Edie Brickell
Latest News on Edie Brickell:
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arkansas State University Beebe (Nov 17, 2025)
BRIGHT STAR to be Presented at Muskegon Civic Theatre (Oct 30, 2025)
Video: First Look at the Toronto Premiere of BRIGHT STAR (Oct 7, 2025)
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arkansas State University Beebe (Nov 17, 2025)
BRIGHT STAR to be Presented at Muskegon Civic Theatre (Oct 30, 2025)
Video: First Look at the Toronto Premiere of BRIGHT STAR (Oct 7, 2025)
BIO
Edie Arlisa Brickell (born March 10, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter widely known for 1988's Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, the debut album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, which went to No. 4 on the Billboard albums chart. She is married to singer-songwriter Paul Simon.
Love Has Come for You was released on April 23, 2013. The album is a collaboration with Steve Martin. Both appeared on talk shows, such as The View and Late Show with David Letterman, to promote the album in April 2013.
Starting in May 2013, she toured with Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers throughout North America.
In 2016, the musical Bright Star – to which she contributed music, lyrics, and story – opened on Broadway at the Cort Theatre.
In 2017, Brickell and Martin appeared in the documentary film The American Epic Sessions directed by Bernard MacMahon. They recorded "The Coo Coo Bird", a traditional English folk song, live on the first electrical sound recording system from the 1920s. The track appeared on the accompanying soundtrack, Music from The American Epic Sessions.
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music
Edie Brickell, Bright Star
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)
Edie Brickell, Bright Star
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
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Josh Young and Emily Padgett Will Bring VALJEAN, COSETTE AND A STRING QUARTET to the Green Room 42
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-03-29 17:43:28
VIDEO: Carmen Cusack Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2020-12-06 18:01:00
VIDEO: Paul Alexander Nolan and Carmen Cusack Perform 'Whoa Mama' From BRIGHT STAR
by Stephi Wild - 2019-05-04 10:25:59
VIDEO: Carmen Cusack and the Cast of BRIGHT STAR at the Ahmanson Shine in New Music Video
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-11-01 19:52:05
VIDEO: Go Inside the Studio for A BRONX TALE's 'Belmont Avenue'; Original Broadway Cast Album Out Today!
by BWW News Desk - 2017-03-24 13:06:44
STAGE TUBE: Interview with Director Sheryl Kaller and Playwright Karen Siff Exkorn of DO THIS! Starring Carmen Cusack
by Christina Mancuso - 2017-01-16 10:53:19
TV Exclusive: Carmen Cusack Croons Tunes at BRIGHT STAR's Reunion Concert
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-01-03 17:10:09
VIDEO: Best Score Nominees Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Perform 'Tomorrow' on the TONY AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-13 09:50:02
STAGE TUBE: Wait For It! HAMILTON Cast Previews Tony Awards Performance in New 360 Degree Video
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-06-08 18:01:04
VIDEO: Danny Burstein, Zachary Levi & More Talk Tony Noms, Diversity & Rude Audiences
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-01 11:44:54
VIDEO: Laura Benanti, Megan Hilty & More Talk Careers, Fears & Tony Noms!
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-06-01 09:08:43
STAGE TUBE: Steve Martin & Carmen Cusack Talk Broadway's BRIGHT STAR on CBS THIS MORNING
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-05-24 18:13:18
STAGE TUBE: Steve Martin Surprises Audience During Entr'acte at BRIGHT STAR
by Louisa Brady - 2016-05-14 10:12:19
Tony Awards Close-Up: Sun Is Shining Hard on BRIGHT STAR's Carmen Cusack!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-15 13:00:47
STAGE TUBE: Watch Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack Sing 'If You Knew My Story' from BRIGHT STAR
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-10 09:22:30
News
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arkansas State University Beebe
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 17, 2025
Arkansas State University–Beebe brought soaring bluegrass, southern storytelling, and undeniable charm to the stage November 6–9 with their production of BRIGHT STAR, directed by Ryan Gibbons and Hope Hargrove, with music direction by Frank Pitts and Sam Holtkamp.
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 17, 2025
Arkansas State University–Beebe brought soaring bluegrass, southern storytelling, and undeniable charm to the stage November 6–9 with their production of BRIGHT STAR, directed by Ryan Gibbons and Hope Hargrove, with music direction by Frank Pitts and Sam Holtkamp.
BRIGHT STAR to be Presented at Muskegon Civic Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Muskegon Civic Theatre will present Bright Star, the Tony-nominated bluegrass musical by comedy legend Steve Martin and acclaimed singer-songwriter Edie Brickell.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Muskegon Civic Theatre will present Bright Star, the Tony-nominated bluegrass musical by comedy legend Steve Martin and acclaimed singer-songwriter Edie Brickell.
Video: First Look at the Toronto Premiere of BRIGHT STAR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Bright Star, the Toronto premiere of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Broadway musical, is now on stage at the CAA Theatre. Get a first look at footage of the production here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Bright Star, the Toronto premiere of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Broadway musical, is now on stage at the CAA Theatre. Get a first look at footage of the production here!
BRIGHT STAR Extended at the CAA Theatre Through Early November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025
Bright Star, the Toronto premiere of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Broadway musical, begins performances tonight at the CAA Theatre. Due to popular demand, the production is adding a week of performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025
Bright Star, the Toronto premiere of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Broadway musical, begins performances tonight at the CAA Theatre. Due to popular demand, the production is adding a week of performances.
REVIEW: In the constellation that is the Australian musical theatre scene, there is one BRIGHT STAR.
by Kym Vaitiekus - Sep 22, 2025
Sport for Jove’s production at Hayes Theatre, led by co-directors Miranda Middleton and Damien Ryan with Musical Director Alec Steedman, orchestrates an exceptional ensemble to deliver a radiant and masterful piece of musical theatre.
by Kym Vaitiekus - Sep 22, 2025
Sport for Jove’s production at Hayes Theatre, led by co-directors Miranda Middleton and Damien Ryan with Musical Director Alec Steedman, orchestrates an exceptional ensemble to deliver a radiant and masterful piece of musical theatre.
Sentinel Theatre’s “Bright Star” is a Unique Take on the Utah Favorite
by Tyler Hinton - Aug 16, 2025
Sentinel Theatre, a newly established 501c3 non-profit organization, will present the musical “Bright Star” from Aug. 29 to Sept. 6 at the Liahona Theater for the Community in Pleasant Grove, Utah, following its acclaimed inaugural production of Pasek and Paul’s “Dogfight.”
by Tyler Hinton - Aug 16, 2025
Sentinel Theatre, a newly established 501c3 non-profit organization, will present the musical “Bright Star” from Aug. 29 to Sept. 6 at the Liahona Theater for the Community in Pleasant Grove, Utah, following its acclaimed inaugural production of Pasek and Paul’s “Dogfight.”
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - Jul 27, 2025
Is it a comedy, a tragedy, a drama, or a love story? Bright Star at Susquehanna Stage is hard to classify—but what’s certain is that it’s a heartfelt story about the ties that bind us, both seen and unseen.
by Jason Davis - Jul 27, 2025
Is it a comedy, a tragedy, a drama, or a love story? Bright Star at Susquehanna Stage is hard to classify—but what’s certain is that it’s a heartfelt story about the ties that bind us, both seen and unseen.
All-Canadian Cast Set For Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR at Mirvish
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025
The all-Canadian cast of Actor-Musicians have been announced for the Canadian professional premiere production of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's acclaimed Broadway musical Bright Star.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025
The all-Canadian cast of Actor-Musicians have been announced for the Canadian professional premiere production of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's acclaimed Broadway musical Bright Star.
Photos: Cinnabar Theater Concludes 52nd Season with BRIGHT STAR at Sonoma State
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025
Cinnabar Theater is set to close its 52nd season, On the Road, with a vibrant new production of Bright Star, the acclaimed Broadway musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The show will run from June 13 through 29, 2025 at the Warren Theater, located on the campus of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Check out photos from the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 13, 2025
Cinnabar Theater is set to close its 52nd season, On the Road, with a vibrant new production of Bright Star, the acclaimed Broadway musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. The show will run from June 13 through 29, 2025 at the Warren Theater, located on the campus of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. Check out photos from the show.
Review: Carmen Cusack in Concert at Theatre Raleigh
by Jeffrey Kare - May 11, 2025
Carmen opened the show with two back-to-back songs from Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star. The musical where she made her Broadway debut in 2016 after many years in the industry.
by Jeffrey Kare - May 11, 2025
Carmen opened the show with two back-to-back songs from Steve Martin & Edie Brickell’s Bright Star. The musical where she made her Broadway debut in 2016 after many years in the industry.
Interview: Carmen Cusack on WICKED, BRIGHT STAR, & BULL DURHAM
by Jeffrey Kare - May 6, 2025
Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns returns to the area after starring as Annie in last season's Bull Durham: The Musical.
by Jeffrey Kare - May 6, 2025
Coming to Theatre Raleigh to perform in concert this Saturday night is Carmen Cusack. She returns returns to the area after starring as Annie in last season's Bull Durham: The Musical.
BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Barn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025
Only bluegrass in the building as The Barn Theatre concludes its 97th Season with Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Tony-nominated musical Bright Star, directed by Joe Elefante of Pompton Plains, NJ.
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025
Only bluegrass in the building as The Barn Theatre concludes its 97th Season with Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Tony-nominated musical Bright Star, directed by Joe Elefante of Pompton Plains, NJ.
Tony-Nominated Musical BRIGHT STAR Hits The Stage At Mira Costa High School
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025
Students from the multi-award-winning Mira Costa Drama/Tech program will present the spring production featuring the original Broadway set, props, and costumes for the first time in student theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025
Students from the multi-award-winning Mira Costa Drama/Tech program will present the spring production featuring the original Broadway set, props, and costumes for the first time in student theatre.
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR Comes to Marquette Theatre in April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Marquette Theatre will present “Bright Star,” a musical written by Steve Martin and singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, from Friday, April 4, to Sunday, April 13, at the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Marquette Theatre will present “Bright Star,” a musical written by Steve Martin and singer-songwriter Edie Brickell, from Friday, April 4, to Sunday, April 13, at the Evan P. and Marion Helfaer Theatre, 525 N. 13th St.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Candlelight Music Theatre
by Greer Firestone - Mar 23, 2025
What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAOver recent years, Candlelight has taken a few risks on mainstage shows. Aisle Say had never heard of BIG FISH. It was a stunner with electric choreography and an inspiring, uplisting story; analogous to the current running BRIGHT STAR.R at Candlelight Music Theatre?
by Greer Firestone - Mar 23, 2025
What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAOver recent years, Candlelight has taken a few risks on mainstage shows. Aisle Say had never heard of BIG FISH. It was a stunner with electric choreography and an inspiring, uplisting story; analogous to the current running BRIGHT STAR.R at Candlelight Music Theatre?
BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Candlelight Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Bright Star is coming to the Candlelight Theatre in Delaware next month. Performances run March 15 – April 19, 2025. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Bright Star is coming to the Candlelight Theatre in Delaware next month. Performances run March 15 – April 19, 2025. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
Spotlight: BRIGHT STAR at Matthews Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Jan 15, 2025
Matthews Playhouse Presents 'Bright Star' - a Musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Based on a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star sweeps audiences into a tale of love and redemption in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina of the 1920s and '40s.
by BWW Special Offer - Jan 15, 2025
Matthews Playhouse Presents 'Bright Star' - a Musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Based on a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star sweeps audiences into a tale of love and redemption in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina of the 1920s and '40s.
BRIGHT STAR Comes to Matthews Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
This winter, Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will invite audiences to experience Bright Star, a moving tale of love and redemption set in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains during the 1920s and 1940s.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
This winter, Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will invite audiences to experience Bright Star, a moving tale of love and redemption set in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains during the 1920s and 1940s.
AN AXEMAS STORY IN CONCERT Set for 54 Below Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, has announced the return engagement of Charlie O'Leary's AN AXEMAS STORY, directed by Mackenna Goodrich, with music direction by Sara Linger.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, has announced the return engagement of Charlie O'Leary's AN AXEMAS STORY, directed by Mackenna Goodrich, with music direction by Sara Linger.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arizona Repertory Theatre
by Zach Wetzel - Oct 20, 2024
BRIGHT STAR is a joyous and rousing production writes our critic.
by Zach Wetzel - Oct 20, 2024
BRIGHT STAR is a joyous and rousing production writes our critic.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Edie Brickell written?
Edie Brickell has written 1 shows including Bright Star (Music and Lyrics).
What awards has Edie Brickell been nominated for?
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Bright Star, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bright Star and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bright Star.
What awards has Edie Brickell won?
Edie Brickell has won the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for Bright Star and the Outstanding New Score award (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bright Star.
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