About this item

From Grammy winners Steve Martin and Edie Brickell comes Broadway s new 'shining achievement' BRIGHT STAR, a new musical about the stories we tell... and the ones we don t.Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie and inspired by a real event, this 'unabashedly romantic' (The New York Times) original musical 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 musicians 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 something rare a Broadway musical that's as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.