Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Girl From The North Country - Broadway
sorano916
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/6/08
#1Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:13am
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will officially transfer to Broadway at the Belasco. Previews begin February 7, 2020.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/18/theater/girl-north-country-dylan-mcpherson-broadway.html
#2Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:16am
They were smart to hold off a season. I loved it at The Public - interested to see how it plays in a larger house.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
10086sunset
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/8/16
#3Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:25am
Happy this is finally making it over.
Think something limited comes into the Belasco before this?
#4Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:26am
This makes me so happy. I hope Sydney James Harcourt transfer with it.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
Updated On: 6/18/19 at 10:26 AM
Hamilfan2
Broadway Star Joined: 12/28/15
#5Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:26am
So glad to hear this isn't dead. I was one of the people that loved this show, even though I understand why its not everyone's cup of tea. This will definitely be the show to beat come Tonys, as its only really competition at the moment is Jagged Little Pill (which will be an audience favorite but I don't see it faring as well critically pending major changes to the book).
jonah3500
Leading Actor Joined: 3/17/17
#6Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:27am
IMO it should have been a limited run so it can actually fill the Belasco. If I were a tourist, I would not want to see a musical as depressing as this, so they should have done a limited run.
Or they should have gone to CITS.
CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#7Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:39am
I thought there were some weak links in the cast at The Public, so, hopefully, they'll fix that, and I'd love to see some of the original London performers come over, especially the Olivier winners, Sheila Atim and Shirley Henderson.
Updated On: 6/18/19 at 10:39 AM
#8Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:42amMan, I hope Kudisch comes with the show.
MollyJeanneMusic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/10/19
#9Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:43am
I've always wondered why more musicals don't go to the Belasco. Excited to see this one premiere!
"I think that when a movie says it was 'based on a true story,' oh, it happened - just with uglier people." - Peanut Walker, Shucked
Updated On: 6/18/19 at 10:43 AM
jacobsnchz14
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/06
#10Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:48amSo riddle me this, because I know OF the show, but slightly. Is this a musical or play with music? And will the Tony committee agree?
CT2NYC
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/7/17
#11Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:49am
jacobsnchz14 said: "So riddle me this, because I know OF the show, but slightly. Is this a musical or play with music? And will the Tony committee agree?"
As far as I'm concerned, it's a musical.
#12Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:50am
jacobsnchz14 said: "So riddle me this, because I know OF the show, but slightly. Is this a musical or play with music? And will the Tony committee agree?"
Definitely a musical.
A little swash, a bit of buckle - you'll love it more than bread.
#13Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:50am
It is 100 percent a musical.
The 2019-20 Broadway Season is already shaping up to be quite a bit stronger than this year.
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
#14Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:52am
Jordan Catalano said: "Man, I hope Kudisch comes with the show."
100%. After Winningham he was the stand-out for me.
jacobsnchz14 - I can't imagine it won't be ruled a musical. While the songs don't move the action forward, I feel there is too much music for the committee to buy that it's a play.
"Oh look at the time, three more intelligent plays just closed and THE ADDAMS FAMILY made another million dollars" -Jackie Hoffman, Broadway.com Audience Awards
Sondheim_Geek
Broadway Star Joined: 2/20/07
#15Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:59am
Hamilfan2 said: "So glad to hear this isn't dead. I was one of the people that loved this show, even though I understand why its not everyone's cup of tea. This will definitely be the show to beat come Tonys, as its only really competition at the moment is Jagged Little Pill (which will be an audience favorite but I don't see it faring as well critically pending major changes to the book)."
I would say MOULIN as well.
#16Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 10:59am
Four new musicals announced for the 2019-2020 season and we still don't have an original score!
#17Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 11:06am
I expect most of the cast from the Public will repeat on Broadway, but I'd love to see Shirley Henderson and Sheila Atim reprise their Olivier Award winning performances from London.
“I knew who I was this morning, but I've changed a few times since then.”
Danielle49
Broadway Star Joined: 10/28/17
#18Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 11:19amOof, I was one of the people who really did not like this show. Glad to see a quiet, smaller musical is making its way to Broadway, though. Interested to see how the run fares.
MollyJeanneMusic
Broadway Star Joined: 3/10/19
#19Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 11:28am
BroadwayGuy12 said: "Four new musicals announced for the 2019-2020 season and we still don't have an original score!"
Hopefully this is as good a year as last for scores within plays...
I could see Mrs. Doubtfire transferring before the end of the season - it would be a wise choice, because they'd pretty much be guaranteed a nomination, if not a win, for Best Score at the Tonys.
"I think that when a movie says it was 'based on a true story,' oh, it happened - just with uglier people." - Peanut Walker, Shucked
ccbway
Stand-by Joined: 5/4/17
#20Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 11:28amI was also not a fan - but I can say the same thing about Oklahoma! and people seem to be taking to that at some extent.
#21Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 11:35am
Loved this at the Public and would love to see everyone from there transfer with it, particularly Mare Winningham!
I'm certain it will be a critical success but worry about its long-term financial health on Broadway.
#22Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 11:43am
MollyJeanneMusic said: "I've always wondered why more musicals don't go to the Belasco."
I think the list of musicals that have recouped at the Belasco is a short one which may be a contributing factor but I don't know if producers give that serious consideration when picking a theatre.
#23Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 12:12pm
The original London cast was stunning. I hope it's a big success!
astorian_ofthe_heart
Chorus Member Joined: 5/6/19
#24Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 1:00pm
I absolutely loved this at the Public. The Belasco seems like the ideal theater for this show, being so intimate. It'll be interesting to see how they do commercially. I can actually imagine a bunch of tourists seeing "songs of Bob Dylan" and wanting to go, but I don't know how long that will last.
GeorgeandDot
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/13/16
#25Girl From The North Country - Broadway
Posted: 6/18/19 at 1:22pmI loved the score and the book, but I didn't love the cast at The Public. The show felt de-energized in comparison to the London production. I did like Mare Winningham, but Shirley Henderson and Sheila Atim were definitely missed. It is VERY depressing and I could see that word of mouth being a problem. It's one of the shows that you hear people say "It's great but it's soooo depressing."
