Girl from the North Country
Irish playwright-director Conor McPherson spins a tale of strife in the Great Depression—set to songs by Bob Dylan—in Girl From the North Country, which we gave four stars during its New York run.
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This vintage entertainment palace is the headquarters of Broadway/LA, which specializes in big-budget musicals. When the Pantages is occupied by a long-running show such as Wicked, Broadway/LA's shorter runs are booked into other spaces, such as the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
Irish playwright-director Conor McPherson spins a tale of strife in the Great Depression—set to songs by Bob Dylan—in Girl From the North Country, which we gave four stars during its New York run.
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