Actor's Express Presents "Girl from the North Country"

Atlanta premiere of the Tony-winning musical featuring Bob Dylan's songs

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Actor's Express, in partnership with Oglethorpe University Theatre, is presenting the Atlanta premiere of "Girl from the North Country", a musical that transforms the cherished songs of Bob Dylan into a tale of love, loss, and resilience set in 1934 Duluth, Minnesota during the Great Depression.

Why it matters

This production marks the Atlanta debut of the critically acclaimed musical that received multiple Tony nominations, including for its innovative orchestrations that lift Dylan's iconic songs into a new realm of transcendent beauty. The partnership between Actor's Express and Oglethorpe University Theatre also highlights the continued collaboration between Atlanta's professional and academic theater communities.

The details

"Girl from the North Country" is written by Conor McPherson, with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan. The production is directed by Freddie Ashley and will run from January 29 to March 8, 2026. The musical follows a group of restless travelers who find refuge in a modest boarding house, where love, loss, and the power of music help them weather the challenges of the Great Depression.

  • The production will run from January 29 to March 8, 2026.
  • The Atlanta premiere marks the first time the musical has been performed in the city.

The players

Conor McPherson

The playwright who adapted the story and wove Bob Dylan's songs into the narrative.

Bob Dylan

The legendary American singer-songwriter whose music is featured in the production.

Freddie Ashley

The director of the Atlanta production of "Girl from the North Country".

Oglethorpe University Theatre

The academic theater department partnering with Actor's Express to present the Atlanta premiere.

Actor's Express

The professional theater company producing the Atlanta premiere of "Girl from the North Country".

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What they’re saying

“When I first saw this on Broadway, I couldn't believe how beautiful it was, so I went back a second time and loved it even more. The Tony-winning orchestrations of Bob Dylan's songs lift them into a place of transcendent beauty.”

— Freddie, Director (Actor's Express)

What’s next

Tickets for the Atlanta premiere of "Girl from the North Country" are on sale now, and the production is expected to be a highlight of the 2026 theater season.

The takeaway

This production of "Girl from the North Country" offers Atlanta audiences a unique opportunity to experience the acclaimed musical that reimagines the iconic songs of Bob Dylan in a powerful and poignant story of resilience during the Great Depression.