BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Long Running Shows- ONCE

Thanksgiving might be over, but that doesn't mean that there isn't anything left to be thankful for this year! Earlier this week, BroadwayWorld brought you entries from over 60 of Broadway's biggest stars on what they are counting their blessings for (CLICK HERE to check out the full list), but now we turn the tables and share with you the reasons why we are thankful this holiday season.

It's Broadway's long-running shows that keep Times Square bustling year-round with theatre-goers from around the world who are making it to the Great White Way for their first time. Once is currently at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, where it has played over 700 performances.

About the Show: Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights... but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, Once draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams and the power of music to connect us all.

Curret Cast: Once features Arthur Darvill as 'Guy' and Joanna Christie as 'Girl.' Also in the company are Adam Wesley Brown, Laurel Griggs, David PatRick Kelly, Jillian Lebling, Katrina Lenk, Brandon McGibbon, Anne L. Nathan, Andy Taylor, Carlos Valdes, Erikka Walsh, Paul Whitty, and J. Michael Zygo.

Signature Songs: "Falling Slowly," "Gold," "Leave," "If You Want Me," and "The Hill"

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David PatRick Kelly, David Abeles, Erikka Walsh, Andy Taylor, Paul Whitty, Carlos ValdesJ. Michael Zygo

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Joanna Christie

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Cast of Once

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Arthur Darvill

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Cast of Once

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Joanna Christie

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Arthur Darvill, Joanna Christie