moune?s love as the subject. They crash the car of a grande homme named Daniel, and Ti Moune saves him and nurses him while he is unconscious. She falls in love with Daniel and offers her life in place of his when the gods summon him to death. Tonton finds Daniel?s family and Ti Moune follows after them to marry Daniel. They begin a romance, but Ti Moune discovers that Daniel is engaged to be married to Andrea. Pape Ge, the Demon of Death, tells Ti Moune if she kills Daniel, she can live, but she cannot do it. However, Daniel sees her with the knife and throws her out of his house. Daniel and Andrea are married, and when they process out of his family?s property, all he gives Ti Moune is a coin. Ti Moune drowns peacefully and is transformed into a tree, which becomes a celebration of life and love. This tree is where Daniel?s son meets a young peasant girl, and they learn the story of how a peasant girl helped bring together different social circles on the island. The young girl is no longer frightened of the storm.	

Character:
Erzulie, the beautiful goddess of love who believe love and romance can conquer all.

Song Context:
Daniel does not remember Ti Moune nursing him back to health after his accident, but Ti Moune describes his wounds in detail, and he realizes that she is someone special to him. Erzulie gives them the gift of love and they begin their romance.

Fun Facts:
1) This musical is based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy, which was originally based on Hans Christian Andersen?s fairy tale ?The Little Mermaid.?
2) According to Haitian Vodou mythology, Erzulie wears three wedding rings, is very fond of beauty and finery, often flirts with men, and is very compassionate.
3) This musical was nominated for eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Score, but did not win any.