"Once On This Island" opens Thursday, July 25 at the Boothbay Playhouse.

What happens when the god of Death makes a bet with the goddess of Love to see who is stronger? 

Find out as the story of TiMoune, a peasant girl who rescues, nurses and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of the island, unfolds in "Once On This Island" at the Boothbay Playhouse. 

When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. 

It is a tale of romance, tragedy, redemption and rebirth with an irresistible Caribbean beat and mesmerizing choreography.

Show dates are July 25, 26, 27 and August 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for children 17 years old or younger and can be purchased at the Boothbay Playhouse box office or by calling 207-633-3379.