Mr. Burke

Princeton Symphony Orchestra Hosts Talk 'Soundtracks: From Score to Stage'
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2026

Join the Princeton Symphony Orchestra at the Princeton Public Library for an insightful discussion on musical composition with Julian Grant and Mahan Esfahani. The event, part of the free Soundtracks Series, will take place on March 5.

Mahan Esfahani Debuts Julian Grant's Harpsichord Concerto with Princeton Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present the world premiere of 'Vaudeville in Teal' by Julian Grant, featuring harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani, on March 7-8 at Richardson Auditorium.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Actor's Express
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

Actor’s Express will open its 38th season with Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson’s gorgeous musical Girl From The North Country.  Learn more about the production here!

Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Rehearsals at The Old Vic
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

The Tony and Olivier Award-winning Girl from the North Country will be presented at The Old Vic, following its world premiere at the theatre in 2017. See rehearsal photos here!

Cast Set For GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at The Old Vic
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2025

The Old Vic has announced the full cast for the return of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Girl from the North Country, following its world premiere at the theatre in 2017.

Meet The Cast Of ATI's Latest LabSeries KANNON GETS THE WIGGLES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2025

The LAB Series program is Actors Theatre of Indiana’s commitment to nurturing new plays and playwrights. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to attend.

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Orpheum Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Oct 9, 2024

Let me start off by saying, never have I left the theatre feeling so confused. That, apparently, is to be expected from 'Girl from the North Country', the latest Orpheum Memphis feature. My companion turned to me and said, 'do you understanding anything that just happened?' And as we walked to our cars, the women in front of us were going back and forth about how very lost they were and how 'it felt like being in Anatevka all night'.

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Blumenthal Performing Arts
by Perry Tannenbaum - Oct 5, 2024

At Belk Theater, with a house twice as large as the venues where GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY played London and Broadway, the touring musical seems more like a distant mirage than a precious rolling stone by a dream team.The Belk's wretched sound further hamstrings Conor McPherson's book and Bob Dylan's music and lyrics.

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre
by Steve Murray - Aug 10, 2024

What did our critic think of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Golden Gate Theatre?

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to The Orpheum
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2024

The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is headed to the Orpheum.  The tour will play Memphis at the Orpheum Theatre October 8-13, 2024.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to the Golden Gate Theatre in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

The North American Tour of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will perform a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Golden Gate Theatre beginning Tuesday, July 30 and running through Sunday, August 18, 2024.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is Coming To The Paramount in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2024

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY will be performed at The Paramount in June. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Portland in June
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024

Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium.

Interview: Jill Van Velzer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Bass Concert Hall
by Victoria Schwarz - Apr 13, 2024

I am delighted to have had a chance to interview Jill Van Velzer who plays the role of Mrs. Burke in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. An accomplished actress, Velzer has also toured with productions of Phantom of the Opera and King & I, in addition to acting in numerous regional productions.

INTO THE WOODS Comes to MMNT Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024

Into the Woods plays the Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward’s University, April 11 - 21, 2024.

Interview: Actor from Massachusetts David Benoit talks GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 12, 2024

When you’re considered to be one of the greatest songwriters ever, with a catalogue stretching back 60 years, it’s not surprising that you would want to put your music in proven hands when it’s time for Broadway.

THE SHINING Opera World Premiere Recording Set For April Release
by Michael Major - Mar 7, 2024

The Kansas City Symphony and Lyric Opera of Kansas City Chorus are led by the  eminent conductor Gerard Schwarz and join forces with an cast of soloists.  The main role of Jack Torrance is interpreted by Edward Parks, who was part of the  GRAMMY Award-winning recording of Mason Bates’ The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Comes to Portland in June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2024

Broadway in Portland will present the Portland engagement of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical Girl From The North Country at Keller Auditorium from June 18 - 23.

Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead WINDOWS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY National Tour Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Feb 15, 2024

“Like a Rolling Stone,” the Bob Dylan jukebox musical GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY rolls along at an erratic pace with haphazard direction.