ONCE  at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre

(Seen March 21, 2012)


ONCE is a quiet, low-key musical which should capture the hearts and fancy of theatre-goers of all generations.  With its variety of musical styles, it's a simple non-love story of two disparate musicians who meet on a Dublin street, and bond through their music.  It is based on the film of the same title, which is based on the true story of the actual characters who played themselves in the movie. 

Starring Steve Kazee and Cristin Milioti, there are a dozen other versatile performers who act/sing/dance their respective roles.  Director John Tiffany has assembled a true ensemble of players, and has extracted realistic performances from all of them.

The action mainly takes place in an Irish pub, and pre-show, intermission, and post-show, audiences are invited on stage to partake of jam sessions, and to buy drinks at the bar.  And all this really works.  This is a show that should reap a variety of Tony awards.  Don't miss it!