2016 Tony Award Nominee for Best Musical! Created by comedy legend Steve Martin and Grammy winner Edie Brickell, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set in the Appalachian region during the 1920s and '40s. This richly emotional story weaves together two chapters in the life of literary editor Alice Murphy; the first, as a young girl from a rural town in love with the son of a prominent family; and the second, as mentor to a young soldier just back from the war.
Propelled by a rousing bluegrass score with beautiful melodies and brimming with charm, Bright Star is a refreshingly original uplifting theatrical journey that will hold you tightly in its grasp.
Content Advisory: The musical includes depictions of misogynistic and sexist behavior and remarks, staged physical and emotional intimacy, simulated physical violence against an infant and emotional manipulation.
Featuring:
Susanna Creel* - Alice Murphy
Connor McLeod* - Billy Cane
John DellaMorte* - Daddy Cane
Virginia Ohlson - Margo
Tony Denault* - Max
Wyn Barrows* - Florence
Brianna Malcolm* - Edna
Jack Martin* - Daryl
Emily Mello* - Lucy
Liz Argo - Mama Murphy
Dan Svirsky - Daddy Murphy
Dan Wehncke - Mayor Dobbs
Dan Zajac - Jimmy Ray Dobbs
Julio Rivera* - Stanford
Patrick Preston - Dr. Norquist
Caroline Lane* - Government Clerk
Charlie Lane* - Well Dressed Woman
Samantha Boragine* - Spirit
Raven Berry* - Spirit
Andrea Molina* - Spirit
Gwendolyn Lyons* - ensemble
Taylor Read - ensemble
Tom Frederick* - ensemble
Production Team:
Vana Trudeau - Director
Sarah Fachada - Music & Vocal Director
Brandon Simmons - Choreographer
Matt Kohler - Scenic Designer
Ronn Campbell - Lighting Designer
Fran Lautenberger - Costume Designer
Jess Wilson - Intimacy Coordinator
Charlie Lane* - Dance Captain
Kat Frommeyer* - Dramaturg
Kimberly Monteiro - Stage Manager Mentor & Box Office Manager
Natalia Molina* - Stage Manager
Eamon Welch-Viens* - Assistant Stage Manager
Isabella Andrini* - Assistant Stage Manager
*CCCC Student
Bright Star is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
