Feature: BRIGHT STAR: CONCERT VERSION at The Firehouse Theatre
The “Sun Is Gonna Shine” as The Firehouse Theatre presents Bright Star: Concert Version
By: Lorens Portalatin Aug. 16, 2021
The "Sun Is Gonna Shine" as
The Firehouse Theatre presents
Bright Star: Concert Version
Performances September 9-26, 2021
FARMERS BRANCH, TX: After a highly successful performance run in 2019, Bright Star returns to The Firehouse Theatre this September as a concert production! Bright Star features over 20 beautiful songs and tells a beguiling tale that unfolds in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina between 1923 and 1945. Billy Cane, a young soldier just home from World War II, meets Alice Murphy, the brilliant editor of a southern literary journal. Together they discover a powerful secret that alters their lives. Tickets are $36 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $28 for students and first responders. Visit www.TheFirehouseTheatre.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
This production is currently set to be performed indoors. However, the Bright Star creative team is rehearsing and designing the production so that it could seamlessly transfer outdoors to The Firehouse Theatre Backlot. This is being planned to provide the safest, most comfortable live theatre experience for the cast, crew, volunteers, and audience members.
Bright Star: Concert Version
Book by Steve Martin
Music & Lyrics by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
September 9-26, 2021 • The Firehouse Theatre Mainstage
Directed by Jason Craig West
Music Directed by Micah McBay
Choreographed by Kelly Holmes
Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steve 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. 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. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion.
The Cast Includes:
Lucy Shea as Alice Murphy
Micah JL Brooks as Jimmy Ray Dobbs
Jason Craig West as Billy Cane
Neil Rogers as Mayor Josiah Dobbs
Dan Servetnick as Daddy Cane
James Williams as Daddy Murphy
Stacia Malone as Mama Murphy
Emily Emmett as Margo Crawford
Morgan Maxey as Lucy Grant
Hunter Lewis as Daryl Ames
Ensemble Members: Breanna Cox, Hayley Ewerz, Aubrey Nichols Ferguson, Thi Le, Araceli Radillo, McKenzie Calé Reece, Daniel Vanegas
Bright Star: Concert Version will be produced in accordance with the theatre's Risk Mitigation and Code of Conduct, based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and City and County health and public safety authorities. More information about The Firehouse Theatre's protocols can be found on the theatre's website.
About The Firehouse Theatre
The Firehouse Theatre is an award-winning theatre company performed in historic Firehouse #1 located in vibrant Farmers Branch, Texas. The Firehouse presents imaginative live performances and training through engaging artistic expression. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thefirehousetheatre.com or call the box office at 972-620-3747.
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