Once (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

See it if you want to see a beautifully simple and tragic love story set to some amazing songs.

Don't see it if you are expecting a big, bold musical or looking for something fun that is tied up with a nice happy ending. This is more real.

See it if you like indie vibes, simple stories told with raw emotional music. Actor/musicians tell a story in original and profound ways.

Don't see it if you don't like folk/indie kind of music or are expecting a diverse/POC heavy show.

See it if You want a pleasant evening at musical theater. You like Irish music.

Don't see it if You like fancy costumes and scenery, want more rock n roll, and flash.

See it if The actors had incredible singing voices and their acting was superb.

Don't see it if Simple set with little dialogue. A lot of Irish music.

See it if You want an enjoyable day at the theatre.

Don't see it if you do not like live music.

See it if you want to "fall slowly" into an nontraditional type of love story that avoids the cliches. Thoughtful, resonant songs will sweep you away.

Don't see it if you like flashier musicals with intense staging, costuming, and design. There is a sparseness here, but it offers intimacy and delicacy.

See it if you're looking for a sweet, intimate show with excellent music

Don't see it if you want bombastic, over-the-top Broadway-style staging

See it if you want a rueful, tuneful, lovely and simple show about romance and destiny

Don't see it if you prioritize spectacle in a musical