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Film: The Commitments, Once. Albums: Strict Joy, the soundtrack of Once (Academy Award®, Best Original Song, “Falling Slowly”), The Swell Season, The Cost, Burn the Maps, Set List: Live in Dublin, For the Birds, Dance the Devil, Fitzcarraldo, Another Love Song.

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[West End, 2013]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Music

Glen Hansard, Once


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Best Musical

Glen Hansard , Once

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Review: ONCE, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - May 28, 2026

Premiering in New York in 2012 and winning eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is now coming to Scotland for the very first time. The original creative team reunite to bring this modern classic to the stage, opening Alan Cumming’s inaugural season as Artistic Director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
ONCE Begins Performances at Le Petit Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026

Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans will stage ONCE with a cast of 14 actor-musicians performing live onstage, marking the first New Orleans-originated production of the Tony and Academy Award-winning musical.
AMÉLIE Toronto Premiere & ONCE Return Engagement Set for Shifting Ground Collective
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

Shifting Ground Collective announced its upcoming season, featuring the Toronto premiere of AMÉLIE and the return of ONCE to the city's musical theatre scene.
ONCE Will Come to Le Petit Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026

Le Petit Theatre will conclude its 2025-26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Once. Directed by Conner Wilson, the musical features a book by Enda Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Review: ONCE at Chance Theatre
by Amanda Callas - Feb 3, 2026

Once feels like a revelation, with all the delicate tenderness of a romantic ballad and the foot-stomping joy of a rustic Irish pub on music night.
Chance Theater To Open 2026 Season With Tony-Winning Musical ONCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 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.
ONCE Begins At Berkeley Playhouse This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025

Berkeley Playhouse will continue its 2025–26 season with ONCE, the Tony Award-winning musical by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
TEETH The Musical Will Make New Jersey Premiere in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2025

 Asbury Park Theater Company has announced their full lineup of 7 productions for the 2026 season. Under the Producing Artistic Direction of Anthony D’Amato, the company will present the New Jersey premiere of TEETH the musical.
Chance Theater Announces 2026 Season
by Gillian Blum - Oct 4, 2025

Anaheim, California's Chance Theater announces the productions for its 2026 season, including award-winning musicals, urgent new plays, and stories that resonate.
ONCE to be Presented At Burning Coal Theatre Company in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

Burning Coal Theatre Company will present ONCE, book by Enda Walsh, music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, directed by Nathalie Ray. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
SING STREET Musical Star Max Bartos Announces U.S. Tour With His Band 'Max Bartos & The Misfit Toys'
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2025

Max Bartos, known for originating the role of Darren in the hit musical Sing Street, is hitting the road this fall for a national tour with his band, The Misfit Toys. The tour, launching in support of his upcoming third folk album Waiting at the Crossroads, will bring his signature blend of raw storytelling and folk-rock energy to cities across the U.S.
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.
John Doyle Will Direct Broadway-Bound WAKING NED DEVINE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

A new musical based on the 1998 film, Waking Ned Devine, is Broadway-bound. The production will be directed by John Doyle, and written by David Hein with Markéta Irglová and Glen Hansard.
Irish Comedian Jarlath Regan is Coming to San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

Jarlath Regan is finally here in America with In Bits, a totally new barnstorming standup show like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Learn more about his upcoming performance at San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
Review: ONCE at Roxy's Downtown
by Paula Makar - Feb 28, 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Glen Hansard written?

Glen Hansard has written 1 shows including Once (Composer).

What awards has Glen Hansard been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Once and Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Once.

What awards has Glen Hansard won?

Glen Hansard won the Best Musical award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Once.

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