John Carney
Latest News on John Carney:
Chance Theater To Open 2026 Season With Tony-Winning Musical ONCE (Jan 6, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13, 2025- Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD And More (Nov 13, 2025)
BEGIN AGAIN Musical Will Premiere in San Diego in 2026 Ahead of Broadway Run (Nov 12, 2025)
Chance Theater To Open 2026 Season With Tony-Winning Musical ONCE (Jan 6, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13, 2025- Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD And More (Nov 13, 2025)
BEGIN AGAIN Musical Will Premiere in San Diego in 2026 Ahead of Broadway Run (Nov 12, 2025)
BIO
John Carney is a Dublin-based writer director who came to the world’s attention following the box office hit and critically acclaimed musical feature film Once, which garnered multiple Independent Spirit, Sundance and Raindance awards. Previously, John was a bassist in the Irish rock band the Frames, where he met Glen Hansard. These musical roots continue to be evident in John’s work with his latest production, Can a Song Save Your Life?, heading into production in NYC in 2012. Other upcoming projects include Dogs of Babel for David Heyman and Nathan Kahane starring Steve Carell and a feature adaptation of M.R. James’s Casting the Runes for Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson.
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Video: Watch James Corden Play Musical Theater-Themed Game on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-28 10:37:01
Video: James Corden Talks Returning to Broadway in ART, Reflects on Hosting THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-10 14:49:22
Video: Adam Hunter Performs 'Outside' Ahead of SING STREET UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-24 06:10:13
Video: Watch Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the Trailer for New Movie Musical FLORA & SON From ONCE Creator John Carney
by Michael Major - 2023-08-23 11:13:48
VIDEO: SING STREET Releases Music Video for 'Riddle of the Model'; Announces New Release Date for Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-15 13:30:28
VIDEO: Watch the New Music Video for SING STREET's 'Drive It Like You Stole It'
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-03 11:25:52
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video for 'Up' from Broadway-Bound SING STREET
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-02-21 10:52:41
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video For 'Falling Slowly' From ONCE Ahead of the UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-11 06:48:37
VIDEO: Amazon Prime Releases Trailer for MODERN LOVE Starring Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, John Gallagher, Jr., Cristin Milioti, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-12 14:57:41
VIDEO: Watch the New Teaser Trailer For MODERN LOVE, Starring Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, John Gallagher, Jr., Brandon Victor Dixon, and more!
by Stephi Wild - 2019-07-28 17:29:11
News
Chance Theater To Open 2026 Season With Tony-Winning Musical ONCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theatre company, will open its 2026 season with Once, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The production features a book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theatre company, will open its 2026 season with Once, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The production features a book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
Video: Watch the Trailer For SING STREET in London
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025
Watch the trailer for Sing Street in London, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney. Check out the video preview of the UK premiere of the new musical!
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025
Watch the trailer for Sing Street in London, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney. Check out the video preview of the UK premiere of the new musical!
Review Roundup: SING STREET at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Sing Street at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre! Learn more about the show and read BroadwayWorld's review roundup here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025
See what the critics are saying about Sing Street at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre! Learn more about the show and read BroadwayWorld's review roundup here.
Review: SING STREET, Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 19, 2025
What did our critic think of SING STREET at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
by Cindy Marcolina - Jul 19, 2025
What did our critic think of SING STREET at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre?
Photos: SING STREET is Now Playing at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
All new photos have been released for the UK premiere of Sing Street, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
All new photos have been released for the UK premiere of Sing Street, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney. Check out the photos here!
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at New Canaan Town Players
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jun 15, 2025
Even if you saw the movie, don't miss this rarely performed play at The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park, New Canaan.
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jun 15, 2025
Even if you saw the movie, don't miss this rarely performed play at The Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny Park, New Canaan.
Bobby Cannavale, James Corden & Neil Patrick Harris Will Lead ART on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025
Bobby Cannavale, Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner James Corden and Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris will lead Yasmina Reza's ART on Broadway. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025
Bobby Cannavale, Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner James Corden and Tony Award winner and Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris will lead Yasmina Reza's ART on Broadway. We have all of the details here!
Cast Set For UK Premiere of SING STREET at The Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025
The UK premiere of Sing Street, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney will receive its UK premiere at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Producers have announced the cast.
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025
The UK premiere of Sing Street, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney will receive its UK premiere at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Producers have announced the cast.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS, ONCE, and More Set For NextStop Theatre 2025/26 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025
NextStop Theatre Company has announced its 2025/26 season—the first fully programmed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza, who joined the company in the fall of 2024.
Video: Adam Hunter Performs 'Outside' Ahead of SING STREET UK Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025
The UK premiere of Sing Street, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney, will receive its UK premiere at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Check out a video of an all new song here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025
The UK premiere of Sing Street, a new musical based on the 2016 movie of the same name by John Carney, will receive its UK premiere at Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. Check out a video of an all new song here!
Review: ONCE at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Mar 1, 2025
If you’re in the mood for a theatre piece full of atmosphere and passion, make sure you get to Roxy’s Downtown to see their production of Once. It’s heady, intense, and grabs you right in the heart, squeezes hard, and doesn’t let go. It’s quite the existential ride.
by Paula Makar - Mar 1, 2025
If you’re in the mood for a theatre piece full of atmosphere and passion, make sure you get to Roxy’s Downtown to see their production of Once. It’s heady, intense, and grabs you right in the heart, squeezes hard, and doesn’t let go. It’s quite the existential ride.
ONCE Comes to TheatreZone in Naples
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Naples’ TheatreZone will kick off its 20th season with its production of Once, the 2012 Tony Award-winning Best Musical. The musical is a romance set in Ireland with a multi-talented cast who are also the show’s on-stage orchestra.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Naples’ TheatreZone will kick off its 20th season with its production of Once, the 2012 Tony Award-winning Best Musical. The musical is a romance set in Ireland with a multi-talented cast who are also the show’s on-stage orchestra.
SING STREET and More Set For Lyric Hammersmith's 130th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024
2025 marks the 130th birthday of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and the theatre has announced its new season of work that showcases the bold, original storytelling that has kept this Frank Matcham auditorium at the heart of West London and UK theatre for over a century.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024
2025 marks the 130th birthday of the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre and the theatre has announced its new season of work that showcases the bold, original storytelling that has kept this Frank Matcham auditorium at the heart of West London and UK theatre for over a century.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Carney written?
John Carney has written 2 shows including Once (Source Material), Sing Street (Composer).
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