Once 2013

Opened: April 9, 2013
Closing: November 30, 2013

Once - 2013 - West End History , Info & More

Phoenix Theatre
(Tottenham Court Road) Charing Cross Road London

ONCE is the celebrated new musical based on the Academy Award-winning film. It tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, their unexpected friendship and collaboration evolves into a powerful but complicated romance, heightened by the raw emotion of the songs they create together. Brought to the stage by an award-winning team of visionary artists and featuring an ensemble cast of gifted actor/musicians, ONCE is a musical celebration of life and love: thrilling in its originality, daring in its honesty... and unforgettable in every way.

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Photo Flash: First Look at Declan Bennett, Zrinka Cvitesic and More in West End's ONCE
by Christina Mancuso - October 22, 2013

The eight time Tony award-winning musical Once is currently booking at the Phoenix Theatre to 31 May 2014. With a cast led by Declan Bennett and Zrinka Cviteši? as Guy and Girl respectively, John Tiffany's West End production of the hit musical opened at the Phoenix Theatre in April this year where it has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. At each performance, live on stage, the Company play 10 CF Martin guitars, 2 violins, 1 melodica, 1 cello, 2 mandolins, 1 ukelele, 1 bass guitar, 1 banjo, 2 cajon's, 1 drum kit, 1 piano, 1 harmonica and 1 concertina and on the West End's only on stage bar, audience members can join the cast for the start of the show and at the interval. Check out a first look below!

ONCE Launches #ONCEtober Ticket Giveaway!
by Carrie Dunn - October 1, 2013

The London production of ONCE is giving fans the chance to WIN a pair of tickets to the show every day in October.

ONCE Cast Joins KIDS WEEK Festivities Today
by BWW News Desk - August 6, 2013

Tony and Grammy Award-winning, smash hit musical Once joins more than 30 shows offering Kids Week tickets and activities announced atwww.kidsweek.co.uk (one child goes free with each paying adult, and up to two more go half-price)

STAGE TUBE: ONCE Release Brand-New Trailer!
by Carrie Dunn - July 29, 2013

The smash-hit, multi award winning musical Once have released a brand new trailer, featuring never before seen footage of the show, and interviews with the cast and creative team.

ONCE Cast Joins KIDS WEEK Festivities on August 6
by Nicole Rosky - July 24, 2013

Tony and Grammy Award-winning, smash hit musical Once joins more than 30 shows offering Kids Week tickets and activities announced atwww.kidsweek.co.uk (one child goes free with each paying adult, and up to two more go half-price)

STAGE TUBE: ONCE's Declan Bennett Performs 'Say It To Me Now' at WEST END LIVE 2013!
by Stage Tube - June 23, 2013

The annual festival West End LIVE - organised by Westminster City Council and the Society of London Theatre, in association with MasterCard - returned to Trafalgar Square yesterday, 22nd June and continues today, 23rd June 2013, for a weekend of free entertainment from some of London's top theatre productions and performers. Watch ONCE's Declan Bennett perform 'Say It To Me Now' below!

Stage Tube: Sneak Peek of ONCE at the Phoenix Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - June 21, 2013

With a cast led by Declan Bennett and Zrinka Cviteši as Guy and Girl respectively, John Tiffany's West End production of the hit musical opened at The Phoenix Theatre in April this year where it has been acclaimed by audiences and critics alike. At each performance, live on stage, the Company play 10 CF Martin guitars, 2 violins, 1 melodica, 1 cello, 2 mandolins, 1 ukelele, 1 bass guitar, 1 banjo, 2 cajon's, 1 drum kit, 1 piano, 1 harmonica and 1 concertina and on the West End's only on stage bar, audience members can join the cast for the start of the show and at the interval.

ONCE Extends Booking To May 2014!
by Carrie Dunn - June 3, 2013

The Producers of the eight-time Tony award-winning musical Once today announce that booking for the West End production extends to 31 May 2014, releasing over 200,000 new tickets for sale at the Phoenix Theatre.

Photo Coverage: Glen Hansard Visits West End ONCE
by Carrie Dunn - May 13, 2013

Glen Hansard, Academy Award winner and co-writer of the music and lyrics for Once, visited the Phoenix Theatre to meet with Declan Bennett and Zrinka Cvitesic, the leading actors in the critically acclaimed West End production.

STAGE TUBE: Watch West End's ONCE Cast in Action!
by Nicole Rosky - May 3, 2013

The London production of Once, which is playing at The Phoenix Theatre, is currently booking to 30 November 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you a just-released promo for the West End production below!

BWW Reviews: ONCE, Phoenix Theatre, April 10 2013
by Kevin Sherwin - April 11, 2013

From the Guy's opening number, the plaintive 'Leave', it's not difficult to see why the Girl silently falls for him, thus setting up the framework of what is a slight but affecting and tender love story.

Review Roundup: ONCE Opens in West End!
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2013

Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: Inside ONCE's West End Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - April 10, 2013

The London production of Once opened last night, April 9 at The Phoenix Theatre and is currently booking to 30 November 2013. Check out photos from the opening night curtain call and after party below!

Photo Coverage: ONCE Hits The West End!
by Carrie Dunn - April 10, 2013

ONCE had its press night at the Phoenix Theatre last night - and here are some shots from the curtain call and the red carpet!

Photo Flash: More Production Shots from West End's ONCE!
by Nicole Rosky - March 22, 2013

The London production of Once, which is in previews at the Phoenix Theatre opens on 9 April and is currently booking to 30 November 2013. Check out new production shots from the show below!

Cast Of ONCE Celebrate St Patrick's Day!
by Carrie Dunn - March 18, 2013

This past weekend the cast of the Grammy award and eight time Tony award-winning Dublin based musical Once joined together to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. On stage in the show's fully functioning bar at the Phoenix Theatre in the West End proved to be the ideal setting for their celebrations.

ONCE Streams Entire Cast Recording To Celebrate West End Opening!
by Carrie Dunn - March 6, 2013

To celebrate Once The Musical opening in London's West End, the producers of the show are treating fans to a FREE stream of the full Grammy and Tony Award Winning Broadway Cast Album.

Photo Flash: First Look at ONCE in London!
by Kelsey Denette - February 28, 2013

The London production of Once will open at the Phoenix Theatre on 9 April, with previews from 16 March 2013 and is currently booking to 30 November 2013.

Photo Flash: First Look at Declan Bennett and Zrinka Cvitesic in West End's ONCE!
by Nicole Rosky - February 28, 2013

The London production of Once will open at the Phoenix Theatre on 9 April, with previews from 16 March 2013 and is currently booking to 30 November 2013. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look of the West End cast in action below!

Once FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Once and what's the order?
The North Strand
Leave
Falling Slowly
The Moon
Ej Padá Padá Rosička
If You Want Me
Broken-Hearted Hoover Fixer Sucker Guy
Say It To Me Now
Abandoned in Bandon
Gold
Sleeping
When Your Mind's Made Up
The Hill
It Cannot Be About That
Gold (A Cappella)
Falling Slowly (Reprise)
What productions of Once have there been?
Once has had 6 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2011, Broadway which opened in 2012, West End which opened in 2013, West End which opened in 2013, US Tour which opened in 2013 and US Tour which opened in 2016.

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