The Mendocino College Theatre Arts Department will present the Tony Award-winning musical Once March 23-April 2 in Mendocino College’s Center Theatre in Ukiah  Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Once tells the story of a guy who gives up on love and music, and a girl who inspires him to dream again.

Once will have a “pay what you wish preview” on Thursday March 23.  Friday March 24 will be the opening night  gala reception starting 1 hour before the show. The performance on Saturday March 25 benefits the Mendocino College Foundation and student scholarships. A free glass of wine is included with the ticket price for this performance. Following the opening weekend, additional performances are Thursday, Friday & Saturday March 30, 31and April 1 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday April 2 at 2 PM. Tickets ($20 general; $15 students and seniors) are available at the Mendocino Book Company, online at www.ArtsMendocino.org and at the door as available. The performance on Thursday March 30 is a special discount night, with all tickets costing only $10. Audiences are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.