BRIGHT STAR
BRIGHT STAR
BRIGHT STAR is an uplifting Broadway musical inspired by a true story, featuring a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Set in the American South during the 1920s and '40s, the show weaves a poignant tale of love, loss, and redemption. The musical unfolds Alice’s journey from her carefree youth in the Blue Ridge Mountains to her present-day life as a successful editor in Asheville, whose encounter with a young soldier named Billy awakens painful memories of a child she once lost
Inspired By A True Story
Music, Book & Story by Steven Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
All performances will be in Wagner College's Main Hall Theatre.
N.B. The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is being held on May 3, 2026. Please anticipate traffic delays and allow additional time for travel.
CONTENT WARNING
BRIGHT STAR includes themes of grief, loss, and trauma. There are also depictions of physical injury, child endangerment and abandonment, and intense emotional distress. Viewer discretion is advised.
BRIGHT STAR is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the America, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
Produced by Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Zebulon LLC, Jay Alix & Una Jackman, Len Blavatnik, James L. Nederland, Carson & Joseph Gleberman, Balboa Park Productions
The Shubert Organization, Jamie deRoy/Catherine Adler/Cricket Jiranek
In Association with Rodger Hess, A.C. Orange International, Broadway Across America, Sally Jacobs & Warren Baker, Diana DiMenna, Exeter Capital, Agnes Gund, True Love Production and The Old Globe.
World premiere at the Old Globe, San Diego, CA on September 28, 2014. Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director Michael G. Murphy, Managing Director.
A workshop production of BRIGHT STAR was presented by New York Stage and Film & Vassar College at the Powerhouse Theatre, Summer 2013.