BRIGHT STAR Music, Book, & Story by Steve Martin Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s 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 literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful bluegrass melodies and powerfully moving characters, Bright Star unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting and nostalgic theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Music, Lyrics, & Story by Edie Brickell
| Year | Category | |
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| 2016 | Best Musical |
Videos
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The Acting Company in
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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The Play That Goes Wrong
The White Theatre at The J (3/14 - 3/29) | |
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Long Time Since Yesterday
Just Off Broadway Theatre (3/12 - 3/21) | |
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Casey and Diana
Unicorn Theartre (1/28 - 2/15) | |
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The Ugly Duckling
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (4/9 - 4/9) | |
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It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That ... Sving
The White Theatre at The J (4/25 - 4/26) | |
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Ebeneezer Scrooge's Big KC MO Christmas Show
Unicorn Theartre (12/3 - 12/28) | |
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WICKED
Music Hall (8/12 - 8/30) | |
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