Once
Book by Enda Walsh
Music & Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by John Carney
Directed and Choreographed by Katie Spelman
Music Direction by Matt Deitchman
Guy is a young Irish musician ready to give up his career because his songs, written about his ex-girlfriend, are too heartbreaking to perform any more. When he encounters Girl, an inquisitive young Czech woman who believes he could win his ex back by playing to her in New York City, he resumes writing and performing—now with Girl. As the two form their band and write new songs together, a love grows between them—one that inspires and challenges them.
About the Play
A soft-spoken, deeply felt musical about the forces that compel us to reach out to one another and hold on for dear life.
Children under 6 are not permitted.
There is no late seating.
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Showtimes
Evenings
Wednesdays – Saturdays 7:30pm
select Sundays at 6pm
Matinees
Saturdays 3pm
select Sundays at 2pm
select Wednesdays at 3pm
- This is a reserved seat venue. Doors to the performance space will open approximately 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the performance.
- There is no late seating or readmittance.
- For performances listed as “Sold Out,” contact the Box Office for more information about our standby and wait list options as well as for assistance locating currently available dates and times.
Meet the Artists
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Kajsa Allen |
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Yuchi Chiu (Bank Manager) |
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Matt Deitchman* (Eamon, u/s Guy) |
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Elleon Dobias (Ex-Girlfriend, u/s Reza) February 16 - April 2 |
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Matt Edmonds* (Billy) |
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Jordan Golding (Emcee, u/s Svec, Billy) |
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Lucas Looch Johnson (Svec) |
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Matt Mueller* (Guy) |
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Liam Oh* |
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Dana Saleh Omar* |
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Ron E. Rains* (Da) |
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Bethany Thomas* (Baruska) February 16 - April 2 |
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Lauren Jeanne Thomas* (Reza) April 5 - 16 |
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Jenessa Altvater (u/s Ex-Girlfriend) March 29 - April 16 |
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Harper Caruso (u/s Emcee, Eamon) |
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Tim Kidwell (u/s Da) |
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Jennifer Vosters (u/s Ex-Girlfriend) (u/s Reza) March 30 - April 16 |
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CREATIVE TEAM
Enda Walsh (Playwright)
Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová (Music & Lyrics)
John Carney (Film Director & Writer)
Katie Spelman (Director & Choreographer)
Matt Deitchman* (Music Director)
Sammi Grant (Dialect Coach)
Yael Lubetzky (Lighting Designer)
Christopher M. LaPorte and Sarah Ramos (Sound Designer)
Joonhee Park (Scenic Designer)
Gregory Graham (Costume Designer)
Rachel Watson (Properties Designer)
Erin Pleake (Projections Designer)
Shraman Ghosh (Assistant Music Director)
Jasmine B. Gunter (Casting Associate)
Miranda Anderson* (Production Stage Manager)
Grace Weaver (Youth Performer Supervisor)
Daniel Boughton (Youth Performer Supervisor April 5 - 16)
Madeline Curtin (Assistant Director)
Natalie Cohen (Assistant Stage Manager)
Gianni Carcagno (Assistant Stage Manager April 12 - 16)
*Denotes a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers.
ONCE First Rehearsal
ONCE In Rehearsal
ONCE In Performance
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