My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

ONCE to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre Company

ONCE will run August 13-30, 2026 at the Murphey School.

By:
ONCE to be Presented at Burning Coal Theatre Company

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present ONCE book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, directed by Nathalie Ray. ONCE will run August 13-30, 2026, at the Murphey School.

About ONCE

Once is set in Dublin, Ireland, and follows the story of an Irish street musician, known only as "Guy," who is on the verge of giving up his dreams of a music career after a painful breakup with his ex-girlfriend. Just as he’s about to walk away from his passion, he meets "Girl," a Czech immigrant and talented pianist, who challenges his decision to quit. Intrigued by his music and spirit, Girl encourages him to keep playing, and the two begin to connect through their shared love of music. Their first collaboration, the heartfelt song “Falling Slowly,” sparks a creative and emotional bond that deepens with each encounter. As their connection grows, so do the complexities of their pasts: Guy’s unresolved feelings for his ex in New York, and Girl’s relationship with her estranged husband. It is a beautiful story about love and music and how they can unexpectedly intertwine.

How to Purchase Tickets

Performances run on Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. All tickets are $30, or $25 for seniors (65+), or $20 (students, teachers, and active military). People 18 and under can get a ticket to any performance for $5. August 14th is ‘College Night’, with $5 tickets for any college student with a valid ID. August 16th is ‘Pay What You Can’ day.








Don't Miss a Raleigh News Story
Sign up for all the news on the Spring season, discounts & more...


Videos


Dear Evan Hansen in Raleigh Dear Evan Hansen
Theatre Raleigh (6/03-6/21)
Almost Like A Dance in Raleigh Almost Like A Dance
Carolina Theater Workshop (6/26-6/27)
Dr. Ride’s American Beach House in Raleigh Dr. Ride’s American Beach House
Brave New Classics (6/13-6/28)
MAMMA MIA! in Raleigh MAMMA MIA!
DPAC (12/29-1/03)
Pirates! A Boy At Sea in Raleigh Pirates! A Boy At Sea
Switch Theatre Company (7/24-7/25)
Shadows in Red Light in Raleigh Shadows in Red Light
Burning Coal Theatre Company (6/28-6/28)
ONCE in Raleigh ONCE
Burning Coal Theatre (8/13-8/30)
The Notebook – The Musical in Raleigh The Notebook – The Musical
Durham Performing Arts Center (7/14-7/14)
Daniel Tosh in Raleigh Daniel Tosh
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center (10/18-10/18)
Anastasia in Raleigh Anastasia
The Justice Theater Project (6/05-6/21)