Bright Star
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.
To help bring the long-awaited production of Bright Star to life, you can join the Constellation of Sponsors! This giving effort is led by an anonymous donor who has contributed $5,000 toward the goal of $15,000. Join the effort with a gift of $50 or more and be recognized on banners and in the playbill. Click here to make your donation!
March 30-April 16, 2023
An editor in 1940s North Carolina sets out to find the true story of her difficult history in this homey musical that flits between the present and the past in a heartbeat. The emotional and uplifting Appalachian tale is inspired by a true story and features a gorgeous Tony-nominated bluegrass score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. How far are you willing to go for love? The musical you've waited 3 years to see will finally take the stage at GET.
Want to volunteer as an usher and see the show for free? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.
Content Note//
This musical includes themes of pregnancy & childbirth, infant loss, alcohol use, and dying/grief. For a more detailed breakdown of the content, please visit get.org/bright-star-content.
CREATIVE TEAM & CAST:
BRIGHT STAR, by Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
Directed & Choreographed by Thomas W. Jones II.
Music Directed by Christian Magby & LeRell Ross.
Casting by Candy McLellan.
Set by Stephanie Polhemus.
Props by Topher Payne.
Costumes by Dr. L. Nyrobi Moss.
Hair/Wigs by George Deavours.
Lights by Elisabeth Cooper.
Sound by Benjo Verge.
Technical Direction by Ben Warren.
Production Management by Art Moore.
Stage Management by Savannah Rootes, Sedona Boncore, & Victoria Nation.
Featuring: Liza Jaine, Sully Brown, Karastyn Bibb, Lowrey Brown, Tabitha Cheyenne, Fenner Eaddy, Maggie Gilroy, Sarah Joyce Hack, Arianna Hardaway, Avani Lesane, Carlie Maze, James Allen McCune, Meaghan Paetkau, Claudio Pestana, Russell Scott, Alex Self, Graham Smith, Jody Woodruff.
