Photo Coverage: In Rehearsal with the Cast of ONCE National Tour
by Jennifer Broski - September 20, 2013
ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will soon hit the road for the first North American tour, opening at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, RI with performances beginning on October 1, 2013. BroadwayWorld was in the rehearsal room with the whole gang as they prepared for the first stop and you can check out photos below!
BWW Previews: BBMann Bets Big on Small Musical ONCE
by Chris Silk - August 26, 2013
Scott Saxon has a rather unique description for quirky musical 'Once.' He calls it 'the anti-blockbuster,' elaborating that the charming Tony-winner is the 'exact opposite' of shows like 'Wicked,' 'Jersey Boys,' 'Spamalot' or even rousing 'Rock of Ages.'
Photo Coverage: ONCE Cast Thanks Fans with Special Outdoor Performance!
by Kevin Thomas Garcia - August 23, 2013
ONCE, the Tony and Grammy Award winning Best New Musical, in in the midst of 'ONCE WEEK', during which the show is having a lottery to distribute 20 free tickets per performance. Fans are invited to come to the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street) for free events, prizes and a chance to win FREE tickets to the show. To celebrate the show's dedicated fans, the cast gave a special performance outside of the theatre yesterday and you can check out photos below!
BWW 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.
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!
BWW 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.