
Bright Star
Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
directed by Tracy Bersley
an uplifting theatrical journey
Featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven 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. Inspired by a real event, set in many familiar locations in North Carolina, and propelled by an ensemble of onstage musicians and dancers, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies, and powerfully moving performances. It’s a theatrical experience as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
“It takes only one production such as “Bright Star” to understand his [Martin] and Brickell’s ability to enthrall an audience with an engrossing story and wonderful songs that aid in telling their heartfelt and fun story”
La Jolla Light
Bright Star is the culmination of PlayMakers’ Summer Youth Conservatory, a six-week practicum for high school students—both on stage and behind the scenes—combining top-notch teaching with unparalleled practical experience. Students work with professional directors, choreographers, musical directors, and theatre technicians to mount a professional quality production for all to enjoy.
AGE RECOMMENDATION
While this show is likely suitable for all ages, please refer to this plot summary if you have any concerns.
RUN TIME
Approximately two and a half hours, including one 15-minute intermission.
TICKETS AND SHOWTIMES
JUL 17
7:30p P |
JUL 18
7:30p ★ |
JUL 19
7:30p |
JUL 20
7:30p |
JUL 21
2:00p |
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JUL 22 | JUL 23 | JUL 24 | JUL 25 | JUL 26 | JUL 27 | JUL 28 |
CAST
Zuzu Bersley……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Murphy Child
Andrew Bonomolo……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Billy
Rosie Cassidy……………………………………………………………………..Dr. Norquist/Government Clerk
Imani Chabikuli……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Darryl
Hadley Connell………………………………………………………………………………….Florence/Murphy Child
Monique Fogg………………………………………………………………………………………..Spirit 4/Mary Dobbs
Mary Elizabeth Furr…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Alice
Spencer Giles…………………………………………………………………………………………………Daddy Murphy
Yaakov Huba……………………………………………………………………………………………..Daddy Cane, cello
Micah Hughes……………………………………………………………………….Spirit 3/Leanne Dobbs, guitar
Bella Lambert ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Margo
Lassha Pafford………………………………………………………………………………………Sanford/Mrs. Dobbs
Mira Pickus……………………………………………………………………………………………..Edna/Murphy Child
Divine Pipkins…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Jimmy Rae
Trey Purves……………………………………………………………………………………………….Max/Murphy Child
Beth Siegling……………………………………………………………………………………………..Lucy, guitar, piano
Riley Simutami………………………………………………………………………………………………….Mayor Dobbs
Neha Srivats…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Murphy Child
Cady van Venrooy……………………………………………………………………………….Spirit 1/Murphy Child
Lily Vance………………………………………………………………………………………Mama Murphy/Bartender
ACTOR-MUSICIANS
Spencer Giles…………………………………………………….guitar
Yaakov Huba………………………………………………………..cello
Micah Hughes…………………………………………………….guitar
Mira Pickus…………………………………………………………fiddle
Beth Siegling…………………………………………..guitar, piano
Neha Srivats……………………………………………………….piano
Cady van Venrooy………………………………………………fiddle
THEATRE TECH TEAM
Margo Buchanan………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Scenic
Maisy Christians…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Props
Alex Craig………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Scenic
Helen Erikson…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Costumes
Jessie Gleason………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Scenic
Catherine Good…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Props
Nechama Huba………………………………………………………………………………………Stage Management
Alyssa Kavanagh…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Scenic
Michael Lyons………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Scenic
Emerson Mack……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Scenic
Sam Pendola………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Scenic
Nathan Salley……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Scenic
Annabel Todd……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Scenic
Marley Usinger……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Scenic
Kit Walsh…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Costumes
Musicians
Carter Hodge…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Banjo
Ben Palmer……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Bass
Sinclair Palmer………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Bass
Neha Srivats…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Piano
Laura Thomas……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Fiddle
Dan Toot…………………………………………………………………………………….Music Director, guitar, et al
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Reviews
NEWS
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by David Kamp
Vanity Fair
Jan 8, 2016