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“Girl, Interrupted” Debuts at Public Theater, Stars Juliana Canfield

6/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Girl, Interrupted opened at the Public Theater in New York City, running through July 12, 2026.
The play was written by Martyna Majok, directed by Jo Bonney, and billed as a “play with music”.
Juliana Canfield stars as Susanna Kaysen, with King Princess and Mia Pak in the cast.
Critics praise solo songs like “Burn It Out” and “Give Me Fifteen,” though they note the score sometimes feels detached.

History

Historical Context

Michael Bennett’s workshop-derived musical A Chorus Line premiered off-Broadway in July 1975, won nine Tony Awards and the 1976 Pulitzer, and set a new standard for blending dialogue, song and dance. That model resurfaces in Martyna Majok’s Girl, Interrupted at the Public Theater, directed by Jo Bonney and starring Juliana Canfield, which likewise weaves narrative and music.

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Story summary

Girl, Interrupted opened at the Public Theater in New York City, running through July 12, 2026.
The play was written by Martyna Majok, directed by Jo Bonney, and billed as a “play with music”.
Juliana Canfield stars as Susanna Kaysen, with King Princess and Mia Pak in the cast.
Critics praise solo songs like “Burn It Out” and “Give Me Fifteen,” though they note the score sometimes feels detached.

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