REVIEW: Moving “Girl from the North Country”
You don’t need to be a fan of Bob Dylan to recognize what a gem this show is. While it’s a musical, it feels more
October 19, 2023
You don’t need to be a fan of Bob Dylan to recognize what a gem this show is. While it’s a musical, it feels more
The show as a whole is a petri dish of vibrant and flawed characters who draw the audience in and win them over just in
Short Version: this cast takes on a weird, sad, and esoteric script that at times invokes an almost 1950’s “old money” aesthetic, as well as a vision of the Underworld that would make Homer proud.
The overarching theme is romantic love and familial relationships. In this rendering, there is also an emphasis on the importance of language, learning and memory.
Complementing the action on stage without distracting is an ethereal set designed by Melissa Bennett and brought to life by Scenic Artisan Samantha Reno. The set is both grand and minimal at the same time which is a feat within itself.