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Bright Star: A New Musical #Review #Broadway

March 21, 2016 By Milena Barrett 19 Comments

Bright Star

Bright Star A New Musical

 

When I first heard of Bright Star, Broadway’s latest musical, I didn’t know what to think about it. The collaboration between Edie Brickell and Steve Martin on Broadway fascinated me. When I arrived at the theater I wasn’t impressed by the stage set before me, that is until the show began. The music, the lyrics and the brilliant talent of the cast made me feel as if I was in the deep South. The props were perfect. I was also dazzled by the choreography of the players changing the props. They carefully had to dance between prop changes and every move appeared flawless.

About Bright Star:

BRIGHT STAR, a new musical about the stories we tell… and the ones we don’t. Grammy® winner Steve Martin  brings us the music, book, and story. Grammy® winner Edie Brickell contributes music, lyrics, and story to this production. Bright Star is directed by  Tony® winner Walter Bobbie and inspired by a real event. The tale is set in North Carolina during 1923 and somewhere between 1945-1946. The two main characters Billy Cane and Alice Murphy each set out on a journey that will change both of their lives. When a young soldier returns from World War II and sets out to make his dreams of becoming a published writer come true he then meets a literary agent  named Alice Murphy. Their connection leads to a life changing transformation for each of them.

The story unfolds in beautiful lyrics, deep emotions and powerful melodies. Honestly, I would  have never said that I’m a fan of banjo music, but seeing this show has changed my mind. The power and precision of the musicians on stage add to the country feel of the production. Do I dare say I cried? Yes, I did. Maybe even more than once. I wasn’t the only one. Bright Star is full of hope.

Carmen Cusack as Alice Murphy is amazing. She play the character from a teen to a grown woman and sings with the enthusiasm of youth and the maturity of a woman who has been through so much. Paul Alexander Nolan plays her love interest, Jimmy Ray Dobbs. I had seen him last year in Dr. Zhivago on Broadway. He is brilliant in this role of a rich southern boy/man. A.J. Shively shines as Billy Cane, the young solider in search of his dream to become a published writer.

Bright Star

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Disclosure: I attended this show as press. All thoughts belong to me.

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: Broadway, Edie Brickell, NYC, Steve Martin, Theater

Comments

  1. Rebecca Bryant says

    March 21, 2016 at 5:55 PM

    I need to check into some local theaters to see whats playing. I have always loved watching plays.

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  2. Alicia Taylor says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:05 PM

    I wish I lived in an area that had more cultural activities like this. That looks like a good show.

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  3. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    March 21, 2016 at 6:14 PM

    Sounds like it is a great show. I love attending live performances!!

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  4. Ashley @irishred02 says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:35 PM

    I love going to see shows on broadway! Steve Martin is bound to be great!

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  5. carissa garabedian says

    March 21, 2016 at 8:53 PM

    I loved Edie’s music when she had albums out years ago, I have heard this play is wonderful and your review makes me want to see it even more.

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  6. A Geek Daddy says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:32 PM

    Oh yeah I actually enjoy blue grass music so bring on those banjos. I hadn’t hear about this production before thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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  7. Liz Mays says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:58 PM

    While I don’t listen to banjo on a regular basis, when I hear it, I can sit there all day and listen to it. I’d love this!

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  8. Lois Alter Mark says

    March 22, 2016 at 12:01 AM

    I can’t wait to see this. I love Edie Brickell and, of course, am a big fan of Steve Martin!

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  9. Autumn @Mamachallenge says

    March 22, 2016 at 12:08 AM

    It sounds like a great musical! My niece is really into theater so I will be sharing this with her!

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  10. Janeane Davis says

    March 22, 2016 at 1:01 AM

    This sounds like it will be a great show. Stories within stories are always interesting and quite memorable.

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  11. Claudia Krusch says

    March 22, 2016 at 8:55 AM

    Sounds like it’s a great show. I love broadway! Will check this one out!

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  12. Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:08 AM

    I couldn’t attend the bloggers night and hope to catch it on another night as I love my Broadway!

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  13. Heather lawrence says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    I don’t even remember the last time I went to a play.
    Been to the ballet tons of time but I can’t even remember when we went to a play.
    It’s been 20 years since I was behind the script.. I so miss acting!

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  14. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    March 22, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    I have never been to a Broadway play before. My mother in law goes all the time, this sounds like a great show!

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  15. laura londergan says

    March 22, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    this looks like it would be good. I want to go to one of these shows so bad sometime when I am back in NY

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  16. Tonya C says

    March 22, 2016 at 11:06 AM

    We were just in NYC last month for a Broadway show. Thanks for the review of A Bright Star. It sounds great!

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  17. LauraFunk says

    March 22, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    I cannot wait to see my first broadway musical! This looks like a great option

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  18. Tatanisha W says

    March 22, 2016 at 6:11 PM

    I LOOOOVE musicals. I remember in high school wanting to try out for one, but was too scared! Thanks for the review!

    Reply
  19. Noah Barrett says

    March 22, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    This sounds like a play that i would like to see! Amazing Job with this post.

    Reply

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