Theater Latté Da announced the cast for the first regional production of “Once.” Winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, “Once“ features a book by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová. Theater Latté Da’s Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the production with Music Director Jason Hansen and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder. Performances begin Wednesday, Sept. 12 and run through Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE. Single tickets and season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at latteda.org or by calling 612-339-3003.
“Once” stars are Ben Bakken and Britta Ollmann, and features Jay Albright, Francesca Dawis, Martin L’Herault, Molly Sue McDonald, Antonia Perez, Dan Piering, Matt Riehle, Silas Sellnow, Reed Sigmund, and Suzanne Warmanen.
On the streets of Dublin, an Irish songwriter and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, their unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, propelled by emotionally charged music. “Once“ is an unforgettable show about the power of music to connect us all.