Girl From The North Country

See it if You enjoy ground-breaking productions, great singing, Bob Dylan music

Don't see it if you expect a traditional musical, hate Bob Dylan, prefer a happy ending

Also This is a hard show to describe, totally original in concept and staging, very absorbing. with a large and talented cast. Rather than advancing the plot, the music establishes the mood--which is bleak. The time is the Depression, everyone has a problem and there are no happy solutions. Anyone interested in theater should find this
worth seeing for its originality. And Dylan fans will no doubt come just for the songs.... Read more Read less

See it if You like Bob Dylans music and good singing a 1930's set story with a large cast.

Don't see it if Show has music that doesnt match the story and you may not enjoy it if you are not a Bob Dylan fan.

See it if A beautifully conceived and performed theater piece, moving, poetic, feels classic yet original. Gorgeous arrangements of Dylan's music

Don't see it if You are put off by plays that are set in 1930s Mid-America, are not strictly realistic drama or musical theater,or that echo Wilder, Saroyan

Also Dylan's words and music are not used to tell the story so much as to express and deepen the emotion. The characters and situation are archetypal but sadly relevant to our times. Excellent cast.Saw it during previews, I'm sure it will get even better... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate Dylan's music and you're okay with non-traditional storytelling and like beautiful singing.

Don't see it if you're looking for a "musical." This is a play with music, the music sets a tone, intention, and emotion, but does not further the plot.

Also I found this play extremely resonant and the music was gorgeous. I think people's dissatisfaction may come from missed expectations and unique genre. As explained in the program and articles in the NYTimes, this piece is hard to categorize and the music is not meant to further the plot. Unlike traditional jukebox musicals, they haven't concocted a story that inelegantly relates to the music; They use the music to externalize the characters' internal lives. This play works the way great music works-it makes you feel something. Maybe you don't relate to the exact lyrics or experience of a song, but you feel its intentions and emotions. That's what the songs in this play do-they make sense in an abstract rather than literal way. The new arrangements are magnificent but this isn't a fluffy musical.... Read more Read less

See it if You want an a truly unique experience with a fantastic cast, great book, incredible interpretation of Bob Dylan, and more.

Don't see it if Don't want to think about a musical after you leave it.

See it if You want to see something different and hear some great songs

Don't see it if You don't like shows that are flashy and have a lot of action

See it if You want a quality night at the theatre and you enjoy seeing things based on real life. Also if you want to leave singing some great tunes!

Don't see it if You aren’t a bob Dylan fan or are expecting a cheesy musical night out

See it if Singing that reminds you how many super talented people there are out there. The story line is bleak and gets bleaker but hey, that's life

Don't see it if you don't like Poet Laureate words brought alive