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Tony-Winning Director John Tiffany Gives the Scoop on Hit Musical Once
December 11th, 2013 | By Jesse North
With its gorgeous score and innovative staging, it’s no wonder the romantic musical Once took home the Tony Award in 2012 for Best Musical. Now, the sweeping songs by Academy Award winners Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are coming to the Boston Opera House from January 7 through 19. Director John Tiffany, who won a Tony for his work on the musical, explains what is so special about Once in the video below. Hear what Tiffany says about transforming theaters into pubs and why audiences have been moved by the actors, who double as musicians.