John Carney
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 24, 2026- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens and More (Apr 24, 2026)
Video: Watch a New Trailer for POWER BALLAD with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas (Apr 23, 2026)
Full Cast Set for ONCE at Pitlochry Festival Theatre (Apr 9, 2026)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 24, 2026- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens and More (Apr 24, 2026)
Video: Watch a New Trailer for POWER BALLAD with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas (Apr 23, 2026)
Full Cast Set for ONCE at Pitlochry Festival Theatre (Apr 9, 2026)
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: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Sing in First Trailer for POWER BALLAD
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-11 11:20:37
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
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 24, 2026- THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Opens and More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 24, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch a New Trailer for POWER BALLAD with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2026
Watch a new trailer for Power Ballad, the movie musical featuring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas as two feuding musicians. The movie is helmed by Once director John Carney.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 23, 2026
Watch a new trailer for Power Ballad, the movie musical featuring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas as two feuding musicians. The movie is helmed by Once director John Carney.
Full Cast Set for ONCE at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced the full cast for ONCE, directed by John Tiffany, starring Dylan Wood and Lydia White alongside nine additional cast members.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced the full cast for ONCE, directed by John Tiffany, starring Dylan Wood and Lydia White alongside nine additional cast members.
Olivia Wilde’s THE INVITE, POWER BALLAD, Among Lineup for 2026 San Francisco International Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026
SFFILM has unveiled the program for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival, featuring Olivia Wilde's The Invite, Kent Jones' Late Fame, Power Ballad, and more. Take a look at highlights from the lineup here.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026
SFFILM has unveiled the program for the 69th San Francisco International Film Festival, featuring Olivia Wilde's The Invite, Kent Jones' Late Fame, Power Ballad, and more. Take a look at highlights from the lineup here.
Photos: POWER BALLAD Premieres at SXSW with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026
On March 15, Power Ballad, the new movie musical featuring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, made its U.S. premiere in Austin, Texas, at SXSW at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Check out photos from the event here.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 16, 2026
On March 15, Power Ballad, the new movie musical featuring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, made its U.S. premiere in Austin, Texas, at SXSW at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas. Check out photos from the event here.
Lead Cast Announced For ONCE At Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 12, 2026
Directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch and Wild Rose), the uplifting and moving new production will run at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 23 May- 27 June.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 12, 2026
Directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch and Wild Rose), the uplifting and moving new production will run at Pitlochry Festival Theatre from 23 May- 27 June.
Cast Set for John Tiffany's ONCE at Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to launch its 75th anniversary season and Alan Cumming's first as Artistic Director, with the Scottish première of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Once.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026
Pitlochry Festival Theatre is set to launch its 75th anniversary season and Alan Cumming's first as Artistic Director, with the Scottish première of the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Once.
Video: Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Sing in First Trailer for POWER BALLAD
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2026
The official trailer has been released for Power Ballad, the new musical comedy film starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, opening nationwide in theaters on June 5 from Lionsgate. Watch the trailer now.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2026
The official trailer has been released for Power Ballad, the new musical comedy film starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, opening nationwide in theaters on June 5 from Lionsgate. Watch the trailer now.
Photos: Inside the World Premiere of POWER BALLAD with Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026
The new musical comedy film Power Ballad held its world premiere on March 1 at the 2026 Dublin International Film Festival with stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in attendance. Check out photos from the event here.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2026
The new musical comedy film Power Ballad held its world premiere on March 1 at the 2026 Dublin International Film Festival with stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in attendance. Check out photos from the event here.
Photos: Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd in New POWER BALLAD Character Posters
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical comedy film, has released character posters featuring lead stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. The movie will hold its world premiere this weekend at the Dublin International Film Festival, ahead of its forthcoming theatrical release.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical comedy film, has released character posters featuring lead stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. The movie will hold its world premiere this weekend at the Dublin International Film Festival, ahead of its forthcoming theatrical release.
Chance Theater Extends Run of ONCE Until March 2026
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced the first show of Chance's 2026 Season, Once, has been extended through March 2, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2026
Chance Theater, Anaheim's official resident theater company, has announced the first show of Chance's 2026 Season, Once, has been extended through March 2, 2026.
Photos: ONCE at the Chance Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Alll new production photos have been released for Once at the Chance Theater. Performances run through March 1. Check out the photos and learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2026
Alll new production photos have been released for Once at the Chance Theater. Performances run through March 1. Check out the photos and learn more here!
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas Musical Comedy POWER BALLAD to Premiere at Dublin Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical comedy starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, will hold its world premiere this spring at the Dublin International Film Festival, ahead of its forthcoming theatrical release.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 21, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical comedy starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas, will hold its world premiere this spring at the Dublin International Film Festival, ahead of its forthcoming theatrical release.
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.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13, 2025- Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD And More
by - Nov 13, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Nov 13, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
BEGIN AGAIN Musical Will Premiere in San Diego in 2026 Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025
The new musical Begin Again, inspired by the Academy Award nominated film written and directed by John Carney, will have its pre-Broadway engagement next year.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2025
The new musical Begin Again, inspired by the Academy Award nominated film written and directed by John Carney, will have its pre-Broadway engagement next year.
Video: Watch James Corden Play Musical Theater-Themed Game on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025
On The Tonight Show, guest James Corden and host Jimmy Fallon played a game where they were tasked with singing a song from a randomly selected musical. See how each did and who got the most answers right.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025
On The Tonight Show, guest James Corden and host Jimmy Fallon played a game where they were tasked with singing a song from a randomly selected musical. See how each did and who got the most answers right.
Video: James Corden Talks Returning to Broadway in ART
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
Earlier this week, Tony Award winner James Corden visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his experience in Yasmina Reza’s acclaimed play Art and look back on his prior work on Broadway and as host of The Late Late Show. Watch the interview now.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025
Earlier this week, Tony Award winner James Corden visited Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss his experience in Yasmina Reza’s acclaimed play Art and look back on his prior work on Broadway and as host of The Late Late Show. Watch the interview now.
James Corden to Visit LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025
Next week, Tony Award winner James Corden is set to visit Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new revival of the award-winning play ART, Corden's first Broadway run since One Man, Two Guvnors in 2012.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 5, 2025
Next week, Tony Award winner James Corden is set to visit Late Night with Seth Meyers to discuss the new revival of the award-winning play ART, Corden's first Broadway run since One Man, Two Guvnors in 2012.
Meet the Cast of ART, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, is now in previews. Meet the cast of ART here and learn more about the show's stars!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The first-ever Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning ART by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, is now in previews. Meet the cast of ART here and learn more about the show's stars!
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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