Glen Hansard
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BIO
Film: The Commitments, Once. Albums: Strict Joy, the soundtrack of Once (Academy Award®, Best Original Song, “Falling Slowly”), The Swell Season, The Cost, Burn the Maps, Set List: Live in Dublin, For the Birds, Dance the Devil, Fitzcarraldo, Another Love Song.
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Productions
Writing
Composer
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music
Glen Hansard, Once
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Best Musical
Glen Hansard , Once
Videos
Walter Martin Announces New Album Dedicated to Stewart Lupton
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-11-08 09:57:45
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For 'Falling Slowly' From ONCE Ahead of the UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-11 06:48:37
Glen Hansard Begins US Tour Next Week and Shares New Live Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-28 11:24:49
The Good Ones Announce New Album RWANDA, YOU SHOULD BE LOVED
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-27 15:30:39
VIDEO: On This Day, March 18- ONCE Makes Beautiful Music On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-03-18 16:55:46
VIDEO: Jordan Fisher Receives First Perfect Score with Emotional DWTS Performance
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-10-10 06:42:09
VIDEO: Glen Hansard Performs 'Winning Streak' on LATE LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-10 09:06:39
TV: ONCE Gets Ready to Hit the Road Again! Fall Slowly In Rehearsal with the Cast
by TV - On the Road - 2015-12-19 09:00:51
STAGE TUBE: ONCE Cast Performs Surprise Concert on Dublin Street
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-06-21 17:56:55
News
Review: ONCE at The Town Players Of New Canaan
by Pia Haas - Jun 20, 2026
From beloved classics to contemporary favorites, The Town Players of New Canaan delivers exceptional community theater year-round.
by Pia Haas - Jun 20, 2026
From beloved classics to contemporary favorites, The Town Players of New Canaan delivers exceptional community theater year-round.
ONCE to Return to Burning Coal Theatre Company in Raleigh
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present a revival of Once,, with book by Enda Walsh and music by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, directed by Nathalie Ray at the Murphey School Auditorium in Raleigh, NC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present a revival of Once,, with book by Enda Walsh and music by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, directed by Nathalie Ray at the Murphey School Auditorium in Raleigh, NC.
ONCE to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present ONCE, directed by Nathalie Ray. Once is set in Dublin, Ireland, and follows the story of an Irish street musician, known only as 'Guy,' who is on the verge of giving up his dreams of a music career.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
Burning Coal Theatre Company will present ONCE, directed by Nathalie Ray. Once is set in Dublin, Ireland, and follows the story of an Irish street musician, known only as 'Guy,' who is on the verge of giving up his dreams of a music career.
Review: ONCE at NextStop Theatre
by Audrey Cahak - Jun 16, 2026
Once is a musical based on the acclaimed film of the same name. It remains the only musical to have won an Oscar Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award, and Tony Award—an OGOT, if you will. If the accolades don’t ring a bell, this movie-turned-musical also inspired another movie, Begin Again starring Mark Ruffalo and Kiera Nightly.
by Audrey Cahak - Jun 16, 2026
Once is a musical based on the acclaimed film of the same name. It remains the only musical to have won an Oscar Award, Grammy Award, Olivier Award, and Tony Award—an OGOT, if you will. If the accolades don’t ring a bell, this movie-turned-musical also inspired another movie, Begin Again starring Mark Ruffalo and Kiera Nightly.
Review: ONCE, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 28, 2026
Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time. The original creative team reunite to bring this modern classic to the stage, opening Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 28, 2026
Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time. The original creative team reunite to bring this modern classic to the stage, opening Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
ONCE Begins Performances at Le Petit Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans will stage ONCE with a cast of 14 actor-musicians performing live onstage, marking the first New Orleans-originated production of the Tony and Academy Award-winning musical.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans will stage ONCE with a cast of 14 actor-musicians performing live onstage, marking the first New Orleans-originated production of the Tony and Academy Award-winning musical.
ONCE Writer Glen Hansard Unveils Release Date for Volume 2 of New Live Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
Glen Hansard, co-writer of the musical Once, has set the release of Don+t Settle - Transmissions West, the second volume of his new album. Listen to a new single now.
by Josh Sharpe - May 27, 2026
Glen Hansard, co-writer of the musical Once, has set the release of Don+t Settle - Transmissions West, the second volume of his new album. Listen to a new single now.
AMÉLIE Toronto Premiere & ONCE Return Engagement Set for Shifting Ground Collective
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Shifting Ground Collective announced its upcoming season, featuring the Toronto premiere of AMÉLIE and the return of ONCE to the city's musical theatre scene.
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Shifting Ground Collective announced its upcoming season, featuring the Toronto premiere of AMÉLIE and the return of ONCE to the city's musical theatre scene.
ONCE Will Come to Le Petit Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Le Petit Theatre will conclude its 2025-26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Once. Directed by Conner Wilson, the musical features a book by Enda Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026
Le Petit Theatre will conclude its 2025-26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Once. Directed by Conner Wilson, the musical features a book by Enda Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
Full Cast Set for ONCE at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced the full cast for ONCE, directed by John Tiffany, starring Dylan Wood and Lydia White alongside nine additional cast members.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced the full cast for ONCE, directed by John Tiffany, starring Dylan Wood and Lydia White alongside nine additional cast members.
Lead Cast Announced For ONCE At Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 12, 2026
Directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch and Wild Rose), the uplifting and moving new production will run at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 23 May- 27 June.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 12, 2026
Directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch and Wild Rose), the uplifting and moving new production will run at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 23 May- 27 June.
Cast Set for John Tiffany's ONCE at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to launch its 75th anniversary season and Alan Cumming's first as Artistic Director, with the Scottish première of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Once.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to launch its 75th anniversary season and Alan Cumming's first as Artistic Director, with the Scottish première of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Once.
Chance Theater Extends Run of ONCE Until March 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced the first show of Chance's 2026 Season, Once, has been extended through March 2, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced the first show of Chance's 2026 Season, Once, has been extended through March 2, 2026.
Glen Hansard Sets Release of New Live Album and Tour
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2026
Glen Hansard, co-writer of the musical Once, has set the release of his sixth solo album Don+t Settle - Transmissions East & West. Hansard has also announced a run of tour dates in the U.S and Canada.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 17, 2026
Glen Hansard, co-writer of the musical Once, has set the release of his sixth solo album Don+t Settle - Transmissions East & West. Hansard has also announced a run of tour dates in the U.S and Canada.
Review: ONCE at Chance Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Feb 3, 2026
Once feels like a revelation, with all the delicate tenderness of a romantic ballad and the foot-stomping joy of a rustic Irish pub on music night.
by Amanda Callas - Feb 3, 2026
Once feels like a revelation, with all the delicate tenderness of a romantic ballad and the foot-stomping joy of a rustic Irish pub on music night.
Photos: ONCE at the Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Alll new production photos have been released for Once at the Chance Theater. Performances run through March 1. Check out the photos and learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Alll new production photos have been released for Once at the Chance Theater. Performances run through March 1. Check out the photos and learn more here!
Chance Theater To Open 2026 Season With Tony-Winning Musical ONCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2026
Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theatre company, will open its 2026 season with Once, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The production features a book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2026
Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theatre company, will open its 2026 season with Once, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The production features a book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
ONCE Begins At Berkeley Playhouse This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Berkeley Playhouse will continue its 2025–26 season with ONCE, the Tony Award-winning musical by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
Berkeley Playhouse will continue its 2025–26 season with ONCE, the Tony Award-winning musical by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
TEETH The Musical Will Make New Jersey Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Asbury Park Theater Company has announced their full lineup of 7 productions for the 2026 season. Under the Producing Artistic Direction of Anthony D’Amato, the company will present the New Jersey premiere of TEETH the musical.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025
Asbury Park Theater Company has announced their full lineup of 7 productions for the 2026 season. Under the Producing Artistic Direction of Anthony D’Amato, the company will present the New Jersey premiere of TEETH the musical.
Chance Theater Announces 2026 Season
by Gillian Blum - Oct 4, 2025
Anaheim, California's Chance Theater announces the productions for its 2026 season, including award-winning musicals, urgent new plays, and stories that resonate.
by Gillian Blum - Oct 4, 2025
Anaheim, California's Chance Theater announces the productions for its 2026 season, including award-winning musicals, urgent new plays, and stories that resonate.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Glen Hansard written?
Glen Hansard has written 1 shows including Once (Composer).
What awards has Glen Hansard been nominated for?
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Once and Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Once.
What awards has Glen Hansard won?
Glen Hansard won the Best Musical award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Once.
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