Bright Star at Western Connecticut State Univ

Authors

• Edie Brickell
• Philip Barry
• Steve Martin

Tony Awards and Nominations for Bright Star

Year	Category	Result
2016	Best Musical	Nominated

Inspired by an astonishing true event, the wholly original new musical BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 40s. When successful literary editor Alice Murphy meets an ambitious young soldier just home from World War II, their connection inspires Alice to confront a shocking incident from her past. Together they discover a long-buried secret with the power to transform their lives.