Once (Broadway)
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Once (Broadway)
89

Once (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

89%
(824 Ratings)
Positive
94%
Mixed
5%
Negative
1%
Members say
Romantic, Absorbing, Great singing, Entertaining, Enchanting

About the Show

Based on the 2007 film of the same name, this play premiered at the New York Theatre Workshop before transferring to Broadway.

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153 Reviews | 44 Followers
95
Absorbing, Enchanting, Funny, Intelligent, Must see

See it if You want to see a musical that is based in reality and will tug at your heart strings.

Don't see it if You have no soul.

111 Reviews | 208 Followers
95
Original, Refreshing, Great music, Unusual, Intimate

See it if you were a fan of the eponymous movie.You want to be drawn into characters and songs. It's touching and understated. Go see it, it's great.

Don't see it if you want a traditional musical. You want a happy ending wrapped in a bow. You don't want to be emotionally involved in a show.

166 Reviews | 9 Followers
94
Great singing, Great staging, Dated, Quirky, Enchanting

See it if you love indie/folk films/music, live musicians, strong cast, great performances, unique yet infectious style and music, slower paced, solid

Don't see it if you struggle with accents, care about costume design, you want a glitzy shiny glamorous show with visual changes, you hate Irish music

51 Reviews | 12 Followers
94
Enchanting, Great staging, Quirky, Subtle

See it if you want some pure theatrical storytelling with some beautiful, Irish-infused folk music.

Don't see it if you need your romances to follow a clean story.

56 Reviews | 28 Followers
93
Clever, Enchanting, Absorbing, Great staging, Original

See it if You want an indie feeling intimate musical with exceptional music

Don't see it if The idea of no large scene changes or semblance of traditional story telling turns you off.

70 Reviews | 27 Followers
93
Absorbing, Original, Slow, Exquisite, Enchanting

See it if You want a beautiful story, told more by emotions. You love the emotions and life music brings. Enjoy folk music. Enjoy minimalistic staging

Don't see it if It is a little slow, so if you are not a huge theatre fan maybe skip it. Accents can be hard to follow. Need a clear cut (or happy) ending

66 Reviews | 47 Followers
93
Absorbing, Intelligent, Romantic, Great staging, Enchanting

See it if you're interested in seeing a realistic love story told in a refreshing and engaging way.

Don't see it if you enjoy loud, bombastic musicals. This show is very gentle and quiet.

53 Reviews | 15 Followers
92
Great singing, Romantic, Ambitious, Entertaining, Refreshing

See it if You love seeing musicians on stage, enjoy folk music, you do not like flashy musicals.

Don't see it if You enjoy large flashy showtunes or lots of dancing.

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