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Broadway musical spotlighting Bob Dylan’s catalog to make Iowa debut

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November 16th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Bob Dylan is considered one of the greatest singer-songwriters in generations, and a new touring Broadway production based entirely on his music will make a week-long stop in Iowa later this month. Actress and singer Chiara Trentalange starred in the original New York City cast of “Girl From The North Country” and she’ll be performing in Des Moines. The 31-year-old Trentalange wasn’t even born when Dylan first became popular, but she’s a longtime fan.

The story is set in 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota, which is Dylan’s hometown, and follows a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse. The musical contains 20 Dylan songs. Trentalange says you’ll definitely hear songs you know, and likely a few you’ve never heard before.

Chiara Trentalange and Ben Biggers (Photo provided by Des Moines Performing Arts)

The Tony Award-winning show will play the Des Moines Civic Center from November 28th through December 3rd.