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Glorious and inspiring (Time Out New York), fun and heartfelt (The New Yorker), ONCE is the story of a guy who gave up on love and music, and the girl who inspired him to dream again. On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. From the very first note, ONCE draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award and a Tony Award.
Cast and Creative team for ONCE at California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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Don Barnhart
Resident Headliner
From headlining the top comedy clubs on the Las Vegas Strip and across the country to starring in his own nightly residency in Las Vegas, there is no slowing down for comedian Don Barnhart as he continues to set the watermark higher
Don Barnhart’s comedy goes from family friendly to no holds barred without missing a beat. His comedy has been labeled smart, witty, and intellectual to downright silly. Don is one of the most physical comics who doesn’t move around, and his facial expressions can tell you more than the words convey in any story. Don Barnhart has both a family friendly Dry Bar Comedy Special and an unapologetically funny Amazon Prime Special that doesn’t hold back.
The Las Vegas based comedian performs as the resident headliner at Delirious Comedy Club on Fremont Street which is the only full-time comedy club in Downtown Las Vegas. The shows stars Barnhart along with a rotating cast of special guests and the funniest local talent. Celebrities like comedy legend George Wallace have been known to drop in when in town and Delirious Comedy Club has produced special events with Pauly Shore, Jamie Kennedy and Kid from Kid ‘n Play.
Prior to his own residency, Don Barnhart was a Las Vegas regular performing at Brad Garret’s Comedy Club, The Laugh Factory, The Improv, Jokesters and more as well as headlining the club circuit and entertaining the troops around the world. Barnhart has written several books, produced, and directed TV and film projects and is an executive producer and appears in the new Matt Rife Film, “Don’t Suck”.
News About ONCE at California Center for the Arts, Escondido
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CCAE Theatricals Announces Cast For SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
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December 12, 2022The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
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December 05, 2022The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Photos: First Look At CCAE Theatrical's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
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Review: THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA at CCAE Theatricals 'is a gorgeous trip to 1950s Florence, Italy that should not be missed.'
June 19, 2022THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA by CCAE Theatricals is a gorgeous trip to 1950s Florence, Italy that should not be missed. Full of soaring vocals, beautiful costumes and sets, and absolutely lush orchestrations played by a live orchestra this is a show that is fantastic from start to finish. THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA through June 25 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido.
Photos: First Look The Light In The Piazza at the Center Theater
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CCAE Theatricals Announces Cast for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
May 04, 2022Young love and secrets, set against the backdrop of the enchanting city of Florence, Italy, takes center stage at California Center for the Arts, Escondido with the multi-award-winning musical The Light in the Piazza from June 17-25 in the Center Theater. Produced by CCAE Theatricals, with a book by Craig Lucas and music and lyrics by Adam Guettel. Kari Hayter will direct.
Photos: Photos: First Look At ONCE At CCAE Theatricals
April 23, 2022Get a first look at production photos for CCAE Theatrical's production of the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE! A testament to the transcendent power of love and music takes center stage at California Center for the Arts, Escondido with the multi-award-winning ONCE.
Photos: First Look at ONCE at CCAE Theatricals
April 14, 2022Get a first look at rehearsal photos for CCAE Theatrical's upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE! A testament to the transcendent power of love and music takes center stage at California Center for the Arts, Escondido with the multi-award-winning ONCE.
ONCE to be Presented at California Center For The Arts, Escondido
February 23, 2022A testament to the transcendent power of love and music takes center stage at California Center for the Arts, Escondido with the multi-award-winning ONCE. The musical-book by Enda Walsh; music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová-is based on John Carney's Academy Award-winning indie film of the same name.
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