GIRL (Returns) FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Performances

I was invited to go to the filming Yesterday but didn't end up going. They wanted me to sit in that theatre for 5 hours! Might still try ti catch it before it closes.

Those 5 hours yesterday were incredible. The show is so special and I really do hope they’re able to defy the odds and come back strong.

jkcohen626 said: "Jordan Catalano said: "Those 5 hours yesterday were incredible. The show is so special and I really do hope they’re able to defy the odds and come back strong."

You went? What took 5 hours? Was it just very stop-and-go or did they do the show multiple times?"

It took 5 hours because they were filming a proshot.

They said they had filmed the show the prior 3 days and this was the last one they were doing with a full audience.
Yesterday was the full show and then a long break while they reset the cameras to focus on the audience and do some pickup shots from different segments of songs, where audience would be seen. So with all of the stopping and starting and resetting of that second part of the day, that’s what made it that long.

Sign on the window says: the North Country is back open!

Tonight, the Bob Dylan tuner Girl From the North Country kicks off one last Broadway limited engagement at the Belasco Theatre, through June 11 only. Craig Bierko joins the principal cast as Mr. Burke.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts later tonight on your trip to Duluth, OffOnBwayHi.

Will be seeing the show this afternoon.

(Apologies for any formatting issues, this website is hard to write on no matter what mobile browser you’re using.) I was there last night for the re-opening - my third time, so like many above, I was already a lover of the show. My previous two times had been lottery wins and were both second row centre. Last night was mid orchestra, slightly left, with a wider view - so now I understand what people mean when they say it’s a perfect match of show & theatre. It really does look superb in that Belasco architecture.
Sitting farther back also allowed me to see the crowd getting into it/recognizing songs/understanding moments etc. So that was a bonus. It seemed like a full orchestra and full mezzanine, and maybe even a few people in the balcony. There was some movement up there/people peeking over the edge.



The audience was onboard from the get go. Applause during the “welcome back to Broadway” announcement, applause after “this performance will be conducted by”, applause again after “enjoy the show”, and another applause during the blackout when musicians and actors were walking into place. It was a wonderful energy and the exact welcome the company, the show, the producers, and the ghost of Belasco deserved.



In fact, applause was jammed in after every song until and including Duquesne Whistle. During the initial enthusiasm, I had thought “oh everyone here knows the show.” But then after every number’s abrupt end and over dialogue that followed, they applauded loud and clear by hook or by crook. So maybe most didn’t have knowledge of the “we don’t want to you applaud yet” motif.



The cast was excellent as always. My first time seeing Jeannette as Mrs Neilsen, as I’d had Chelsea both earlier times. ***Possible Spoiler*** Both ladies are brilliant, but I prefer Chelsea’s “gentler” overall character who then comes to Elizabeth’s defense in act two with a surprise strength. With Jeanette, she walked in and you already knew she was going to deal with the reverend.



Craig Bierko was quite different and effective in his own way. There’s a levity and jokester aspect to his Mr Burke, and therefore he’s quite unassuming. He also didn’t have a knife for the fishing rod scene with the reverend. Whether this was a missing prop or a choice to lessen the danger of the character by not having a knife, I don’t know. Still, all these points overall made the act two revelation even more jarring and surprising. You think, “shirt, he did that?” with Craig as opposed to “oh sure, I can see him doing that now” with Marc. And it was even more moving to see that a father could be driven to taking that step. ***End spoilers***



I know I’m in the wrong thread, but regarding the pro-shot: one of the producers of the show is the creator of Survivor, and has a history in TV. I’m guessing that’s where the money came from. And maybe some cash from Bob Dylan himself? Just a guess. But I think this will end up released, and put together very very well. Hopefully it’s soon.


Meanwhile, get to the Belasco if you can. The only thing better than seeing a screening of this beautiful show is seeing it live in person. Moving, surprising, challenging, and brilliantly creative.

Updated On: 4/30/22 at 12:50 PM

Saw it three times, including the “closing” matinee. My feelings for the piece are mysterious - its emotional wallop isn’t easily explainable - and I love this company. Glad to hear Bierko has scored in one of the most challenging roles. I may have to return.

I would be so thrilled if, by some miracle, Kimber Elayne Sprawl got a Featured Actress Tony nom. Her “Tight Connection…/Has Anybody Seen My Love” was one of my favorite musical moments of this past season. She’s phenomenal.

WiCkEDrOcKS said: "I would be so thrilled if, by some miracle, Kimber Elayne Sprawl got a Featured Actress Tony nom. Her “Tight Connection…/Has Anybody Seen My Love” was one of my favorite musical moments of this past season. She’s phenomenal."

100% agree and hope! Very special moment! Ugh

Kimber MUST get a nomination. If she doesn’t, we should absolutely riot.

Auggie27 said: "Saw it three times, including the “closing” matinee. My feelings for the piece are mysterious - its emotional wallop isn’t easily explainable - and I love this company."

Same! It is a mysterious show. But isn't that like Dylan's music?

Speaking of: