Girl from North Country advice

Husband. If as a 30 yo I was bored, and I feel like someone younger will definitely be as well. I don't mind the folk singer/songwriter type, but other than "hurricane' it was also too slow, musically, for me.

Unless your child is a die hard Dylan fan, this show won't do much for her. The audience for this is more The Bands Visit, not Mean Girls.

I saw this in Toronto. I know some people have raved about this show, but I just couldn’t get Into this one at all. Everyone in our group was bored silly. I’ve spent more than two decades being a regular theatregoer but I had to say this was one of my least favourite ever. I hope you enjoy if you do go! Just my two cents

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Michelle chouraqui said: "Thank you everyone. Now I am wondering if I should even go. I don't want to drag my hubby to a boring performance ?"

Take a chance and go see it. You might absolutely love it.

You literally WON THE LOTTERY. Why wouldn't you go? Form your own opinion. Don't do things based on others' tastes. Personally, I thought it was breathtaking. And I'm not even a Dylan fan. The person who compared it to Band's Visit, which I hated, is right on the spot. Same feel, though a completely different type of show.

jakethesnake said: "You literally WON THE LOTTERY. Why wouldn't you go? Form your own opinion. Don't do things based on others' tastes. Personally, I thought it was breathtaking. And I'm not even a Dylan fan. The person who compared it to Band's Visit, which I hated, is right on the spot. Same feel, though a completely different type of show."



Haha! I will see ANYTHING. My husband just started getting into theater, and I'm terrified of scaring him away from it. I need him to come to Flying Over Sunset with me, as I definitely cannot take my daughter to that one. Luckily, my sister in law just let me know that she can come! Yay! I will report back tomorrow. Thank you so much, everyone, for your responses. I really needed to work this through with some people. :)

I love the Band’s Visit for its subtlety and delicate weaving of emotions. Does this show do the same or they similarity only lies in that they are both quiet shows?

Is there any interesting directing or is it the same look throughout?

And I loved Girl From the North Country -- thought it was beautiful and moving -- and was bored by much of The Band's Visit! (Incidentally, my teenage daughter was fairly bored by both.)

Can't tell unless you go.

I loved this show at the Public, but I can't imagine many 11 year olds enjoying it. It's a bleak, sad story, occasionally interrupted by great Dylan songs.

I really enjoyed the show. Maybe I had low expectations, considering the mixed reviews on here. It wasn't without its faults, and there were some 1st night sound issues, staging, etc. But most importantly, I was invested in the characters, and (as one poster noted) entranced with the musical performances. I came out of the show singing the songs, which is always a good sign. But, there were walkouts, and I heard MANY negative comments while leaving. I did note that those who did not enjoy the show, appeared to be on the younger side. Maybe its a generational thing? Whomever said it was a play with music, hit the nail on the head. And the acting felt forced at times. On another thread, someone said that the London performers seemed more invested in their roles, I would have liked to see that.. Maybe it will come with time. I hesitate to recommend, as the show seems to have such personal reactions. But I couldn't believe I ever considered not going, as I enjoyed it so much more than DEH, my other 2020 show. Thank you again everyone.

terrilovesNY said: "Glad to hear you enjoyed the show. This is one I am looking forward to. Where were your seats located and how was the view? Thanks!!"

Orchestra row M, seats 18 & 20. They were far side, but not marked partial view, and shouldn't have been, as I never really felt obstructed. There weren't any speakers (like in jagged) blocking. I happened to be sitting behind a very tall man, so my view was not perfect. But, as a frequent lottery winner, I'm quite skilled at viewing in precious situations. the theater is beautiful.