Award-Winning Emotionally Captivating Musical

ONCE

May 1 - 19, 2024

The exuberant spirit of a lively pub session (what the Irish call craic) meets an out-of-the-ordinary love story in this irresistible musical based on the beloved indie film. Guy has been busking on Dublin’s Grafton St. for too long. He’s ready to chuck his music and forget the girlfriend who relocated to New York. Girl is an émigré from the Czech Republic with a tangled personal life, a passion for music and a belief in Guy and his songs. It’s a complicated business this love. It doesn’t always turn out as expected. Sometimes, that’s ok. Nominated for 11 Tony Awards and winner of eight, including Best Musical, “Once” is a warmly affecting show that understands the power of music to move the human heart.

“Hearts soar and music shimmers in this deeply-felt, generous musical.”
– The Guardian

PROGRAM

Syracuse (On)Stage Podcast: “Once”

For this episode, director Melissa Crespo sits down with Once cast members Ana Marcu (Girl) and Pearl Rhein (Emcee). Marcu is a Syracuse University Department Drama alum (class of 2016), and Rhein also serves as the production’s music director.

WCNY Community FM · Syracuse On Stage, Episode 18 - "Once"

CONTENT ADVISORY

Once contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for all ages.

Once contains depictions of alcohol consumption on stage along with discussions of race, gender, and religion.
Recommended for ages 16 and up.
BEFORE YOU SEE THE SHOW: There are moments in this production that might be intense for some audience members. Below is a list so you can be ready for when they happen. The numbers refer to the approximate times each moment occurs during the production. Please note, the show is a musical with a live band on stage.
Trigger Warnings

SPECIAL EVENT SERIES

PROLOGUE

Free for ticket holders, an hour before curtain. Join cast members, and guest speakers to learn more about the show you’re about to see.
May 5, @ 1:00 PM
May 11, @ 1:00 PM
May 16, @ 6:30 PM
WEDNESDAY @1 LECTURE

An insightful pre-show lecture series free for ticket holders.
May 8, @ 1:00 PM
Joe Davoli is the 2017 New York State inductee into the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame. He’s a graduate of DePaul University and attended the Berklee School of Music. He is a consummate performer of several styles of music including Celtic, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and classical. He has won two SAMMY’s.
TALK BACK

After seeing the show, bring your questions to a post show discussion led by a member of Stage’s artistic staff with the show’s creative team. Talk backs are included with the purchase of the evening’s performance. (free for ticket holders)
May 5, following the 7:30 PM performance
POETRY + PLAY

Poetry + Play is a pre-show reading series that connects the literary arts to the work on our stage, featuring local writers sharing original poetry and prose related to the themes, ideas and images in selected season offerings.
May 19 @ 12:30 PM
PAY-WHAT-YOU-WILL

Syracuse Stage sets aside a limited number of tickets (76 total) for the M&T Bank Pay-What-You-Will Program.
Tickets are available for performances
May 1 - 5 while supplies last.
Pay-What-You-Will tickets must be claimed in person at the Box Office or by phone on the day of the desired performance, subject to availability.
Box Office hours:
Wed – Fri, 10 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat - Sun, 12 – 7:30 PM

CALL 315-443-3275
SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

May 14 @ 7:30 PM
Sensory Friendly performances provide a welcoming environment that lets all patrons express themselves freely without judgement or inhibition. These live theatre experiences invite autistic individuals as well as those living with ADHD, dementia, and other sensory sensitivities to enjoy the performance in a “shush-free” zone.

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