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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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
Video: Music Icons and Friends of Glen Hansard Sing Tributes at Dublin Funeral
by Sidney Paterra - 2026-08-04 13:34:50
Walter Martin Announces New Album Dedicated to Stewart Lupton
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-11-08 09:57:45
News
Sam Smith Releases HAZEL EYES Album, Single "Constant Companion"
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Sam Smith has released the fifth studio album HAZEL EYES along with a new single and video for "Constant Companion," featuring co-production credits for the first time.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Sam Smith has released the fifth studio album HAZEL EYES along with a new single and video for "Constant Companion," featuring co-production credits for the first time.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 5, 2026- RAGTIME and THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Break Box Office Records and More
by - Aug 5, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 5,2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 5, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 5,2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Music Icons and Friends of Glen Hansard Sing Tributes at Dublin Funeral
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 4, 2026
Bono, The Edge, Eddie Vedder and more paid tribute to Glen Hansard at his Dublin funeral. Watch the emotional musical send-off in this video.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 4, 2026
Bono, The Edge, Eddie Vedder and more paid tribute to Glen Hansard at his Dublin funeral. Watch the emotional musical send-off in this video.
Video: Glen Hansard Fans Sing 'Falling Slowly' at His Memorial; Broadway Pays Tribute
by Michael Major - Jul 31, 2026
Fans of the late Glen Hansard paid tribute to him by performing 'Falling Slowly' at his memorial in Dublin. Watch the video, along with tributes from Rachel Zegler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Steve Kazee.
by Michael Major - Jul 31, 2026
Fans of the late Glen Hansard paid tribute to him by performing 'Falling Slowly' at his memorial in Dublin. Watch the video, along with tributes from Rachel Zegler, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Steve Kazee.
Bo Staloch Releases New Single MASKS
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Bo Staloch has released a new single titled MASKS, according to a announcement from Interscope Capitol.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 31, 2026
Bo Staloch has released a new single titled MASKS, according to a announcement from Interscope Capitol.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2026- Patti LuPone and More Join LES MISÉRABLES: THE ARENA CONCERT SPECTACULAR at Radio City
by - Jul 30, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 30, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Glen Hansard, ONCE Co-Writer and Star, Dies at 56
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
Glen Hansard, who co-wrote ONCE and starred in the 2007 film, has died at 56 after a motorcycle crash in Dublin. BroadwayWorld remembers his legacy.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2026
Glen Hansard, who co-wrote ONCE and starred in the 2007 film, has died at 56 after a motorcycle crash in Dublin. BroadwayWorld remembers his legacy.
Sam Smith Shares Epic New Power Anthem 'Oh Mother' Feat. The Twocity Chorus
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
Sam Smith released 'Oh Mother,' a new track featuring The TwoCity Chorus, marking the artist's latest musical offering via Interscope Capitol.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
Sam Smith released 'Oh Mother,' a new track featuring The TwoCity Chorus, marking the artist's latest musical offering via Interscope Capitol.
ONCE to Open at Theatrikos Theatre Company in Flagstaff This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
Theatrikos Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE, directed by Jan Rominger, at its Flagstaff, AZ venue. The cast doubles as the orchestra, performing live on stage.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
Theatrikos Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE, directed by Jan Rominger, at its Flagstaff, AZ venue. The cast doubles as the orchestra, performing live on stage.
Sam Smith to Release Fifth Studio Album 'Hazel Eyes'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026
GRAMMY-, BRIT-, Golden Globe-, and Oscar-winning artist and songwriter Sam Smith has set the upcoming release of their fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes. Listen to their new single now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2026
GRAMMY-, BRIT-, Golden Globe-, and Oscar-winning artist and songwriter Sam Smith has set the upcoming release of their fifth studio album, Hazel Eyes. Listen to their new single now.
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.
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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