John Carney
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.
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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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Exclusive: First Look at Train's BEGIN AGAIN Musical at the Old Globe
by Michael Major - 2026-09-30 15:40:49
Video: BEGIN AGAIN Director Lorin Latarro Talks Musical at The Old Globe Seminar
by Rachel Stone - 2026-09-18 08:30:00
Video: Pat Monahan and More Talk BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run in San Diego
by Stephi Wild - 2026-09-17 10:08:27
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for BEGIN AGAIN Musical at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-09-01 16:47:35
Exclusive Video: Train's Pat Monahan Says BEGIN AGAIN is a 'Fresh Look at Musical Theatre'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-07-21 11:32:08
Video: Watch Sneak Peek of 'Song I Used to Know' From BEGIN AGAIN at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - 2026-07-14 09:49:41
Video: Nick Jonas Performs 'How to Write a Song' From POWER BALLAD
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-29 14:40:24
Video: Watch a New Trailer for POWER BALLAD with Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-23 10:31:30
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: 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
News
ONCE Set To Make Brisbane Debut in 2027
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), in association with Woodward Productions, has announced a new revival of the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, Once, will make its Brisbane debut in the Cremorne Theatre.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Oct 8, 2026
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), in association with Woodward Productions, has announced a new revival of the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical, Once, will make its Brisbane debut in the Cremorne Theatre.
Video: 'Fake Flowers' from BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026
The Old Globe shared a clip of the new song 'Fake Flowers' from Begin Again, the world premiere musical now playing on its Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in San Diego.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026
The Old Globe shared a clip of the new song 'Fake Flowers' from Begin Again, the world premiere musical now playing on its Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in San Diego.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2026- Matthew Morrison Returns to JUST IN TIME and More
by - Oct 1, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Oct 1, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Exclusive: First Look at Train's BEGIN AGAIN Musical at the Old Globe
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2026
Watch a first look video preview of the pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again, based on the film written and directed by John Carney, the new musical will feature music and lyrics by Pat Monahan and the band Train.
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2026
Watch a first look video preview of the pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again, based on the film written and directed by John Carney, the new musical will feature music and lyrics by Pat Monahan and the band Train.
Review: BEGIN AGAIN at the Old Globe Theatre
by Evan Henerson - Sep 25, 2026
Director Loren Latarro’s production is smooth and lovely, ablaze in song and possessed of some choice bites of visual dazzle that give the production its dreaminess.
by Evan Henerson - Sep 25, 2026
Director Loren Latarro’s production is smooth and lovely, ablaze in song and possessed of some choice bites of visual dazzle that give the production its dreaminess.
Review: BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 19, 2026
'Begin Again' at the new musical The Old Globe has plenty of heart, terrific performances, and a theatrical imagination that makes making music feel almost tangible.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 19, 2026
'Begin Again' at the new musical The Old Globe has plenty of heart, terrific performances, and a theatrical imagination that makes making music feel almost tangible.
Video: BEGIN AGAIN Director Lorin Latarro Talks Musical at The Old Globe Seminar
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026
The Old Globe shared footage of a Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar in which director Lorin Latarro discusses the world premiere musical Begin Again with artistic director Barry Edelstein.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026
The Old Globe shared footage of a Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar in which director Lorin Latarro discusses the world premiere musical Begin Again with artistic director Barry Edelstein.
Video: Pat Monahan and More Talk BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run in San Diego
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Begin Again composer Pat Monahan, director Lorin Latarro, and stars Emma Busse (Gretta) and Patrick Heusinger (Dan) have shared insight into the new musical's pre-Broadway engagement at The Old Globe in a new exclusive video.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Begin Again composer Pat Monahan, director Lorin Latarro, and stars Emma Busse (Gretta) and Patrick Heusinger (Dan) have shared insight into the new musical's pre-Broadway engagement at The Old Globe in a new exclusive video.
BEGIN AGAIN Extends for Additional Week at The Old Globe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for the pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere musical Begin Again. Emma Busse and Patrick Heusinger star in the Old Globe production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2026
The Old Globe will present a one-week extension for the pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere musical Begin Again. Emma Busse and Patrick Heusinger star in the Old Globe production.
Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, and More Will Lead SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Bess Wohl's play SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS will open at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starring Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, Sarah Paulson, Isaac Powell, Julia Roberts, and Paul Rudd.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026
Bess Wohl's play SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS will open at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, starring Martin Freeman, Greta Lee, Sarah Paulson, Isaac Powell, Julia Roberts, and Paul Rudd.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for BEGIN AGAIN Musical at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Go inside the rehearsal room for The Old Globe's world premiere of Begin Again, starring Emma Busse, Patrick Heusinger, Adrienne Walker, Nik Walker and more. Performances begin September 6 ahead of a September 17 opening. Watch the cast and creative team at work in the rehearsal room in new video!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
Go inside the rehearsal room for The Old Globe's world premiere of Begin Again, starring Emma Busse, Patrick Heusinger, Adrienne Walker, Nik Walker and more. Performances begin September 6 ahead of a September 17 opening. Watch the cast and creative team at work in the rehearsal room in new video!
Noah Jupe, Sadie Sink, Tom Fletcher and More Nominated for 2026 Stage Debut Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes are among nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026, with winners to be revealed at a London ceremony on September 27.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Sadie Sink, Noah Jupe, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes are among nominees for The Stage Debut Awards 2026, with winners to be revealed at a London ceremony on September 27.
Emma Busse, Patrick Heusinger, Charlotte MacLeod, and More Will Lead BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
The full cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2026
The full cast and creative team has been set for the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego. Learn more here.
Exclusive Video: Train's Pat Monahan Says BEGIN AGAIN is a 'Fresh Look at Musical Theatre'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
The new musical Begin Again is set to play The Old Globe. Ahead of the show's run, BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the behind the scenes process with Pat Monahan of Train, composer and lyricist of Begin Again.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026
The new musical Begin Again is set to play The Old Globe. Ahead of the show's run, BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the behind the scenes process with Pat Monahan of Train, composer and lyricist of Begin Again.
POWER BALLAD Movie Sets Physical Media Home Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical film starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd, will arrive on Blu-ray™ (+ DVD + Digital) August 25 from Lionsgate. Check out the special feature lineup now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 15, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical film starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd, will arrive on Blu-ray™ (+ DVD + Digital) August 25 from Lionsgate. Check out the special feature lineup now.
Video: Watch Sneak Peek of 'Song I Used to Know' From BEGIN AGAIN at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
The Old Globe has shared a preview of 'Song I Used to Know' from BEGIN AGAIN, a new musical heading to the Globe stage for a pre-Broadway engagement. Check out the video here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
The Old Globe has shared a preview of 'Song I Used to Know' from BEGIN AGAIN, a new musical heading to the Globe stage for a pre-Broadway engagement. Check out the video here!
POWER BALLAD Movie Sets Premium Home Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical comedy starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd, will arrive on Premium Digital and Premium Video on Demand beginning Tuesday, June 23, from Lionsgate.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 22, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical comedy starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd, will arrive on Premium Digital and Premium Video on Demand beginning Tuesday, June 23, from Lionsgate.
The Old Globe Launches Search for San Diego Musicians to Open BEGIN AGAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Old Globe is seeking San Diego singers and musicians to perform at Begin Again: San Diego Sessions, a free outdoor community music event tied to the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
The Old Globe is seeking San Diego singers and musicians to perform at Begin Again: San Diego Sessions, a free outdoor community music event tied to the world premiere pre-Broadway engagement of the new musical.
Video: Nick Jonas Performs 'How to Write a Song' From POWER BALLAD
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical comedy starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd is now playing in select theaters. Check out the offical lyric video for Jonas' version of “How to Write a Song Without You,' the song at the center of the film.
by Josh Sharpe - May 29, 2026
Power Ballad, the new musical comedy starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd is now playing in select theaters. Check out the offical lyric video for Jonas' version of “How to Write a Song Without You,' the song at the center of the film.
Broadway Watch Guide June 2026: HAMILTON Documentary, STOP! THAT! TRAIN! & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 1, 2026
This June, Broadway fans can beat the heat with a slew of new movies, shows, and music, including the movie musical Power Ballad, the disaster comedy Stop! That! Train!, and a new Hamilton documentary is coming to Disney+.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Carney written?
John Carney has written 2 shows including Once (Source Material), Sing Street (Composer).
