Once
book by Enda Walsh
music + lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
directed by Josh Short, music direction by Milly Massey
book by Enda Walsh
music + lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
directed by Josh Short, music direction by Milly Massey
This Tony-winning gem of a musical took Broadway by storm with its romantic folk-rock ballads and an ensemble that plays its own instruments. Set in contemporary Dublin, a street guitarist is about to give up on his dreams when he meets a curious woman who wants to know all about him. Captivated by her optimism, the two embark on a remarkable music-making journey that includes a cadre of unlikely companions -- immigrants, oddballs, and lonely hearts.
Featuring all of the magical songs from the acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning Falling Slowly, this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show performed by some of the most talented actor/musicians in the area now memorably and intimately re-staged by the Wilbury Theatre Group, Once strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all.
This production of ONCE is made possible with support from the Eunice and Harold Levene Family Fund, and The Florence Family Fund.
Featuring all of the magical songs from the acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning Falling Slowly, this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show performed by some of the most talented actor/musicians in the area now memorably and intimately re-staged by the Wilbury Theatre Group, Once strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all.
This production of ONCE is made possible with support from the Eunice and Harold Levene Family Fund, and The Florence Family Fund.
"ONCE wins its standing ovations the old-fashioned way: with a love story, great songs, compelling characters and inventive stagecraft. "
- New York Post
"Miraculously retains the intimate feeling and freshness of fringe... it's funny, it's truthful, it sings."
- The Times
"The musical has a masterful, even revelatory, book by the Irish playwright Enda Walsh... it is no traditional screen-to-stage adaptation. Rather, it's a textbook example of how to do it right."
- Chicago Tribune
"Original and emotionally exhilarating."
- Washington Post
- New York Post
"Miraculously retains the intimate feeling and freshness of fringe... it's funny, it's truthful, it sings."
- The Times
"The musical has a masterful, even revelatory, book by the Irish playwright Enda Walsh... it is no traditional screen-to-stage adaptation. Rather, it's a textbook example of how to do it right."
- Chicago Tribune
"Original and emotionally exhilarating."
- Washington Post
CAST + CREATIVE TEAM
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Once
Book by Enda Walsh Music & Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová Based on the film by John Carney Directed by Josh Short Music Direction by Milly Massey Assistant Director, Jeffrey Ginsberg Choreographer, Ali Kenner Brodsky Dialect Coach, Becky Gibel Costume Designer, Matt Oxley Sound + Projection Designer, Andy Russ Scenic Designer, Monica Shinn Lighting Designer, Alexander P. Sprague Technical Director, Dave Carney Stage Manager, Allison Marchetti* Assistant Stage Manager, James Kane* Assistant Stage Manager, Kerin Hagan, Lauren Keiler, Emmy Varden Costume Assistant, Arianna C. Davey Production Assistant, Star Rojas House Management by Christine Treglia Volunteer Management by Renee Bessette Production Photographer, Erin X. Smithers Press / Media Inquiries: Niki Healy, Bright Publicity |
*Appears courtesy Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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ABOUT
An award-winning*, not-for-profit professional theatre company, the Wilbury Theatre Group engages our community in thought-provoking conversation through new works, reimagined classics and adventurous playmaking. We are idealistic, ambitious, and stubborn in our resolve to create theatre that entertains, enlightens, and inspires.
*WINNER of the 2018 National Theatre Company Grant from the American Theatre Wing (The Tony Awards).
*WINNER of the 2018 National Theatre Company Grant from the American Theatre Wing (The Tony Awards).