Bright Star
By Music, Book and Story by Steve Martin; Music, Lyrics and Story by Edie Brickell
Bright Star is a musical that needs 17 or more performers (6 women, 8 men, 3 any gender). Licensed by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
- Type
- musical
- Cast size
- 17 or more performers
- Roles
- 6 women, 8 men, 3 any gender
- Cast notes
- 6W, 8M, 3 Any, Ensemble
- Running time
- About 120 minutes
- Dance
- Moderate dance
- Genre
- drama
- Licensor
- Theatrical Rights Worldwide
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Synopsis
Inspired by a true story, BRIGHT STAR is a sweeping, heartfelt musical featuring a Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 1940s, this deeply emotional tale explores love, loss, and the transformative power of redemption. 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 o
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