Three on the Aisle: Conor McPherson and His Ghosts
The critics talk with the ‘Girl From the North Country’ playwright about his work and its meanings, and discuss ‘Mockingbird’ at MSG, a new take on ‘Dracula,’ and a James Baldwin revival in D.C.
All Stories About Bob Dylan
Conor McPherson, Bringing Dylan Back Home
How did an Irish playwright put an American icon’s music on the stage? It helped to think a bit like a songwriter.
‘Girl From the North Country’: How Does It Feel?
Conor McPherson, handed Bob Dylan’s complete song catalogue, no strings attached, brings it all back home.
Dario Fo, Another Nobel Laureate Best Heard Aloud
Like Bob Dylan’s songs, Fo’s plays gave voice to his times and continue to live most fully in the moment of performance.
