Girl From the North Country, a new musical written and directed by Tony-nominated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring the music of Bob Dylan, begins previews on February 7 at the Belasco Theatre. The show will officially open on March 5.
Set in 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota, Girl From the North Country follows the trials of a down-on-its-luck community on the brink of change. The ensemble cast includes Todd Almond, Jeannette Bayardelle, Matthew Frederick Harris, Matt McGrath, Caitlin Houlahan, Robert Joy, Marc Kudisch, Luba Mason, Ben Mayne, Tom Nelis, Colton Ryan, John Schiappa, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Rachel Stern, Chelsea Lee Williams, Mare Winningham, Jay O. Sanders, Austin Scott, Jennifer Blood, Law Terrell Dunford, Chiara Trentalange and Bob Walton.
Girl From the North Country arrives on Broadway following runs at off-Broadway's Public Theater, in London's West End and at the Old Vic, where it made its world premiere in 2017.
The Broadway production features scenic and costume design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Mark Henderson and sound design by Simon Baker.