Once

The two comprise the musical folk-rock duo The Swell Season, which is currently touring the United States. He also co-wrote the film Hunger, which won the Camera d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival.Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová are the stars and songwriters of the 2006 film Once, for which they won an Academy Award for Best Song. "A jewel box of a musical: small, delicate, brimming with emotion and charm."—Vogue"It may sound like heresy to fans of the 2006 film, but this bewitching stage adaptation arguably improves on the movie, expanding its emotional breadth and elevating it stylistically while remaining true to the original's raw fragility."?Hollywood ReporterRetaining the film's popular music and lyrics, acclaimed Irish playwright Enda Walsh adapts this charming tale of a complicated romance between an Irish street

?It may sound like heresy to fans of the 2007 film, but this bewitching stage adaption arguably improves on the movie, expanding its emotional breadth and elevating it stylistically while remaining true to the original?s raw fragility.? ? Hollywood Reporter (2013-01-17)?A jewel box of a musical: small, delicate, brimming with emotion and charm.? ? Vogue (2013-01-17)

I wish I could review with a 6 star rating rathwulf Because I would certainly would. Once, started as a movie a heart wrenching gorgeous movie about how people can bond through music. Its a universal theme as people form affections through bond and love of something mutual. But this work of art took it to another level.Now the book is pretty much the movie but with certain plot details added, a joke or two to make it smoother but the beauty, the core, the heart and the ultimate expressions of love are there.Indeed the book and the movie complement each other, and music changes sligthly in the musical so you dont feel it like a movi. Justgreat. flapjackjoe I'm NOT a reader. So for me to actually read this took a lot of internal motivation. I will admit, the book sucks. I mean, me reading the book to myself sucks. But the story is just incredible, and the show is even better. If you've not seen ONCE, you need to see it at least TWICE. It's one of the most intimate theatrical experiences you'll ever have. If a group of actors showed up to my house on any night to read this to me, and I'd be OK with that.. Best. Show. Ever. Camille Chartier If I could give "Once" a million stars, I would. This is the best piece of theatre that I've ever experienced. Owning the script to such a beautiful masterpiece is so exciting. If you ever get the chance to see "Once" live, take it. It's the most beautiful and magical experience you'll ever have