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Once (2025)


About Once:

Book by Enda Walsh

Music & Lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová

Directed by Megan Knowlton Balne

Music Directed by David A. Schwartz

 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 evolves into a powerful but complicated love story.

Presented at Masquerade Theatre Studios April 25 - May 11.

*Please note that we have 2 "Pay What You Can" performances on Sunday, April 27th and Thursday, May 8th.  We believe that everyone should have access to great theatre!  Tickets are normally priced at $25, but if you're a little low on funds, pay what you're able to!  Or if you're feeling generous, give a little more!  We'll have QR codes and places to drop cash should you want to add a little extra after the show.


Our Players:

Our Team:

  • Director/Artistic Director: Megan Knowlton Balne

  • Music Director: David A. Schwartz

  • Choreographer: Dante Brattelli

  • Stage Manager: Stoney (Trish) Aristone

  • Set Design/Scenic Artist: Georgia DeFrank

  • Set Build: Scott Reynolds

  • Managing Director/Lights: Tommy Balne

Media:

**Dinner and a Show Performance:

Be the first to Experience Our Pre-Theater Dinner Package in Partnership with the Madison Cafe—Space is Limited!

One show only:  May 10th  6 p.m.-7:45 p.m.  

Enjoy a three-course meal a few blocks away from the Masquerade Theater prior to the May 10th evening show of “Once” in the Madison Cafe ‘Wine Room.’ Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 7:45 p.m. to allow for travel to the theater.  



Dinner Menu Includes:

  • FIRST COURSE: Baby Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Candied Walnuts, Bleu Cheese (optional) with Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • MAIN COURSE: (Choice of One of the Following)

    • Asiago Crusted Chicken “Parmigiana Style” Melted Mozzarella Cheese and Tomato Sauce

    • Grilled Norwegian Salmon with Ginger Ponzu Glaze

    • Grilled Vegetable Ravioli with Blush Sauce

  • SIDES: Haricot Verts String Beans with Carrots & Roasted Bliss Potatoes

  • DESSERT: Assorted Cookies and Brownies (Can be taken to the theater)

Tax and tip included.   Alcohol and transportation not included.

Email BoxOffice@MasqueradeTheatre.org with any questions.

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