Based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film
Music & Lyrics by Academy Award Winners
GLEN HANSARD & MARKÉTA IRGLOVÁ
Book by ENDA WALSH
Direction by JOHN TIFFANY
Movement by STEVEN HOGGETT
Music Supervision and Orchestrations by MARTIN LOWE
Scenic and Costume Design by BOB CROWLEY
Lighting by NATASHA KATZ
PERFORMANCES AT THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE JANUARY 7-19, 2014
Tickets go on sale this Sunday, September 22 at 10:00am!
BOSTON, MA- ONCE, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and the recipient of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, comes to the Boston Opera House for a limited engagement January 7 – 19, 2014. ONCE is part of the Lexus 2013-2014 Broadway In Boston Season.
Tickets for ONCE go on sale to the public this Sunday, September 22, at 10:00am through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, and by visiting www.BroadwayInBoston.com. Tickets will also be sold directly at the Boston Opera House Box Office, 539 Washington Street, Boston, MA during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm) beginning Monday, September 23. Season Series patrons interested in tickets should call Broadway In Boston directly at 1-866-523-7469 and for Member tickets please call 1-866-551-7469. For groups of 10+ please call Broadway In Boston Group Sales directly at 617-482-8616 or email Groups@broadwayinboston.com.
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.
The ONCE tour cast will feature Stuart Ward* (Guy), Dani De Waal (Girl), Ray Bokhour (Da), Matt Deangelis (Švec), John Gardner (Eamon), Donna Garner (Baruška), Evan Harrington (Billy), Ryan Link (Emcee), Benjamin Magnuson (Bank Manager), Alex Nee (Andrej), Erica Swindell (Ex-Girlfriend), Kolette Tetlow (Ivanka), Claire Wellin (Réza), Estelle Bajou, Stephen McIntyre, Zander Meisner, Tina Stafford, Tiffany Topol and Matt Wolpe.
*Stuart Ward is appearing with the support of Actors’ Equity Association. The producers gratefully acknowledge Actors’ Equity Association for its assistance of this production.
ONCE features the Academy Award-winning music and lyrics of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, a book by award-winning Irish playwright & screenwriter, Enda Walsh (Penelope, Hunger, The New Electric Ballroom), direction by the acclaimed Scottish director of Black Watch, John Tiffany, movement by Steven Hoggett (Black Watch, American Idiot) and music supervision and orchestrations by Martin Lowe (Mamma Mia!). The set and costume design are by five time Tony Award winner Bob Crowley (The Coast of Utopia, Mary Poppins), lighting design is by Tony winner Natasha Katz (Aida, The Coast of Utopia), and sound design is by Clive Goodwin.
The 2007 Academy Award-winning film, “ONCE,” had a production budget of $150,000, was shot in 17 days, and went on to gross $20 million worldwide becoming a critically acclaimed international smash. This Oscar winning independent film was written and directed by John Carney, and starred Glen Hansard, from the popular Irish Rock band The Frames, and Markéta Irglová. Original music and lyrics by Mr. Hansard and Ms. Irglová who went on to win the 2007 Academy Award for Best Original song for “Falling Slowly,” the Los Angeles Film Critics Award for Best Music and the soundtrack was nominated for two Grammy Awards.
ONCE, which was also named Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Lucille Lortel Awards, is currently running on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre where it started performances on February 28, 2012 and opened March 18, 2012.
ONCE was originally developed at the American Repertory Theater (Cambridge, Massachusetts) in April 2011; Diane Paulus, Artistic Director; Diane Borger, Producer.
A developmental run of ONCE at New York Theatre Workshop (James C. Nicola and William Russo) began performances on November 15, 2011 and opened December 6. The production broke box office records and concluded a sold out engagement including a two week extension through January 15, 2012.
ONCE is produced by Barbara Broccoli, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Frederick Zollo, Brian Carmody, Michael G. Wilson, Orin Wolf and Executive Producer Robert Cole, in association with New York Theatre Workshop.
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PERFORMANCES ARE: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays at 7:30pm
(Please note: Wednesday Jan. 8 at 7:00pm)
Fridays at 8:00pm
Saturdays at 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Sundays at 1:00pm & 6:30pm
TICKET PRICES: Starting at $33
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets for ONCE go on sale to the public this Sunday, September 22, at 10:00am through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, and by visiting www.BroadwayInBoston.com. Tickets will also be sold directly at the Boston Opera House Box Office, 539 Washington Street, Boston, MA during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm) beginning Monday, September 23. Season Series patrons interested in tickets should call Broadway In Boston directly at 1-866-523-7469 and for Member tickets please call 1-866-551-7469. For groups of 10+ please call Broadway In Boston Group Sales directly at 617-482-8616 or email Groups@broadwayinboston.com.
CAST BIOGRAPHIES:
STUART WARD (Guy). West End: Once; The Recruiting Officer (Donmar); Dreamboats and Petticoats. NYC: The Hired Man. UK Theater: The Go-Between; The Mayor of Zalamea. Television: “Downton Abbey”; “Holby City” and “Anthem for Doomed Youth” (BBC). Film: Our Girl (BBC Drama). Stuart is a British actor who trained at Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts in England. He is a keen singer-songwriter and is also the rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist for Sir Cliff Richard. More info at www.stuartward.net.
DANI de WAAL (Girl). Broadway: Picnic. West End: Mamma Mia! (Sophie Sheridan). Edinburgh Fringe: Just So.Workshops: The Last Ship, LIFT, Defect. Film: Non-Stop. Dani trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. Thank you Stone Manners Salners. Love to the Support System, near and far.
RAYMOND BOKHOUR (Da). Broadway: Chicago (Helen Hayes Best Actor nomination). Film: Man on the Moon, Changing Lanes. TV: “30 Rock,” “Flight of the Conchords,” “Third Watch,” “L&O.” Also a composer recorded by London Symphony, Warsaw Philharmonic, Moravian Philharmonic. Co-authored The Suicide: A Musical Comedy directed in concert by John Rando. For you, Dad.
MATT DeANGELIS (Švec). Broadway, West End, and 1st Nat’l Tour of Hair (Woof) and the 1st Nat’l Tour of Green Day’s American Idiot. He’s humbled to be performing with this clan of wonderful people and musicians. He believes in Optimism, Kindness, Marriage Equality, Actors’ Equity Association and the Boston Red Sox! Twitter: Mattdeangelis22.
JOHN STEVEN GARDNER (Eamon). NYC: Under the Greenwood Tree (Flea Theater). Regional: Shakespeare Theatre of NJ, Hope Summer Repertory Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Scotland). Thank you Jim Carnahan and Stephen Kopel, creative team, cast and crew! Love to Mom and Dad. B.F.A.: Ithaca College.
DONNA GARNER (Baruška). Selected theater: Thea in Two Pianos, Four Hands (Canadian tour, Portsmouth, NH Opera House), Vi Petty in Buddy Holly (Theatre Aquarius, Charlottetown Festival, StageWest Calgary), Fräulein Schneider in Cabaret, Vicki in Full Monty (Rose Theatre), Fairy Godmother (Disney). To my love: “I carry your heart.”
EVAN HARRINGTON (Billy) is immensely grateful to be a part of this show! Broadway: Peter and the Starcatcher (Alf), Avenue Q (Brian), The Phantom of the Opera (Piangi). Regional: Assassins (John Hinckley, Jr.), Sweeney Todd (Beadle/Pirelli), Into the Woods (Baker), The Full Monty (Dave). TV: “30 Rock.” www.evanharrington.com.
RYAN LINK (Emcee, u/s Guy). Broadway: Wonderland (Knight/Rabbit u/s), Hair (Berger/Woof u/s), Rent (Roger). Tours: Hair (Woof), Aida (Radames s/b). Hometown: Seattle. Actors’ Equity since 2002. Proudly “going through it” since 2007, and now teaching, at Matthew Corozine Studio (NYC). For Granny & Grandpa, who knew the joys of music. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu… www.ryanlink.com.
BENJAMIN MAGNUSON (Bank Manager). Broadway/tour: Sweeney Todd (2005 revival and tour), Guys and Dolls (2009 revival), Les Misérables (25th anniversary). Regional: American Conservatory Theater, La Jolla Playhouse, Long Wharf Theatre, Paper Mill Playhouse, Human Race Theater, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Drury Lane. Film/television: The Other Guys, “30 Rock.” Training: CCM. For Em. www.benjaminmagnuson.com.
ALEX NEE (Andrej, u/s Guy). Credits include international tour of American Idiot (Johnny), Rent (Roger), Spring Awakening (Melchior), and The Who’s Tommy (Hawker). Proud Northwestern alum. He can’t believe that he gets to chill in a pub and jam with such beautiful people. “Thank you for everything, I have no complaints whatsoever.” @alexnee42
ERICA SWINDELL (Ex-Girlfriend, u/s Girl, Réza). Broadway: Once (Girl u/s, Réza u/s, Ex-Girlfriend u/s). Off-Broadway: Mary Broome (Mint Theater Company). NYC theater: Romeo and Juliet (American Globe Theatre); The Lady Drug Dealer (Fringe NYC). Regional: Much Ado About Nothing (Penn Shakes). Love to family and Jon. For Gdawg. www.ericaswindell.com.
KOLETTE TETLOW (Ivanka). Age 8, national tour debut! Credits include commercials/print ads. Thank you David Doan, Rochelle Shulman of RKS, Erin Kesser and Bob Marks for your guidance. Love to my Pittsburgh family and friends. Thank you mom and dad for everything! Thrilled to be a part of Once! www.kolettetetlow.com.
CLAIREWELLIN (Réza). Broadway: Once. Regional: Eastland (Lookingglass Theatre), To Kill A Mockingbird and Man In Love (Steppenwolf Theatre), A Christmas Carol (The Goodman Theatre), and Killer Joe (Profiles Theatre). Claire leads the gypsy folk band Youth in a Roman Field and contributes to the Chicago based Glad Fanny. B.F.A., Minnesota State University Mankato. www.clairewellin.com.
ESTELLE BAJOU (u/s Réza, Ex-Girlfriend) is wonderstruck to join this remarkable troupe. Theater: PS122, LaMaMa, Rattlestick, HERE, Lark PDC, 59E59,Abingdon. Tour: The Diary of Anne Frank (Anne). TV: “Boardwalk Empire.” Film: Chaplin of the Mountains. Pour toi, maman. www.estellebajou.com.
STEPHEN McINTYRE (u/s Da, Bank Manager, Billy). Shenandoah 1989 Broadway debut. Sweeney Todd 2006 Broadway and national tour (Jonas Fogg and Upright Bass/Cello). Broadway pit orchestras with tuba: Chicago, Chitty… Thank you Janet for 25 years of love and encouragement.
ZANDER MEISNER (u/s Andrej, Švec, Eamon, Emcee) is elated to be a part of Once. National tours: Annie (Rooster), Cats (Rum Tum Tugger). NYC/regional: FringeNYC, Drilling Company, Northlight among many more. Graduate: IU Music. Thanks to Stephen Kopel, Jim Carnahan, SpotCo and all who led him to this.
TINA STAFFORD (u/s Baruška). NewYork: Ionescopade (York Theatre), I Married Wyatt Earp (59 E. 59), Illyria (Prospect Theatre Co). Regional: Westport Country Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, Denver Center, Arena Stage, Paper Mill, Goodspeed Musicals, Shakespeare Theatres of New Jersey, Maine, Utah and Texas. Equity!
TIFFANY TOPOL (u/s Girl). Credits include Xanadu (1st National Tour), Writers’ Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre, Marriott Theatre, Milwaukee Rep. Tiffany collaborates with cast mate Claire Wellin in her band, Glad Fanny, while also contributing to Claire’s project, Youth in a Roman Field.
MATT WOLPE (u/s Andrej, Švec, Eamon, Emcee, Billy). Regional: Ensemble Theatre, Kirk Douglas, Pasadena Playhouse, Sacramento Music Circus, La Mirada. Matt attended The Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. He’s also an accomplished songwriter. Love and thanks to Mom, Pops, Saunders/Wolpe crew and Gage. Info and music: MattWolpe.com.