GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Sets Broadway Return

Like a rolling stone, the Bob Dylan jukebox musical Girl From the North Country will return to Broadway at the Belasco Theatre. The show is set to begin performances April 29 for a limited run set through June 11.

The full cast features returning stars Todd Almond, Colin Bates, Jeannette Bayardelle, Matthew Frederick Harris, Caitlin Houlahan, Robert Joy, Luba Mason, Matt McGrath, Tom Nelis, Jay O. Sanders, John Schiappa, Austin Scott, Kimber Elayne Sprawl and Mare Winningham. Craig Bierko replaces Marc Kudisch, who departed the production due to his commitment with Alliance Theatre’s world premiere of Trading Places.

‍Girl From the North County, which has suffered a number of starts and stops due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is eligible for the Tony Awards this year. After opening in February 2019, the nominating committee determined not enough voters had time to see the show before the worldwide shutdown the following month. Girl From the North Country reopened in October 2021 before going on hiatus in January this year due to the rise of the Omicron variant.

Serving as director and book writer is Conor McPherson with orchestrations, arrangements, and music supervision by Simon Hale. The production features scenic and costume design by Rae Smith, lighting design by Mark Henderson, sound design by Simon Baker, movement direction by Lucy Hind, and music direction by Marco Paguia.

Of note, the final performance date for Girl From the North Country is nearly two weeks beyond when To Kill a Mockingbird plans a Broadway reopening June 1 at the Belasco (moving from the Shubert, where POTUS will be playing). Requests for comment haven’t been answered as of press time.