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Bright Star

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Inspired by a real event 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 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 as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Content advisory: Misogyny, staged physical and emotional intimacy, and simulated violence against vulnerable populations.

Bright Star is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com 

BRIGHT STAR
Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell

Directed by Lydia Wagner

Public Performances
OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Student Preview 
OCTOBER 30

Charles E. Maedgen, Jr. Theatre

TICKET PRICES
$20 Reserved Seating
$10 TTU Faculty & Staff
$5 Students with a valid ID  

FREE ticket options for Texas Tech students

CURTAIN TIMES
7:30pm Thursday-Saturday
2:00pm Sunday

LOCATION
School of Theatre & Dance Complex 
2812 18th Street

PERFORMANCE PARKING
Free parking is located in R03 (the large lot east of the Theatre & Dance Complex). Overflow parking is located in the R11 Visitor lot in front of the School of Music.