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On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music.

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Performances ended on Jan. 4, 2015.

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About Once

What Is the story of Once?
Guy is an Irish singer and songwriter who spends his days fixing vacuums in the Dublin shop he runs with his father, and his nights playing his music in local pubs. He is on the verge of giving up music altogether when a Czech immigrant, “Girl,” walks into the bar, hears him play and refuses to let him abandon his guitar. As it turns out, she has a broken vacuum cleaner, Guty repairs it, and she pays him in music on a piano she plays in a record shop. Over the course of a week, Girl convinces Guy to believe in the power of his music and his love for the woman who inspired his songs. They scrape together money to record a demo album with a motley crew of bar friends, and their unexpected friendship and collaboration evolves into a powerful—but very complicated—love story.  

Tony-Winning Musical Once Sets Broadway Closing Date
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Tony-Winning Musical Once Sets Broadway Closing Date
Meet Once's New Star, Jessie Fisher!
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Meet Once's New Star, Jessie Fisher!
Jessie Fisher is the New ‘Girl’ of Once
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Jessie Fisher is the New ‘Girl’ of Once
Jessie Fisher to Go from Standby to Leading Lady of Once
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Jessie Fisher to Go from Standby to Leading Lady of Once
Once's Carlos Valdes Cast in The CW's The Flash
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Once's Carlos Valdes Cast in The CW's The Flash
Paul Alexander Nolan on Being Scared to Tackle Guy in Once and Becoming a Goofy Sock Connoisseur
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Paul Alexander Nolan on Being Scared to Tackle Guy in Once and Becoming a Goofy Sock Connoisseur
Get a First Look at Paul Alexander Nolan as Broadway’s Romantic New Guy in Once
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Get a First Look at Paul Alexander Nolan as Broadway’s Romantic New Guy in Once
Paul Nolan to Busk on Broadway as Guy in Once
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Paul Nolan to Busk on Broadway as Guy in Once
Once’s Arthur Darvill on Taxidermy Dreams, TARDIS Travel, British Munchies and Feeling Like a Ghostbuster
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Once’s Arthur Darvill on Taxidermy Dreams, TARDIS Travel, British Munchies and Feeling Like a Ghostbuster
Squigs Sketches Once’s Sensational New Stars Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie
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Squigs Sketches Once’s Sensational New Stars Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie
Once and Doctor Who Star Arthur Darvill Is Taking Your Questions!
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Once and Doctor Who Star Arthur Darvill Is Taking Your Questions!
Once’s Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie Take the Stage on Good Day New York
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Once’s Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie Take the Stage on Good Day New York
Once’s Joanna Christie on Getting Nude with Daniel Radcliffe and Her New 'Carrie Bradshaw' Lifestyle
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Once’s Joanna Christie on Getting Nude with Daniel Radcliffe and Her New 'Carrie Bradshaw' Lifestyle
Arthur Darvill on the Wonder of Once, His Doctor Who Following and Why Music Is His Therapy
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Arthur Darvill on the Wonder of Once, His Doctor Who Following and Why Music Is His Therapy
Doctor Who Reunion! Matt Smith and Jenna Louise-Coleman Visit Arthur Darvill’s New Digs at Once
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Doctor Who Reunion! Matt Smith and Jenna Louise-Coleman Visit Arthur Darvill’s New Digs at Once
Meet Guy and Girl! Once Stars Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie Shine in New Production Photos
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Meet Guy and Girl! Once Stars Arthur Darvill and Joanna Christie Shine in New Production Photos
Say Hello to Mama! Tony Nominee Cristin Milioti Revealed as the Mother on How I Met Your Mother
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Say Hello to Mama! Tony Nominee Cristin Milioti Revealed as the Mother on How I Met Your Mother
Once Welcomes Spider-Man’s Katrina Lenk to the Broadway Cast
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Once Welcomes Spider-Man’s Katrina Lenk to the Broadway Cast
Doctor Who’s Arthur Darvill & Joanna Christie Set as New Leads of B'way's Once
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Doctor Who’s Arthur Darvill & Joanna Christie Set as New Leads of B'way's Once
Six-Time Tony Winner Bob Crowley Shares the Secret to Recreating Pub Life in Once
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Six-Time Tony Winner Bob Crowley Shares the Secret to Recreating Pub Life in Once
Steve Kazee Explains His Early Once Departure, Thanks Fans in Emotional Blog Post
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Steve Kazee Explains His Early Once Departure, Thanks Fans in Emotional Blog Post
Exclusive! Cristin Milioti Gets Emotional and Gives 'Full Drama' as She Prepares to Exit Once
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Exclusive! Cristin Milioti Gets Emotional and Gives 'Full Drama' as She Prepares to Exit Once
Tony-Winning Musical Once Celebrates One Melodic Year with a Broadway Jam Session
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Tony-Winning Musical Once Celebrates One Melodic Year with a Broadway Jam Session
Ben Hope and Laura Dreyfuss Set as the New Stars of Once on Broadway
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Ben Hope and Laura Dreyfuss Set as the New Stars of Once on Broadway
Once Composer Glen Hansard Revisits His Street Busking Days and the Inspiration for His Tony-Winning Show
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Once Composer Glen Hansard Revisits His Street Busking Days and the Inspiration for His Tony-Winning Show
Another Round! The Cast of Once to Play Encore Show at 54 Below
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Another Round! The Cast of Once to Play Encore Show at 54 Below
What’s Up, Cristin Milioti? The Once Star on Winning a Grammy and Crying Like a 'Sentimental Cow'
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What’s Up, Cristin Milioti? The Once Star on Winning a Grammy and Crying Like a 'Sentimental Cow'
Once Takes Home Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
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Once Takes Home Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album
Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & the Broadway Cast of Once to Perform at 54 Below
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Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & the Broadway Cast of Once to Perform at 54 Below
Star of the Year Steve Kazee Is Dying to Be on Game of Thrones in 2013
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Star of the Year Steve Kazee Is Dying to Be on Game of Thrones in 2013
The Year in Kazee: Broadway.com’s Star of the Year Reveals His Favorite Things of 2012
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The Year in Kazee: Broadway.com’s Star of the Year Reveals His Favorite Things of 2012
It’s Good to Be Kazee! A Look Back at the 2012 Video Highlights of Broadway.com’s Star of the Year
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It’s Good to Be Kazee! A Look Back at the 2012 Video Highlights of Broadway.com’s Star of the Year
Fans Name Once Headliner Steve Kazee Broadway.com's 2012 Star of the Year!
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Fans Name Once Headliner Steve Kazee Broadway.com's 2012 Star of the Year!
Tony Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis Shows Off Her Family Photos and Secret to Staying Warm Backstage at Once
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Tony Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis Shows Off Her Family Photos and Secret to Staying Warm Backstage at Once
BFFs Erin Dilly and Anne L. Nathan Go Christmas Shopping in a Winter Wonderland
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BFFs Erin Dilly and Anne L. Nathan Go Christmas Shopping in a Winter Wonderland
Elizabeth A. Davis, Anne L. Nathan, Andy Taylor and the Ensemble of Once Take NBC to Their Broadway Pub
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Elizabeth A. Davis, Anne L. Nathan, Andy Taylor and the Ensemble of Once Take NBC to Their Broadway Pub
Tony-Winning Once Star Steve Kazee Teams Up with Christina Perri for New Twilight Track
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Tony-Winning Once Star Steve Kazee Teams Up with Christina Perri for New Twilight Track
Into the Woods Star Gideon Glick and Once Director John Tiffany Named to ‘Out 100’ List
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Into the Woods Star Gideon Glick and Once Director John Tiffany Named to ‘Out 100’ List
Once Stars Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti on Surviving the Stage Door, True Blood Dreams & 30 Rock Memories
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Once Stars Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti on Surviving the Stage Door, True Blood Dreams & 30 Rock Memories
Rosie O’Donnell Experiences Irish Pub Life at Once
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Rosie O’Donnell Experiences Irish Pub Life at Once
Watch So You Think You Can Dance Performers Take On Once
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Watch So You Think You Can Dance Performers Take On Once
Once Star Anne L. Nathan on Conducting West Side Story and Crying Over Boys
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Once Star Anne L. Nathan on Conducting West Side Story and Crying Over Boys
Once in a Lifetime Double Ask a Star: Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti Are Taking Your Questions!
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Once in a Lifetime Double Ask a Star: Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti Are Taking Your Questions!
Once's Cristin Milioti on Her 'Incredible' New Movie Sleepwalk with Me and Prepping to Play Leonardo DiCaprio's Ex
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Once's Cristin Milioti on Her 'Incredible' New Movie Sleepwalk with Me and Prepping to Play Leonardo DiCaprio's Ex
Once Star Cristin Milioti Talks Piano Playing and Tony Memories on NBC New York
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Once Star Cristin Milioti Talks Piano Playing and Tony Memories on NBC New York
Tony-Winning Musical Once Recoups Broadway Investment After 21 Weeks
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Tony-Winning Musical Once Recoups Broadway Investment After 21 Weeks
Watch Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Sing ‘Falling Slowly’ on America’s Got Talent
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Watch Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Sing ‘Falling Slowly’ on America’s Got Talent
Once Performs on America's Got Talent
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Once Performs on America's Got Talent
Tony-Winning Musical Once to Perform on America's Got Talent on July 25
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Tony-Winning Musical Once to Perform on America's Got Talent on July 25
Once's Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Talk Fleeing Broadway for Stargazing Futures on CBS This Morning
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Once's Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Talk Fleeing Broadway for Stargazing Futures on CBS This Morning
Once Star Cristin Milioti Confirmed to Star Opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street
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Once Star Cristin Milioti Confirmed to Star Opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street
Photo Exclusive! Get a Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Tony-Winning Musical Once
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Photo Exclusive! Get a Glimpse Behind the Scenes of Tony-Winning Musical Once
Once Hunk Steve Kazee on Going from Broadway Fanboy to A-List Tony Winner
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Once Hunk Steve Kazee on Going from Broadway Fanboy to A-List Tony Winner
Once Tony Winner Steve Kazee Talks Taking Pictures From His Toilet on New York Live
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Once Tony Winner Steve Kazee Talks Taking Pictures From His Toilet on New York Live
Once Star Cristin Milioti in Talks for Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio
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Once Star Cristin Milioti in Talks for Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street, Starring Leonardo DiCaprio
Spotlight On: Once
Spotlight On
Spotlight On: Once
Tony Poll Results! Fans Loved Steve Kazee’s Surprised and Emotional Tony Speech
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Tony Poll Results! Fans Loved Steve Kazee’s Surprised and Emotional Tony Speech
Once Toasts Eight Tony Awards With a Smashing Late-Night Celebration
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Once Toasts Eight Tony Awards With a Smashing Late-Night Celebration
Steve Kazee on His Tony Night Magic Touch: 'If You Hang Out with Me, You Will Win a Tony!'
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Steve Kazee on His Tony Night Magic Touch: 'If You Hang Out with Me, You Will Win a Tony!'
See Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti and the Cast of Best Musical Winner Once Perform at the 2012 Tonys
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See Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti and the Cast of Best Musical Winner Once Perform at the 2012 Tonys
Emotional Once Tony Winner Steve Kazee Thanks His 'Beautiful Leading Lady' and Late Mother
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Emotional Once Tony Winner Steve Kazee Thanks His 'Beautiful Leading Lady' and Late Mother
Tony Nominee Secrets! How Did Once’s Steve Kazee Get Ahead in High School?
Tony Nominee Secrets
Tony Nominee Secrets! How Did Once’s Steve Kazee Get Ahead in High School?
Tony Nominee Secrets! How Cutthroat Can Once’s Elizabeth A. Davis Be?
Tony Nominee Secrets
Tony Nominee Secrets! How Cutthroat Can Once’s Elizabeth A. Davis Be?
Once Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis on Her Texas Roots, Passion Projects and Taking Project Runway to the Tony Awards
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Once Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis on Her Texas Roots, Passion Projects and Taking Project Runway to the Tony Awards
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once With Steve Kazee, Episode 7: A Fan-Centric Finale
Guitar Hero with Steve Kazee
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once With Steve Kazee, Episode 7: A Fan-Centric Finale
Tony Nominee Cristin Milioti on Her Obsession with RuPaul’s Drag Race, Portlandia-Inspired Purchases & More
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Tony Nominee Cristin Milioti on Her Obsession with RuPaul’s Drag Race, Portlandia-Inspired Purchases & More
Santino Fontana on Teaching Piano to Once Tony Nominee and ‘Great Student’ Cristin Milioti
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Santino Fontana on Teaching Piano to Once Tony Nominee and ‘Great Student’ Cristin Milioti
Tony Nominee Enda Walsh on How Writing Once Lightened His Soul
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Tony Nominee Enda Walsh on How Writing Once Lightened His Soul
Audra McDonald, Once, Death of a Salesman, Follies and Other Desert Cities Win Drama League Awards
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Audra McDonald, Once, Death of a Salesman, Follies and Other Desert Cities Win Drama League Awards
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee, Episode 6: Talking Betty White & Snoop Dogg Backstage at The View
Guitar Hero with Steve Kazee
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee, Episode 6: Talking Betty White & Snoop Dogg Backstage at The View
See Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & the Cast of Once Take The View by Storm
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See Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & the Cast of Once Take The View by Storm
Adorkable Hot Shot! New Girl Star Zooey Deschanel Drops in on Tony-Nominated Musical Once
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Adorkable Hot Shot! New Girl Star Zooey Deschanel Drops in on Tony-Nominated Musical Once
Secrets of the Tony Nominees! Which Classic Musical Theater Role is Once Star Cristin Milioti Dying to Play?
Tony Nominee Secrets
Secrets of the Tony Nominees! Which Classic Musical Theater Role is Once Star Cristin Milioti Dying to Play?
Sons of the Prophet, Tribes and Once Honored by New York Drama Critics' Circle
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Sons of the Prophet, Tribes and Once Honored by New York Drama Critics' Circle
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee, Episode 5: Let's Talk Tony Nominations!
Guitar Hero with Steve Kazee
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee, Episode 5: Let's Talk Tony Nominations!
Tony-Nominated Musical Once to Launch National Tour
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Tony-Nominated Musical Once to Launch National Tour
Once and Sons of the Prophet Are Tops at the 2012 Lucille Lortel Awards
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Once and Sons of the Prophet Are Tops at the 2012 Lucille Lortel Awards
Irish President Michael D. Higgins Pays a Visit to the Dublin Pub Dwellers of Broadway’s Once
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Irish President Michael D. Higgins Pays a Visit to the Dublin Pub Dwellers of Broadway’s Once
Once Nominee John Tiffany Will Celebrate in Scotland Until Alan Cumming Makes Him Go to the Tonys
2012 Tony Reactions
Once Nominee John Tiffany Will Celebrate in Scotland Until Alan Cumming Makes Him Go to the Tonys
Once Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis on Going from Small Town Texas to the Tony Awards
2012 Tony Reactions
Once Nominee Elizabeth A. Davis on Going from Small Town Texas to the Tony Awards
Once Star Steve Kazee Celebrates His Induction into the ‘Class of 2012’ Tony Nominees
2012 Tony Reactions
Once Star Steve Kazee Celebrates His Induction into the ‘Class of 2012’ Tony Nominees
Once Star Cristin Milioti Is Thrilled for Her 'Tony Danza Nomination'
2012 Tony Reactions
Once Star Cristin Milioti Is Thrilled for Her 'Tony Danza Nomination'
Elizabeth A. Davis on Her Heaven-Sent Journey as Actress & Violinist in Once
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Elizabeth A. Davis on Her Heaven-Sent Journey as Actress & Violinist in Once
Stars of Once, Carrie, Tribes and More Celebrate at Lortel Awards Nominee Reception
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Stars of Once, Carrie, Tribes and More Celebrate at Lortel Awards Nominee Reception
See Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Sing ‘Falling Slowly’ on Today
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See Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Sing ‘Falling Slowly’ on Today
Once Composer Glen Hansard to Release First Solo Album
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Once Composer Glen Hansard to Release First Solo Album
Thumbs Up! Cheers to the Quirky Supporting Cast of Once
Thumbs Up!
Thumbs Up! Cheers to the Quirky Supporting Cast of Once
 Watch Once Stars Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti Charm David Letterman on The Late Show
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Watch Once Stars Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti Charm David Letterman on The Late Show
Once’s Anne L. Nathan Shows Off Her ‘Sweet Little Dressing Room’ Complete with Porn Star Rug
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Once’s Anne L. Nathan Shows Off Her ‘Sweet Little Dressing Room’ Complete with Porn Star Rug
Watch Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Make Beautiful Music in the ‘Falling Slowly’ Music Video
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Watch Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Make Beautiful Music in the ‘Falling Slowly’ Music Video
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee, Episode 4: Music that Inspires the Actors
Guitar Hero with Steve Kazee
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee, Episode 4: Music that Inspires the Actors
Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Talk Showmances and ‘Terrible’ Cover Bands in  Time Out New York
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Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti Talk Showmances and ‘Terrible’ Cover Bands in Time Out New York
Squigs Makes Beautiful Music with Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti
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Squigs Makes Beautiful Music with Once Stars Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti
Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & More Share the Love as Once Opens on Broadway
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Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & More Share the Love as Once Opens on Broadway
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee, Episode 3: Emotions Run High on Opening Night
Guitar Hero with Steve Kazee
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee, Episode 3: Emotions Run High on Opening Night
Kristin Chenoweth, Nick Jonas & More Fall for Opening Night of Once, Starring Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti
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Kristin Chenoweth, Nick Jonas & More Fall for Opening Night of Once, Starring Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti
Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Fall Slowly for Once?
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Did Our Word of Mouth Panelists Fall Slowly for Once?
New Musical Once Opens at Broadway's Jacobs Theatre
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New Musical Once Opens at Broadway's Jacobs Theatre
Falling Slowly: How Once Wooed Audiences From Grafton Street to Broadway
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Falling Slowly: How Once Wooed Audiences From Grafton Street to Broadway
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee Episode 2: Beware the Broadway Plague!
Guitar Hero with Steve Kazee
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee Episode 2: Beware the Broadway Plague!
See Once Star Steve Kazee Smolder in a Stylish T Magazine Photo Spread
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See Once Star Steve Kazee Smolder in a Stylish T Magazine Photo Spread
Once Star Cristin Milioti on Being on ‘Cloud Nine’ with Tina Fey & the Power of Not Kissing Steve Kazee
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Once Star Cristin Milioti on Being on ‘Cloud Nine’ with Tina Fey & the Power of Not Kissing Steve Kazee
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee Episode 1: Cajóns, Knobblies & Cast Introductions
Guitar Hero with Steve Kazee
Guitar Hero: Backstage at Once with Steve Kazee Episode 1: Cajóns, Knobblies & Cast Introductions
He's a Guitar Hero! Once Star Steve Kazee Is Broadway.com's Newest Video Blogger
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He's a Guitar Hero! Once Star Steve Kazee Is Broadway.com's Newest Video Blogger
See the Lyrical Love Story of Once Unfold in a Video First Look
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See the Lyrical Love Story of Once Unfold in a Video First Look
Get Swept Away in Indie Romance as Once Begins Broadway Previews
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Get Swept Away in Indie Romance as Once Begins Broadway Previews
Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & the Oscar-Winning Composers of Once Meet the Theater Press
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Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & the Oscar-Winning Composers of Once Meet the Theater Press
Swoon Over Steve Kazee Singing ‘Gold’ from Broadway-Bound Once
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Swoon Over Steve Kazee Singing ‘Gold’ from Broadway-Bound Once
Once Original Cast Album Gets Official Release Date
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Once Original Cast Album Gets Official Release Date
See Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & the Actor-Musicians of Once in the Recording Studio
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See Steve Kazee, Cristin Milioti & the Actor-Musicians of Once in the Recording Studio
Tickets for Indie Flick-Turned-Broadway Tuner Once Now On Sale
Now On Sale
Tickets for Indie Flick-Turned-Broadway Tuner Once Now On Sale
Watch the Bittersweet Trailer for Broadway-Bound Musical Once
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Watch the Bittersweet Trailer for Broadway-Bound Musical Once
New Broadway Musical Once to Record Cast Album
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New Broadway Musical Once to Record Cast Album
Once Arrives on Broadway
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Once Arrives on Broadway
A Once in a Lifetime Night for the Stars of Once
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A Once in a Lifetime Night for the Stars of Once
New Musical Once Will Get Spring 2012 Opening on Broadway
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New Musical Once Will Get Spring 2012 Opening on Broadway
Is the Stage Version of Indie Flick Once Headed to Broadway?
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Is the Stage Version of Indie Flick Once Headed to Broadway?
Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti to Star in Once at New York Theatre Workshop
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Steve Kazee & Cristin Milioti to Star in Once at New York Theatre Workshop
Once Stage Adaptation Plans Initial Off-Broadway Run at New York Theatre Workshop
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Once Stage Adaptation Plans Initial Off-Broadway Run at New York Theatre Workshop
Creative Team Announced for Broadway-Bound Musical Once, Based on the Oscar-Winning Film
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Creative Team Announced for Broadway-Bound Musical Once, Based on the Oscar-Winning Film
Oscar-Winning Film Once to Become a Musical
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Oscar-Winning Film Once to Become a Musical
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