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BIO

Edie Arlisa Brickell (born March 10, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter widely known for 1988's Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, the debut album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, which went to No. 4 on the Billboard albums chart. She is married to singer-songwriter Paul Simon.


Love Has Come for You was released on April 23, 2013. The album is a collaboration with Steve Martin. Both appeared on talk shows, such as The View and Late Show with David Letterman, to promote the album in April 2013.

Starting in May 2013, she toured with Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers throughout North America.

In 2016, the musical Bright Star – to which she contributed music, lyrics, and story – opened on Broadway at the Cort Theatre.

In 2017, Brickell and Martin appeared in the documentary film The American Epic Sessions directed by Bernard MacMahon. They recorded "The Coo Coo Bird", a traditional English folk song, live on the first electrical sound recording system from the 1920s. The track appeared on the accompanying soundtrack, Music from The American Epic Sessions.

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Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)

Edie Brickell, Bright Star

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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BRIGHT STAR Comes to Matthews Playhouse

This winter, Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts will invite audiences to experience Bright Star, a moving tale of love and redemption set in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains during the 1920s and 1940s.
AN AXEMAS STORY IN CONCERT Set for 54 Below Next Month

54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, has announced the return engagement of Charlie O'Leary's AN AXEMAS STORY, directed by Mackenna Goodrich, with music direction by Sara Linger.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Arizona Repertory Theatre

BRIGHT STAR is a joyous and rousing production writes our critic.
Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer Will Lead PARADE On Tour

BroadwayWorld has learned that Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer will lead the tour of Broadway revival of Parade as Leo and Lucille Frank, which will tour in 2025.
BRIGHT STAR Opens The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television's 2024/25 Season

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television has announced its 2024/25 theatre season, featuring a selection of award-winning musicals and plays and musicals spanning the late 19th century through to the modern day.
Marquette Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup

Marquette Theatre has announced its 2024-25 schedule of performances, highlighted by the world premiere of “In the Cities of Refuge,” its first-ever commissioned work, and “Bright Star,” a musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.
Cotuit Center For The Arts to Present MORE WOMEN ROCK! - A Celebration Of Female Musical Legends

Cotuit Center for the Arts announces 'More Women ROCK!', a celebration of female musical legends. Enjoy performances highlighting the contributions of iconic women in music history.
Matthews Playhouse Announces BRIGHT STAR And More for 29th Mainstage Season

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Mainstage Season.
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Kelsey Theatre This Month

Maurer Productions OnStage will present the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical 'Bright Star' May 31-June 9 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.
North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025

The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Red Curtain Theatre

What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Red Curtain Theatre? Intimate size theatres are my newest favorite way to watch shows, so when I heard that Red Curtain Theatre, 913 W Oak Street, in Conway, was bringing BRIGHT STAR to their newly remodeled performance area May 3-5 and May 10-12, I was intrigued.
Theatre Philadelphia Reveals Lineup For 2024 Philly Theatre Week

Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week featuring performances, readings, workshops, pre-sales and special events from April 4 to April 14, 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan to Perform Armenian Music Concert in Brooklyn

Enjoy an evening of Armenian music with Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan, accompanied by a string quartet. The concert will take place at Roulette in Downtown Brooklyn. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season

The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cinnabar Theater Announces GUTENBERG!, BRIGHT STAR, And More for 52nd Season

Cinnabar Theater will take their performances on the road to SSU and the Petaluma SRJC campus for the 2024/25 season.
Review: Mama's Next Big Act Finalist And Winner Bring Shows FAMILY TIES And JOURNEY TO THE CENTER to Don't Tell Mama

BIG voiced Mama's Next Big Act finalist Nicole Spano and winner LaRaisha DiEvelyn Dionne DELIVERED their shows to the renowned cabaret hot spot!
Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present the musical Bright Star January 5-7 at THE BLACK BOX.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha

What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha?
Interview: Megan Wirts of BRIGHT STAR at LionHeart Productions Has a Story to Tell!

LionHeart Productions is presenting Bright Star, a beautiful story about faith, hope, love and forgiveness. Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. This Tony nominated show (nominated the same year as Wicked)  will have you tapping your toes to it’s country/bluegrass sound.   We had the chance to interview one of the male leads of the show and see what Megan had to say about playing the lead role of Alice, and her thoughts on Bright Star.
Interview: David Hatter of BRIGHT STAR at LionHeart Productions

LionHeart Productions is presenting Bright Star, a beautiful story about faith, hope, love and forgiveness. Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. This Tony nominated show (nominated the same year as Wicked)  will have you tapping your toes to it’s country/bluegrass sound.   We had the chance to interview one of the male leads of the show and see what David had to say about playing the role of Jimmy Ray, and his thoughts on Bright Star.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Edie Brickell written?

Edie Brickell has written 1 shows including Bright Star (Music and Lyrics).

What awards has Edie Brickell been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Bright Star, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bright Star and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bright Star.

What awards has Edie Brickell won?

Edie Brickell has won the Outstanding Music Award at the Drama Desk Awards for Bright Star and the Outstanding New Score Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bright Star.

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