Award-Winning Emotionally Captivating Musical 

ONCE

ONCE

May 1 - 19, 2024 

Book by Enda Walsh | Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová | Based on the motion picture written and directed by John Carney | Directed by Melissa Crespo | Music Direction by Pearl Rhein | Choreographed by Fatima Sowe | Scenic Design by Rodrigo Escalante | Co-Costume Design by Jerry Johnson and Carmen Martinez | Lighting Design by Matthew Webb | Sound Design by Jacqueline R. Herter

The exuberant spirit of a lively pub session (what the Irish call craic) meets an out-of-the-ordinary love story in this irresistible musical based on the beloved indie film. Guy has been busking on Dublin’s Grafton St. for too long. He’s ready to chuck his music and forget the girlfriend who relocated to New York. Girl is an émigré from the Czech Republic with a tangled personal life, a passion for music and a belief in Guy and his songs. It’s a complicated business this love. It doesn’t always turn out as expected. Sometimes, that’s ok. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards and winner of eight, including Best Musical, “Once” is a warmly affecting show that understands the power of music to move the human heart.

“Hearts soar and music shimmers in this deeply-felt, generous musical.”
– The Guardian

Syracuse (On)Stage Podcast: “Once”

For this episode, director Melissa Crespo sits down with Once cast members Ana Marcu (Girl) and Pearl Rhein (Emcee). Marcu is a Syracuse University Department Drama alum (class of 2016), and Rhein also serves as the production’s music director.

CONTENT ADVISORY

Once contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for all ages.

 

  • Once contains depictions of alcohol consumption on stage along with discussions of race, gender, and religion.

    Recommended for ages 16 and up.

  • BEFORE YOU SEE THE SHOW: There are moments in this production that might be intense for some audience members. Below is a list so you can be ready for when they happen. The numbers refer to the approximate times each moment occurs during the production. Please note, the show is a musical with a live band on stage.

    Trigger Warnings


SPECIAL EVENT SERIES

Meet the Team

  • Catelyn Adelman

    Ivanka

  • Joe Boover

    Joe Boover

    Guy

  • Nathan Yates Douglass

    Nathan Yates Douglass

    u/s: Billy, Da, Bank Manager

  • Armando Gutierrez

    Armando Gutierrez

    Adrej

  • Ruchir Khazanchi

    Ruchir Khazanchi

    Eamon

  • Kennady Lambert

    Kennady Lambert

    Ivanka

  • Ana Marcu

    Ana Marcu

    Girl

  • Rachel Mulcahy

    Rachel Mulcahy

    Ex-Girlfriend, u/s: Réza

  • Collin Purcell headshot

    Collin Purcell

    u/s: Andrej, Švec, Eamon, Emcee

  • Scott Redmond

    Scott Redmond

    Švec, u/s: Guy

  • Pearl Rhein

    Pearl Rhein

    Music Director, Emcee, u/s: Ex-Girlfriend

  • Tina Stafford headshot

    Tina Stafford

    Baruška

  • Sean Steele

    Sean Steele

    Billy

  • Erica Swindell headshot

    Erica Swindell

    Réza

  • Hayley Travers

    Hayley Travers

    Bank Manager

  • Franca Vercelloni

    Franca Vercelloni

    u/s: Baruška

  • Kurt Zischke

    Kurt Zischke

    Da

  • Enda Walsh headshot

    Enda Walsh

    Book

  • Glen Hansard headshot

    Glen Hansard

    Music and Lyrics

  • Markéta Irglová headshot

    Markéta Irglová

    Music and Lyrics

  • Melissa Crespo

    Melissa Crespo

    Director

  • Fatima Sowe headshot

    Fatima Sowe

    Choreographer

  • Rodrigo Escalante headshot

    Rodrigo Escalante

    Scenic Designer

  • Jerry Johnson

    Co-Costume Designer

  • Carmen Martinez

    Carmen Martinez

    Co-Costume Designer

  • Matthew Webb headshot

    Matthew Webb

    Lighting Designer

  • Jacqueline R. Herter

    Jacqueline R. Herter

    Sound Designer

  • Holly Thuma headshot

    Holly Thuma

    Dialect Coach

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