Bright Star

Bright Star is a captivating musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, set in the American South in the 1920s and 1940s. The story weaves together two timelines, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption through the lens of Southern folk music. At its heart, Bright Star tells the poignant tale of Alice Murphy, a writer whose life takes unexpected turns as she navigates her past and present. The musical’s original score, blending bluegrass and folk, brings an authentic and heartfelt atmosphere to the narrative, enriching the emotional depth of the characters’ journeys.