Actor's Express presents: Girl from the North Country

Bob Dylan's songs transformed into a breathtaking tale of love and loss in 1930s Duluth

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Girl from North Country, written by Conor McPherson with music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, is making its Atlanta premiere at Actor's Express in partnership with Oglethorpe University Theatre. The play is set in 1934 Duluth, Minnesota during the Great Depression, where a group of weary travelers find respite in a modest boarding house as love, loss, and the power of Dylan's cherished songs breathe life into their spirits.

Why it matters

This production marks the Atlanta premiere of the Tony-winning orchestrations that transform Bob Dylan's iconic songs into a transcendent theatrical experience. The partnership between Actor's Express and Oglethorpe University Theatre brings this critically acclaimed play to a new audience, showcasing the enduring influence of Dylan's music and the ability of theater to breathe new life into beloved works.

The details

The Girl from North Country runs from January 29 to March 8, 2026, directed by Freddie Ashley. The play weaves together Dylan's cherished songs into a tale of love, loss, and resilience set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in Duluth, Minnesota.

  • The Girl from North Country runs from January 29 to March 8, 2026.
  • The play's Atlanta premiere is a partnership between Actor's Express and Oglethorpe University Theatre.

The players

Conor McPherson

The playwright who adapted the story and incorporated Bob Dylan's music into the production.

Bob Dylan

The legendary American singer-songwriter whose cherished songs are transformed into the musical backbone of the play.

Freddie Ashley

The director who is bringing the Tony-winning orchestrations of Dylan's songs to life on the Atlanta stage.

Actor's Express

The Atlanta theater company producing the play's premiere in partnership with Oglethorpe University Theatre.

Oglethorpe University Theatre

The university theater department collaborating with Actor's Express to bring this production to Atlanta audiences.

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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 (Creative Loafing)

What’s next

Tickets for The Girl from North Country are on sale now, and the production runs from January 29 to March 8, 2026 at Actor's Express in partnership with Oglethorpe University Theatre.

The takeaway

This production of The Girl from North Country promises to be a must-see event for fans of Bob Dylan's music and lovers of transformative theatrical experiences. The partnership between Atlanta's Actor's Express and Oglethorpe University Theatre brings this critically acclaimed play to a new audience, showcasing the enduring power of Dylan's songs and the ability of the theater to breathe new life into beloved works.