Marketa Irglova

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.

BWW Review: Eight O'Clock Theatre Presents ONCE, a Musical So Good That You May Have to See It Twice

One of the finest community theatre shows I've ever seen.

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.

Seacoast Rep to Stage ONCE

It's rare that a tale of unrequited love is experienced as sweet and uplifting. The Seacoast Repertory Theatre's newest production, Once, is that tale.

ONCE to Play at Madach Theater

Hungary will be falling slowly in love with Once as it opens at Madach Theater Sept. 20 and 21.