Bright Star

Music, Book, and Story by Steve Martin

Music, Lyrics, and Story by Edie Brickell

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Directed by Will and Kristin Butler

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Filmed live on the Hillsboro High School stage

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Streaming May 28-29, 2021

 

Inspired by a true story and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. 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 on a journey to understand her past – and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. Propelled by an ensemble of onstage singers and dancers, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tight in its grasp, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

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Performances

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Friday, May 28 at 7 pm

Saturday, May 29 at 7 pm