CenterPoint Theatre is currently presenting the musical 'Once' on its Mountain America Main Stage, offering an intimate story of connection through shared musical passion. The production, which began its run on July 15, continues through August 18, 2026, at the Centerville venue.
A Story of Musical Connection
The musical, described by CenterPoint Theatre as an intimate and deeply moving experience, follows two strangers whose lives are transformed by a mutual love of music. Set on the streets of Dublin, the plot centers on a struggling Irish musician, referred to as "Guy," and a Czech immigrant known as "Girl."
Over the course of a single week, the unexpected bond between the two characters evolves, impacting both their musical paths and their personal lives. The production is noted for its uplifting and achingly beautiful themes regarding the power of music to connect people.
Live Folk Score and Production Details
A defining feature of the production is its multi-award-winning score of rich acoustic folk music. In a departure from traditional musical theater staging, the score is played live on stage by the actors themselves.
Directed by David Martin, the show has a total runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes, which includes an intermission. Tickets for the performance are priced between $29 and $49.
Performance Cast Information
The production features two distinct casts depending on the performance schedule. The Monday, Wednesday, and Friday cast includes Nathan Bowser as Guy and Lindsea Garside as Girl. This ensemble is supported by Brandon Garside as Billy, Theresa Chatelain as Baruska, Faith Driggs as Reza, Isaac Carillo as Andrej, Ryan Boam as Eamon, Kristen Alley as Emcee, Jacob Draper as Da, David Johnson as Bank Manager, Alec Halpin as Svec, and Katie Higbee as Ex-Girlfriend.
For the Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday performances, the cast features Spencer Hunsicker as Guy and Ellie Hughes as Girl. The supporting ensemble for these shows includes Dylan Manzanares as Billy, Anna Marisa Bean "Risa" as Baruska, Naomi White as Reza, Jackson Stewart as Andrej, Christopher Souther as Eamon, Samantha Allen as Emcee, Matthew Price as Da, Scott Butler as Bank Manager, Elijah Lopez as Svec, and Katherine Frandsen as Ex-Girlfriend.
Venue and Schedule Information
The production is hosted at the CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, located at 525 North 400 West in Centerville, Utah. According to Visit Salt Lake, the event is scheduled to run through August 18, 2026.
As the show concludes its run mid-August, the theater continues to host various seasonal programming on its Mountain America Main Stage.
