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BIO

Film: Once. Albums: The Swell Season, the soundtrack of Once (Academy Award®, Best Original Song "Falling Slowly"), Strict Joy, Anar.

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Productions

 
[West End, 2013]
Music and Lyrics

Writing

Composer
Lyricist

Movies

Once
[ 2007 ] Girl Marketa Irglova

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Marketa Irglova, Once


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Best Musical

Markéta Irglová, Once

News


ONCE Comes to TheatreZone in Naples

Naples’ TheatreZone will kick off its 20th season with its production of Once, the 2012 Tony Award-winning Best Musical. The musical is a romance set in Ireland with a multi-talented cast who are also the show’s on-stage orchestra.
Review: ONCE at Roma Musical Theater

This review would be awkwardly short but it's extremely difficult to put the feeling into words as this performance shows us how powerful the musical experience can be. I loved of course the lyrics, the plot, the characters, but, oh well, the music here is second to none. Period.
Glen Hansard Shares 'Sure As The Rain;' 'The Swell Season' On Tour Now

Glen Hansard is sharing the compelling new song “Sure As The Rain,” a musical love letter to his wife and the mother of his nearly one year old son. The song features Via Mardot on theremin, whom Hansard contacted after seeing a series of her performances online. Check out upcoming tour dates!
Glen Hansard Announces New Album 'All That Was East Is West Of Me Now'

It will mark the singer songwriters first record in over four years and follows a period that found Hansard moving between collaborative work with Eddie Vedder and Cat Power to live performances with The Frames and Markéta Irglová/The Swell Season. The effect of which helped give direction to ‘All That Was East Is West Of Me Now.'
Syracuse Stage Adds Two Musicals To 50th Anniversary Season

Syracuse Stage has announced two musicals that will complete the lineup for the organization's 50th anniversary season. Audiences are immersed in the soulful music of Billie Holiday with Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, Oct. 18 – Nov. 5.
ONCE Extends for Second and Final Time at Writers Theatre

Writers Theatre has announced a second and final extension to the run of the Tony Award-winning musical Once, based on the 2007 film written and directed by John Carney. 
ONCE to be Presented at Writers Theatre in February

Writers Theatre will continue its 2022/23 Season with the Tony Award-winning musical Once, based on the 2007 film written and directed by John Carney. 
MEHTA CONDUCTS MAHLER 3 at Disney Concert Hall & More Lead Los Angeles' February Theater Top Picks

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out this month's offerings, sponsored by the Los Angeles Philharmonic!
Glen Hansard Shares Song 'Take Heart' Feat. Marketa Irglova & Ukrainian Refugees

Irglova’s inclusion was natural on a number of levels for Hansard as he was aware her parents back in her native Czech Republic had taken in multiple families from Ukraine. Irglova, now living in Iceland had been back this summer to visit and was equally moved by the issues at hand. Watch the new performance video now!
Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring FUN HOME, ONCE & More

CVRep has announced a five play, Tony Award winning Season. Two musicals and three plays are scheduled to take the stage from November 2022 through April 2023. Taking the reins from Founding Artistic Director Ron Celona, CVRep’s new Executive Artistic Director, Adam Karsten, sought works that will excite and inspire audiences.  
Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2022/2023 Season

​​​​​​​ CVRep is thrilled to announce a five play, Tony Award winning Season. Two musicals and three plays are scheduled to take the stage from November 2022 through April 2023. Taking the reins from Founding Artistic Director Ron Celona, CVRep's new Executive Artistic Director, Adam Karsten, sought works that will excite and inspire audiences.
Let Me In Presents Reimagined Staging of ONCE THE MUSICAL

Exciting new Midlands theatre company, Let Me In, are reimagining the award-winning folk musical - ONCE - for today's audience, with an immersive new design and visionary creative team.
ONCE The Musical is Now Playing at Seacoast Rep

Once, the stage musical, is returning to the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, three years after its uplifting story of unrequited love between an Irish street musician and an immigrant flower seller thrilled area audiences.
Ucross To Host Festival With Bluegrass/Folk Music, Art Exhibition, Food Trucks

Live music, food trucks, art giveaways — Ucross Foundation is hosting its first-ever festival on Sunday, Aug. 22, from 4-6:30 p.m. As part of Sheridan County's Celebrate the Arts weekend, Music in the Park at Ucross will be a free, family-friendly event held throughout the artist residency campus. 
Guest Reviewer Kym Vaitiekus Shares His Thoughts On ONCE

ONCE, A love story you must experience.
Sarah Sample Reimagines Pearl Jam's 'Nothingman'

In the span of six albums, Sarah Sample has created a reputation for weaving a trail of stories through folk, Americana, and country music.
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!
BWW Review: ONCE is Enough at Omaha Community Playhouse

Once in awhile a musical comes along that strikes the right chord. Irish musician Glen Hansard and Czech pianist Marketa Irglova collaborated on a stage version of the 2007 film by John Carney. This deceptively simple story won a Tony Award for Best Book by Enda Walsh along with 7 more wins out of 11 Tony nominations in 2012, including Best Musical, Best Orchestration, and Best Direction. Its most familiar song, 'Falling Slowly,' won an Academy Award and the cast album captured a Grammy.
BWW Review: Miners Alley's ONCE is a Spectacle of Raw Musicianship

Immediately upon entering the theater, you'll realize Once isn't going to be your typical musical theatre fare.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Marketa Irglova written?

Marketa Irglova has written 1 shows including Once (Composer).

What awards has Marketa Irglova been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Once and Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Once.

What awards has Marketa Irglova won?

Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Once.

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