Once

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

Featuring all the magical songs from the critically acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning “Falling Slowly,” this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all. A show like that only comes around Once.

Season tickets on sale now.

If ticket prices are keeping you away from this show, please call the ticket office at 515.277.6261, Noon-5:00 PM, Tuesday-Friday. We have supporters who want to make sure everyone gets a chance to see this production.

Performance Times:
7:30 PM Wednesdays through Saturdays & 2:00 PM Sundays
Theatre:
John Viars Theatre
Run Time:
1 hour and 45 minutes with a 15 minute intermission
Content Advisory:
The Playhouse does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the ticket office at 515.277.6261.
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Company

  • Ivonka (Shared role: Sept. 9, 14, 16, 21, 22, 24)

    Flynn Dawson

    Ivonka (Shared role: Sept. 9, 14, 16, 21, 22, 24)
  • Billy

    Cedric Fevrier

    Billy
  • Da

    Thomas Geraty

    Da
  • Accordian Player

    Abe Goldstien

    Accordian Player
  • Švec

    Dan Haymes

    Švec
  • Eamon

    Eric Kent

    Eamon
  • Ex-Girlfriend

    Marisa Maniglia

    Ex-Girlfriend
  • Girl / Music Director

    Katy Merriman

    Girl / Music Director
  • Ivonka (Shared role: Sept. 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 23)

    Eleanor Murphy

    Ivonka (Shared role: Sept. 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 23)
  • Guy

    Craig Peterson

    Guy
  • Barušhka

    Julie Rodish-Reed

    Barušhka
  • Réza

    Maggie Stagner

    Réza
  • Bank Manager

    Damian Williams

    Bank Manager
  • Andrej

    Joshua Wing

    Andrej
  • Director

    Kristin Larson

    Director
  • Choreographer

    Kathleen Hurley

    Choreographer
  • Set Designer

    Benjamin Kramer

    Set Designer
  • Costume Designer

    Angela Lampe

    Costume Designer
  • Lighting Designer

    Sam Stephen

    Lighting Designer
  • Properties Designer

    Lo Stone

    Properties Designer
  • Stage Manager

    Ellie Wellman

    Stage Manager
  • Assistant Director

    Toni Farris

    Assistant Director
  • Assistant Stage Manager

    Korey Williams

    Assistant Stage Manager

Press Release

Des Moines Playhouse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kill Date: September 24, 2023
Subject: The Des Moines Playhouse Presents: Once

The Des Moines Playhouse opens its 105th season with the Broadway musical, Once, Sept. 8-24, 2023. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com and by phone at 515.277.6261. Once is sponsored by Infomax Office Systems.

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Featuring all the magical songs from the critically acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning "Falling Slowly," this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all. A show like this only comes around Once.

The Playhouse cast includes Flynn Dawson, Cedric Fevrier, Thomas Geraty, Abe Goldstien, Dan Haymes, Eric Kent, Marissa Maniglia, Katy Merriman, Eleanor Murphy, Craig Peterson, Julie Rodish-Reed, Maggie Stagner, Damian Williams, and Joshua Wing. Once is directed by Kristin Larson with Katy Merriman, music director; Kathleen Hurley, choreographer; Benjamin Kramer, set designer; Angela Lampe, costume designer; and Sam Stephen, lighting designer.

The Playhouse mission, as one of Iowa's largest and oldest producing theatres, is to create extraordinary, shared experiences through live theatre. Located at the 42nd Street exit of I-235, the theatre has presented a full season of shows since 1919 and also offers a wide variety of educational experiences including classes for ages 4 to adult, theatre trips to New York, and volunteer opportunities onstage and backstage. 

Once Performances
Sept. 8-24, 2023
7:30 PM Wednesdays-Saturdays
2:00 PM Sundays

Once Tickets 
Tickets start at $29
To purchase: Dmplayhouse.com, 515-277-6261, or Des Moines Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312

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Show Credits

Book by Enda Walsh

Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by John Carney

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), www.mtishows.com

Sponsored by

  • Infomax Office Systems