In partnership with Gravity Access Services
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 2pm matinee
Image description:
On top of an orange and brown gradient background is the show title in cursive white font extending from the neck of an acoustic guitar with a light yellow heart symbol curving underneath.
About Once:
From the very first note, Once pulls you in and doesn’t let go. Set in Dublin, an Irish busker and a Czech immigrant meet and instantly find connection through their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, sparks and chords fly, and their chemistry leads to a new level of songwriting they couldn’t reach alone. Their friendship quickly evolves into a beautiful but complicated love story, underscored by a bevy of gorgeous melodies, emotionally charged pleas, and passionate collaboration.
Based on the 2007 film, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, “Falling Slowly,” this Tony Award-winning musical reminds us of the power of music, the intricacies of relationships, and the chances you take for a love that only happens Once.
Digital playbill:
Coming soon.
Schedule:
Audio description headsets will be distributed at 1:20pm
Concessions will be available before the show starting at 1:20pm
The audio-described performance will start at 2pm
Run time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes (including one 15-minute intermission)
Tickets:
Tickets are $25 (plus $3.95 ticketing vendor fee)
For more information, to purchase ticket(s), and reserve a headset*, please call the box office at 510.845.8542 x351 (box office hours are Mon-Fri 11am-4pm) or email boxoffice@berkeleyplayhouse.org.
*Audio description headsets are limited; reservations are required—we may not be able to accommodate requests at the door
Venue Information:
2640 College Ave, Berkeley CA, 94704
*Audio description headsets are limited; reservations are required—we may not be able to accommodate requests at the door
If you have questions about finding the theater, please call the box office at 510.845.8542 x351 (box office hours are Mon-Fri 11am-4pm) or email boxoffice@berkeleyplayhouse.org.
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