GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY closing January 23; hopes to reopen at different Shubert house in the spring — Page 3

As some of us stated before (and were not believed lol) Hangmen announced their opening at the Golden in April. The main reason for the lack of announcement on a return was trying to figure out casting for the two stars (Dan Stevens had to walk away some time ago due to scheduling. I was really hopeful they could work things out to get Mark Addy to return, but alas). 

So really, Girl From the North Country just has the Broadhurst as a viable option for a return. Unless another show at a relatively intimate theater closes up shop soon. I'm not confident it will return. I know the team has confidence in its Tony chances, but it just is absolutely not going to win Best Musical (it could get other wins, but Musical is the only prize which would change the trajectory of its finances). The Tonys want to awards original musicals above all in that category, and they have SIX, A Strange Loop, Flying Over Sunset, Mrs. Doubtfire, Mr. Saturday Night, and Paradise Square which fit that bill this season. If only GFTNC could have qualified for the previous Tony Awards where it might have taken down Moulin Rouge thanks to its original story, and if not, at least would have gotten tons of attention as one of the only eligible musicals. Oh well.

MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "As some of us stated before (and were not believed lol) Hangmen announced their opening at the Golden in April. The main reason for the lack of announcement on a return was trying to figure out casting for the two stars (Dan Stevens had to walk away some time ago due to scheduling. I was really hopeful they could work things out to get Mark Addy to return, but alas).

So really, Girl From the North Country just has the Broadhurst as a viable option for a return. Unless another show at a relatively intimate theater closes up shop soon. I'm not confident it will return. I know the team has confidence in its Tony chances, but it just is absolutely not going to win Best Musical (it could get other wins, but Musical is the only prize which would change the trajectory of its finances). The Tonys want to awards original musicals above all in that category, and they have SIX, A Strange Loop, Flying Over Sunset, Mrs. Doubtfire, Mr. Saturday Night, and Paradise Square which fit that bill this season. If only GFTNC could have qualified for the previous Tony Awards where it might have taken down Moulin Rouge thanks to its original story, and if not, at least would have gotten tons of attention as one of the only eligible musicals. Oh well."

So Doubtfire - a movie - is more original than GFNC which is an original story with Dylan's music? Huh?

They’re still posting videos on their Instagram and replying to commenters saying “Stay Tuned” so it’s sounds like an announcement might be forthcoming.

I can’t imagine it would be a long time otherwise they’d be S.O.L

RippedMan said: "So Doubtfire - a movie - is more original than GFNC which is an original story with Dylan's music? Huh?"

Doesn't take a genius to understand they meant original score given the other titles listed. Ya'll just love being condescending don't you?

I think that if North Country returns and stays with Shubert it would go to New World Stages or Stage 42. I just don't see them giving up the Booth or Golden for this show. 

RippedMan said: "MayAudraBlessYou2 said: "As some of us stated before (and were not believed lol) Hangmen announced their opening at the Golden in April. The main reason for the lack of announcement on a return was trying to figure out casting for the two stars (Dan Stevens had to walk away some time ago due to scheduling. I was really hopeful they could work things out to get Mark Addy to return, but alas).

So really, Girl From the North Country just has the Broadhurst as a viable option for a return. Unless another show at a relatively intimate theater closes up shop soon. I'm not confident it will return. I know the team has confidence in its Tony chances, but it just is absolutely not going to win Best Musical (it could get other wins, but Musical is the only prize which would change the trajectory of its finances). The Tonys want to awards original musicals above all in that category, and they have SIX, A Strange Loop, Flying Over Sunset, Mrs. Doubtfire, Mr. Saturday Night, and Paradise Square which fit that bill this season. If only GFTNC could have qualified for the previous Tony Awards where it might have taken down Moulin Rouge thanks to its original story, and if not, at least would have gotten tons of attention as one of the only eligible musicals. Oh well."

So Doubtfire - a movie - is more original than GFNC which is an original story with Dylan's music? Huh?"

"Doubtfire" isn't a jukebox show.  To much of mainstream musical theater people, there's no difference between Bob Dylan and ABBA.  They're not Sondheim, R&H, etc., etc.

Auggie27 said: "New rumors: that Girl from the North Country will stay at the Belasco, and Mockingbird is of indeterminate status. Has anyone seen ticket availability for Mockingbird? Is the set for Girl still sitting in the Belasco? Was their a load out?"

Unless I’m missing it but I don’t think tickets are on sale ? Or maybe Telecharge stopped ticket sales. I really didn’t take notice until now. But Telecharge does have a note saying the show will reopen at the Belasco in June. 

I went to Girl twice and really was impressed by the marvelous cast that made this show so powerful. I sincerely hope for their return to the stage. 

Finally a hopeful sign!  I'm planning a trip to New York late April and was hoping the show would return. Hope they announce soon!

So there hasn't been a load-out, or a replaced marquee? It's odd that Mockingbird wouldn't immediately put up a new one, consistent with its exemplary media campaigns (one of the best of the last few years). Yes, June 1 isn't near. But still. And as others note, you cannot buy Mockingbird tickets at this time. Odd. Nothing seems a done deal. 

BCfitasafiddle said: "Casting call out looking for a male swing. Says rehearsals start April 4th with the first performance in mid to late April."

Looks like the entire cast as of 1/23 is returning, except Alex Joseph Grayson. The casting call specifically calls for a Black male, and Grayson was the only Black male swing in the show back in January.

Jordan Catalano said: "I was told Kudisch is starting a new musical out of town in a couple months."

Always possible that he returns to GIRL and then leaves for that regional contract. (Wanna give us a little hint of what it might be?)