Out of the Box Theatre Company presents Once

Out of the Box Theatre Company presents
Once

Book by Enda Walsh
Music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
Based on the Motion Picture Written and Directed by John Carney

April 14 – 23. 2023

From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award, and a Tony Award. This Central Coast premiere musical features a cast of incredible musicians from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, starring Mica Basilici as Girl and Ojai-based singer/guitarist Sam Kulchin as Guy.

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

Playing April 14 – 23 at Center Stage Theater in downtown Santa Barbara.
For ticket information, visit www.centerstagetheater.org or call 805-963-0408.

Learn more by visiting www.outoftheboxtheatre.org

Performance Dates and Times:
Friday, April 14 at 8:00 pm (pre-show and bar open at 7:30 pm)
Saturday, April 15 at 8:00 pm (pre-show and bar open at 7:30 pm)
Sunday, April 16 at 2:00 pm (pre-show and bar open at 1:30 pm)
Friday, April 21 at 8:00 pm (pre-show and bar open at 7:30 pm)
Saturday, April 22 at 8:00 pm (pre-show and bar open at 7:30 pm)
Sunday, April 23 at 2:00 pm (pre-show and bar open at 1:30 pm)