"Conor McPherson, the Irish dramatist who gave us The Weir and Shining City, has a singular gift for making the ordinary glow with an extra dimension, like a gentle phosphorescence waiting to be coaxed into radiance."--Ben Brantley, The New York TimesIn the throes of the Great Depression, a family in Duluth, Minnesota is teetering on the edge of collapse. Each member of the family is wondering where to turn, until one finally discovers a way out. From the widely lauded Irish dramatist known for his haunting tales of working class Ireland, Girl from the North Country uses many of the most-loved songs from the repertoire of Bob Dylan, giant of American folk music (and himself a native son of Duluth). Dylan's songs weave deftly in and out of this riveting narrative, producing a uniquely crafted play with music.Featuring sixteen songs including: "Just Like a Woman,"...
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