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Run Time:
2 hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: March 18, 2012
Closing: January 04, 2015

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Once is the acclaimed new musical based on the Academy Award-winning film. Authentic, funny and refreshingly unique, Once tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, their unexpected friendship and collaboration evolves into a powerful but complicated romance, heightened by the raw emotion of the songs they create together. Featuring an ensemble cast of gifted actor/musicians, helmed by the creators of the theatrical sensation Black Watch and fashioned by a team of Tony-winning designers, Once is a musical celebration of life and love: thrilling in its originality, daring in its honesty... and unforgettable in every way.


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TV: ONCE's Arthur Darvill & Joanna Christie Visit BROADWAY IN BRYANT PARK!
by Nicole Rosky - August 17, 2013


Featured this week was the cast of Once (Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie), performing 'The Hill,' 'Gold,' and 'Falling Slowly.' Check out highlights below!

VIDEO: ONCE's Darvill, Christie Perform 'Falling Slowly' on Good Day
by Caryn Robbins - August 6, 2013


On this morning's 'Good Day New York,' ONCE stars Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie performed the Academy Award-winning song 'Falling Slowly' from the Broadway musical.

TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- ONCE's New 'Guy' & 'Girl'- Arthur Darvill & Joanna Christie!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - August 11, 2013


Welcome to BWW's exclusive talk show, BACKSTAGE WITH Richard Ridge. Follow Richard as he visits the theater's best and brightest in their dressing rooms, on their stages and favorite hang outs to talk about their lives, careers and all of the things you don't know, but want to know. In the special interview below, ONCE's newest 'Guy' and 'Girl' Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie chat about their recent trip to the Tony Awards, their whirlwind audition process and so much more! Click below to check out the full interview!

ONCE National Tour to Launch at PPAC, 10/1; Tickets Go on Sale, 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2013


ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Theater Album, will go on sale at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Monday, June 24, 2013 at 10A. ONCE begins its North American tour in Providence on Tuesday, October 1, 2013.

STAGE TUBE: ONCE's Arthur Darvill Sings 'On Raglan Road'
by Nicole Rosky - June 17, 2013


In the video below, Arthur Darvill from Broadway's ONCE performs 'On Raglan Road' outdoors at Lincoln Center for a summer celebration of the arts, sponsored by Sing for Hope. For more information about ONCE, visit http://www.oncemusical.com. To find out about Sing For Hope, visit http://www.singforhope.org. Check it out below!

Cast of ONCE and More Set for 88 Sing for Hope Pianos' Finale Concert Today
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2013


The 88 Sing for Hope Pianos will come together for a finale concert event as the conclusion of a two-week public art installation on the streets of New York. The celebration will include free performances on the :08 of every hour kicking off at 12:08 p.m. with a very special performance by the cast of the Broadway musical 'Once.' Subsequent performances will include Sing for Hope's Youth Chorus and artists such as The Chevin, Christina Pegoraro, Tara Kamangar and more. At 7:08 p.m., the conclusion of the event, all 88 pianos will be played in unison for a memorable closing finale.

Cast of ONCE and More Set for 88 Sing for Hope Pianos' Finale Concert, 6/16
by BWW News Desk - June 11, 2013


The 88 Sing for Hope Pianos will come together for a finale concert event as the conclusion of a two-week public art installation on the streets of New York. The celebration will include free performances on the :08 of every hour kicking off at 12:08 p.m. with a very special performance by the cast of the Broadway musical 'Once.' Subsequent performances will include Sing for Hope's Youth Chorus and artists such as The Chevin, Christina Pegoraro, Tara Kamangar and more. At 7:08 p.m., the conclusion of the event, all 88 pianos will be played in unison for a memorable closing finale.

Photo Coverage: ONCE Cast Celebrates 500 Performances and Welcomes Arthur Darvill, Joanna Christie & More!
by Jennifer Broski - May 30, 2013


ONCE, the Tony and Grammy Award winning Best New Musical celebrated its 500th performance on Broadway yesterday, May 29. Once is based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film and plays on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). The production opened on Sunday, March 18, 2012. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and you can check out photos below!

ONCE Celebrates 500th Performance on Broadway Today
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2013


ONCE, the Tony and Grammy Award winning Best New Musical celebrates its 500th performance on Broadway. Once is based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film and plays on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). The production opened on Sunday, March 18, 2012.

STAGE TUBE: Cast of ONCE Performs Pre-Show Tune 'Red-Haired Mary' at 54 Below
by Stage Tube - May 21, 2013


Click below to watch the cast of ONCE perform 'Red-Haired Mary' at 54 Below! ONCE, the Tony and Grammy Award winning Best New Musical based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film currently plays on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). The production opened on Sunday, March 18, 2012.

Photo Flash: First Look at DOCTOR WHO's Arthur Darvill, Joanna Christie & Katrina Lenk in ONCE!
by Nicole Rosky - May 14, 2013


Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie recently made their Broadway debuts starring in the 8-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical Once at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on April 23rd. The actors took over from the temporary leads Ben Hope and Laura Dreyfuss, who, as planned and scheduled, resume being standbys for 'Guy' and 'Girl.' Check out photos of the new cast in action below!

TV: ONCE's Jillian Lebling and Eliza Holland Madore Interview J. Michael Zygo
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2013


ONCE, the Tony and Grammy Award winning Best New Musical based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film currently plays on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). The production opened to rave reviews on Sunday, March 18, 2012. In the video below, the adorable Jillian Lebling and Eliza Holland Madore who alternate in the role of Ivanka, interview fellow cast member J. Michael Zygo, who plays the Emcee. Check it out below!

Katrina Lenk Joins the Cast of ONCE as 'Reza,' 5/7
by Kelsey Denette - May 6, 2013


Katrina Lenk will join the cast of the 8-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical ONCE at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre beginning Tuesday, May 7. Ms. Lenk will take over the role of 'Reza' from Claire Wellen, who, as planned, was playing the role temporarily.

ONCE's David Patrick Kelly Appears on WFUV Radio Today
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2013


David PatRick Kelly from Broadway's 8-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical Once, will perform and talk about the hit show on WFUV Radio's 'Ceol na nGael' show today, May 5 at 12pm. WFUV Radio is found at 90.7 fm and online at www.wfuv.org. Once is currently playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

ONCE's David Patrick Kelly to Appear on WFUV Radio, 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2013


David Patrick Kelly from Broadway's 8-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical ONCE, will perform and talk about the hit show on WFUV Radio's "Ceol na nGael" show this Sunday, May 5 at 12pm. WFUV Radio is found at 90.7 fm and online at www.wfuv.org . ONCE is currently playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre.

DOCTOR WHO's Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie to Join Broadway's ONCE Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2013


Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie will make their Broadway debuts starring in the 8-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical ONCE at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre beginning Tuesday, April 23rd. The actors will take over from the temporary leads Ben Hope and Laura Dreyfuss, who, as planned and scheduled, will resume being standbys for 'Guy' and 'Girl.'

ONCE's Cristin Milioti and Ricky Ian Gordon Set for Lincoln Center's AMERICAN SONGBOOK Series Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 5, 2013


Now in its 15th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook celebrates the best in American singing and songwriting with a new chapter in the Songbook story: 'American Songbook in the Penthouse,' a series of weekend-only performances by performers and composers presented in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, an intimate yet elegant venue that brings artists closer to the audience in a cabaret-style setting. The second weekend of Kaplan Penthouse performances, the sixth week of American Songbook 2013, runs April 5-6, 2013. April 5th belongs to Cristin Milioti, who was nominated for a Tony Award in 2012 for her lead role in the musical Once.

Steve Kazee Thanks ONCE Fans; Addresses Injury
by Nicole Rosky - March 25, 2013


ONCE's Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti, Will Connolly and Elizabeth A. Davis, from the original cast, played their final performance yesterday, March 24, 2013. Beginning tomorrow, March 26, Ben Hope will play the role of 'Guy,' Laura Dreyfuss will play the role of 'Girl,' Carlos Valdeswill play the role of 'Andrej' and Claire Wellin will play the role of 'Reza'. Kazee posted the following message to fans of the show regarding his departure on his official website:

Photo Coverage: ONCE Welcomes Ben Hope to the Cast!
by Walter McBride - March 24, 2013


ONCE's Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti, Will Connolly and Elizabeth A. Davis, from the original cast, played their final performance today, March 24, 2013. Beginning Tuesday, March 26, Ben Hope will play the role of 'Guy,' Laura Dreyfuss will play the role of 'Girl,' Carlos Valdes will play the role of 'Andrej' and Claire Wellin will play the role of 'Reza'. Ben Hope was welcomed to the cast today, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the festivities below!

STAGE TUBE: Cast of ONCE Sings 'Thank You' to Fans to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary on Broadway!
by Stage Tube - March 23, 2013


ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2013 Grammy Award, celebrated its first Anniversary on Broadway on March 20, 2013. The production, based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film, opened to rave reviews on Sunday, March 18, 2012 and is playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 West 45th Street. In honor of their one-year anniversary, the cast of ONCE wrote and performed a song to thank fans for their continued support. Watch it below!

TV: ONCE Celebrates One Year on Broadway- Watch Cristin Milioti's Speech and the Special Encore!
by Nicole Rosky - March 21, 2013


At the special performance, Cristin Milioti who will be leaving the show on March 24, gave a heartfelt speech and the cast performed a special encore that was cut early in the show's downtown run and only performed twice. BroadwayWorld was there for yesterday's celebration and you can watch the full encore performance below! Plus, get a first look at Ben Hope, who officially replaces Steve Kazee as 'Guy on March 26.

FREEZE FRAME: ONCE Cast Celebrates One Year on Broadway!
by Walter McBride - March 21, 2013


ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2013 Grammy Award, celebrated its first Anniversary yesterday with a special encore performance and cake after the matinee. The production, based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film, opened to rave reviews on Sunday, March 18, 2012 and is playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 West 45th Street. BroadwayWorld was there for yesterday's celebration and you can check out a special photo preview from the festivites below!

ONCE Celebrates First Anniversary on Broadway Tomorrow
by Nicole Rosky - March 19, 2013


ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2013 Grammy Award, celebrates its first Anniversary with a special encore performance and cake after the matinee tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20 (the actual date of the 1st Anniversary was Monday, March 18 but the show was dark). The production, based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film, opened to rave reviews on Sunday, March 18, 2012 and is playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 West 45th Street.

Ben Hope, Laura Dreyfuss & More Join Cast of ONCE; Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti to Depart 3/24
by Nicole Rosky - March 18, 2013


Beginning Tuesday, March 26, Ben Hope will play the role of 'Guy,' Laura Dreyfuss will play the role of 'Girl,' Carlos Valdes will play the role of 'Andrej' and Claire Wellin will play the role of 'Reza.' Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti, Will Connolly and Elizabeth A. Davis, from the original cast, will play their final performance on Sunday, March 24, 2013.

Once FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Once and what's the order?
The North Strand
Leave
Falling Slowly
The Moon
Ej Padá Padá Rosička
If You Want Me
Broken-Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy
Say It To Me Now
Abandoned in Bandon
Gold
Sleeping
When Your Mind's Made Up
The Hill
It Cannot Be About That
Gold (A Cappella)
Falling Slowly (Reprise)

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Other Productions of Once

2011   Off-Broadway New York Theatre Workshop Production
Off-Broadway
2012   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2013   West End West End Original Production
West End
2013   West End West End Original Production
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2013   US Tour US National Tour
US Tour
2016   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour

Once - 2012 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical John Tiffany
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Glen Hansard and Marketa lrqlova
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Marketa Irglova
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Glen Hansard
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Martin Lowe
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Clive Goodwin
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Steve Kazee
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Cristin Milioti
2012 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2012 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Markéta Irglová
2012 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Glen Hansard
2012 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Enda Walsh
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actor in a Musical Steve Kazee
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Cristin Milioti
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Steven Hoggett
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical John Tiffany
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2012 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design (Play or Musical) Bob Crowley
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Choreographer Steven Hoggett
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Director John Tiffany
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress Cristin Milioti
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Natasha Katz
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Musical 0
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Scenic Design Bob Crowley
2012 The Lortels Outstanding Sound Design Clive Goodwin
2012 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Enda Walsh
2012 Tony Awards Best Choreography Steven Hoggett
2012 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical John Tiffany
2012 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Natasha Katz
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Orin Wolf
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Michael G. Wilson
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Brian Carmody
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Frederick Zollo
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Patrick Milling Smith
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical John N. Hart, Jr.
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Barbara Broccoli
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert Cole
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical Once
2012 Tony Awards Best Musical New York Theatre Workshop
2012 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Martin Lowe
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Steve Kazee
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Elizabeth A. Davis
2012 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Cristin Milioti
2012 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Bob Crowley
2012 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Clive Goodwin

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