Once is an enchanting, heartfelt musical about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant whose chance encounter sparks a transformative journey of love, music, and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of Dublin’s vibrant music scene, this Tony Award-winning production celebrates the power of music to heal and inspire. With an ensemble cast that plays their own instruments and a score blending folk, rock, and soaring ballads, Once tells a poignant story of unexpected connections and the courage to follow your dreams. Featuring breathtaking songs like the Oscar-winning “Falling Slowly,” this uplifting, eight-time Tony Award-winning musical captures the magic of finding hope in the most unlikely places.
Content Warning: This production contains occasional use of profanity, and themes of grief, loss, and emotional hardship.
Showtimes: 7:30 nightly Industry Night June 8 No performance on June 9Run Time: Approx 2.5 hrs, includes intermission
Presented by Elevator Theatre Company
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