Girl From The North Country at Golden Gate Theatre

Search for the fleeting light at the edge of the tunnel with the Girl from the North Country on Saturday 3rd August 2024 at the Golden Gate Theatre! In this historical stage fiction, viewers will live through 150 minutes of compelling character-driven narratives tuned to the tracks of the 20th century's most cherished singer.

Set during the 1934 winter of Duluth, Minnesota, our story centers around a dilapidated boarding house managed by the Laine family. It pursues the intertwining lives of the lost souls that take shelter there, from the lonely, adopted daughter Marianne Laine to the luckless boxer Joe Scott. Sins will unravel, and inner demons made clear. Amidst the oppressive gloom of a devastated nation, can the rays of hope break through?

The production is written and directed by Critics Circle Award-winning screenwriter Conor McPherson. It showcases an evocative score from Nobel Prize-winning legend Bob Dylan with twenty specially chosen tracks, including hits like “Forever Young” and "License to Kill."

COMPLETE LIST OF CREATIVES
Conor McPherson - Book & Direction
Bob Dylan - Music & Lyrics
Rae Smith - Scenic & Costume Design
Simon Hale - Orchestrations, Arrangements, And Music Supervision
Mark Henderson - Lighting Design
Simon Baker - Sound Design
Lucy Hind - Movement Direction
Campbell Young & Associates - Wig & Hair Design
Arc, Inc. - Casting
Dean Sharenow - Music Coordinator
Wiley Deweese - Music Director
Jeff Brancato - Production Supervisor
Justin Myhre - Production Stage Manager
Rachel Heine - Rachel Heine
Katie Girardot - Assistant Stage Manager
Foresight Theatrical - General Manager
Hudson Theatrical Associates - Hudson Theatrical Associates
Barbara Rubin - Associate Director

Producers, meanwhile, include Tristan Baker, Charlie Parsons, Runaway Entertainment, and Steven Lappin.

“Yet while this singular production evokes the Great Depression with uncompromising bleakness, it is ultimately the opposite of depressing. That’s because McPherson hears America singing in the dark. And those voices light up the night with the radiance of divine grace.” - New York Times

Titled after Dylan’s classic folk track, Girl from the North Country debuted in 2017, opening at The Old Vic before moving to London's West End. The limited run was a great success, clinching three wins at the Laurence Olivier Awards.

The musical then traveled to the United States in 2018 at New York's Public Theatre. Here, it won a prized Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. In 2019, the show finally played on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre. Despite its run cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was nominated seven times at the Tony Awards, earning a Best Orchestrations win.

This 2024, the jukebox musical will visit the Golden Gate Theatre for its new series of shows. The historic stadium promises crowds a truly unforgettable performance thanks to its comfortable seats, stunning backdrop, and top-of-the-line theatrical amenities.
Get your seats now and watch Girl from the North Country LIVE at the Golden Gate Theatre on Saturday 3rd August 2024.