Glen Hansard
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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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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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
News
ONCE Set To Make Brisbane Debut in 2027
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), in association with Woodward Productions, has announced a new revival of the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, Once, will make its Brisbane debut in the Cremorne Theatre.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), in association with Woodward Productions, has announced a new revival of the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, Once, will make its Brisbane debut in the Cremorne Theatre.
Bo Staloch Releases 'Hers' Single; North American Tour Launches Early 2027
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Nashville-based artist Bo Staloch released the single 'Hers' from his coming-of-age EP TOO BIG, TOO BIG, arriving November 6 via Capitol Records. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter announced a North American headlining tour set to launch in early 2027.
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026
Nashville-based artist Bo Staloch released the single 'Hers' from his coming-of-age EP TOO BIG, TOO BIG, arriving November 6 via Capitol Records. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter announced a North American headlining tour set to launch in early 2027.
THE WORKS OF TOM WAITS to Benefit Music Education at Carnegie Hall
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Michael Dorf Presents will host the 22nd annual Music Of benefit concert celebrating Tom Waits' songbook at Carnegie Hall, with Greg Cohen serving as musical director and an all-star lineup reinterpreting the legendary songwriter's catalog.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026
Michael Dorf Presents will host the 22nd annual Music Of benefit concert celebrating Tom Waits' songbook at Carnegie Hall, with Greg Cohen serving as musical director and an all-star lineup reinterpreting the legendary songwriter's catalog.
WALKING NED DEVINE Will Premiere in Belfast in 2027
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
Waking Ned Devine, a major new musical production, will open at the Lyric in Belfast in February 2027. Learn more about the upcoming musical and how to get tickets here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
Waking Ned Devine, a major new musical production, will open at the Lyric in Belfast in February 2027. Learn more about the upcoming musical and how to get tickets here.
Bo Staloch to Release Coming-of-Age EP TOO BIG, TOO BIG
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Bo Staloch announced an 8-song EP produced by Brad Cook, featuring collaborations with musicians from Bon Iver, Twin Peaks, and Hippo Campus. The project mixes alt-folk, baroque pop, and indie rock.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 16, 2026
Bo Staloch announced an 8-song EP produced by Brad Cook, featuring collaborations with musicians from Bon Iver, Twin Peaks, and Hippo Campus. The project mixes alt-folk, baroque pop, and indie rock.
Chris Pinnella & 15-Piece Orchestra to Perform Candlelit Rooftop Concert
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026
Vocalist and bandleader Chris Pinnella will perform with his 15-piece orchestra at AP Rooftop in Asbury Park, featuring orchestral arrangements of songs by The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin and others.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 14, 2026
Vocalist and bandleader Chris Pinnella will perform with his 15-piece orchestra at AP Rooftop in Asbury Park, featuring orchestral arrangements of songs by The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Led Zeppelin and others.
Video: Broadway Dims Its Lights in Memory of Tim Curry, Dolly Parton & More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
Watch video as all 41 Broadway theatres dim their marquee lights for Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, Clive Davis, Glen Hansard and more as part of the September 2026 Broadway In Memoriam ceremony.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2026
Watch video as all 41 Broadway theatres dim their marquee lights for Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, Clive Davis, Glen Hansard and more as part of the September 2026 Broadway In Memoriam ceremony.
Photos: Bobbo Byrnes Details 25+ Years on Road in TOO MANY MILES Memoir
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
Anaheim-based singer-songwriter and author Bobbo Byrnes has released a memoir and companion album chronicling more than two decades of touring, drawing on over 3,200 pages of personal tour journals.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 3, 2026
Anaheim-based singer-songwriter and author Bobbo Byrnes has released a memoir and companion album chronicling more than two decades of touring, drawing on over 3,200 pages of personal tour journals.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 3, 2026- HADESTOWN Welcomes New Stars and More
by - Sep 3, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 3, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 3, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Broadway Theatres to Dim Marquees Honoring Tim Curry, Dolly Parton, and More
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
All 41 Broadway theatre marquees will dim simultaneously to honor Tim Curry, Clive Davis, Dolly Parton, Glen Hansard, Harold Wheeler and others as part of a quarterly industry tradition.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2026
All 41 Broadway theatre marquees will dim simultaneously to honor Tim Curry, Clive Davis, Dolly Parton, Glen Hansard, Harold Wheeler and others as part of a quarterly industry tradition.
Review: STAGE, SCREEN, AND SYMPHONY with Josh Groban and the NSO, Sean O’Loughlin Conductor at Wolf Trap
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 25, 2026
It is not often that a singer can enter a stage with a full symphony orchestra playing behind him and hold a sold out crowd of 7,028 people spellbound. This past Saturday evening at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, Grammy nominated singer/actor Josh Groban did just that while being backed by YOUR National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) in a program called Stage, Screen, and Symphony.
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 25, 2026
It is not often that a singer can enter a stage with a full symphony orchestra playing behind him and hold a sold out crowd of 7,028 people spellbound. This past Saturday evening at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, Grammy nominated singer/actor Josh Groban did just that while being backed by YOUR National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) in a program called Stage, Screen, and Symphony.
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.
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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