About the Show

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. Bright Star is a sweeping, heartfelt musical featuring a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

 

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Cast & Creatives

Additional Creatives & Support

Production Stage Manager Cole Bartmon

Assistant Stage Manager Vito Carlucci

Assistant Stage Manager Gavin Golisano

Production Manager Joni Johns Lerner

Technical Director Thomas Swetz

Asst. Technical Director Owen Chadbourne

Assistant to the Director Bryan Dean Reimertz

Associate Choreographer Marisa Curti

Dance Captain Marisa Curti, Athan Fischer

Vocal Captain Sebastian Martelle

Production Assistant Kayla Navarro

Props Coordinator Colleen Callahan 

Props Manager Trinity Norfleet

Props Asst. Eric Scheerer, Kaley Melillo, Adele Maria Samsonas

Scenic Charge Mikayla Lebron

Asst. Scenic Charge Jeremiah Godley, Oiara Quichiz

Costume Shop Manager Hilary Oak

Asst. Costume Designer Ella Sigurdsson

Wardrobe Head Ryan Deleo

Wardrobe Crew Mariah Cotes, Jaileen Sowell, Paul Tyra, Laylani Vega

Wigs, Hair & Makeup Kimberly Barbaro, Kylee Taylor

Asst. Lighting Designer Cass Caceres

A1 George LaChance

A2 Thomas Currie, Parker James, Elise Petro

Master Carpenter Haley Hardenburg, David Lowe

Fly Captain David Lowe

Fly Operator Jake Frangione, Chris Samuels

Run Crew Adriana Allen, Christian Eklund, Levi Nechitilo, Jenna Piechota, Jack Vann

Lighting Coordinator Kori Hansen

Master Electrician Mason Maiocco

Assistant Master Electrician Lucy Neel

Follow Spot Brendan Baxter, Grace Smith

Dramaturgs Esther Goldstein, Bryan Dean Reimertz, Michael Primorac

Videographer Kevin Geraghty

Marketing Publicity Eric Gomez 

Producing Artistic Director Justin P.Cowan

The CAST

Alice Murphy Isabella Vanore (October 9, 11, 17), Reilly Gramesty (October 10, 16, 18)

Jimmy Ray Dobbs Brian A. Cummins

Daddy Murphy Anthony Laszlo

Daryl Ames Sebastian Martelle

Daddy Cane Logan Perrault

Mama Murphy Nyelle Gogarty

Margo Crawford Kate McPadden

Mayor Josiah Dobbs Max Wetherhold

Lucy Grant Nora Watson

Billy Cane Nathan Corbett

County Clerk/Ensemble Chloe Bopp

Max/Ensemble (U/S Daddy Cane) Lucas Dylan

Stationmaster/Ensemble Athan Fischer

Edna/Ensemble (U/S Margo) Mireya Trelles

Dr. Norquist/Ensemble (U/S Jimmy Ray Dobbs) Alex Lee

Florence/Ensemble Marisa Curti

Stanford Adams/Ensemble (U/S Mayor Josiah Dobbs) Brett Foltz

Ensemble Olive Conover, Nico Maysonet

Swings Sam Rundell, Henry Grimm, Adam Rochester Jr., Mae Jones, Alixea Reyes

The CREATIVES

Music, Book and Story Steve Martin

Music, Book and Story Edie Brickell

Director Tim Howard

Music Director Michael Patrick Walker

Choreographer Elizabeth Parkinson

Scenic Design Clifton Chadick

Lighting Design Oliver Wason

Costume Design Kiyoshi Shaw

Sound Design Lucas Peck

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Join us immediately following the matinee performance on Saturday, October 17 for our Community Conversation with the director, cast, crew, and special guest Ron Fassler. The conversation will be hosted by faculty dramaturg Dr. Donald P. Gagnon and moderated by student dramaturgs Esther Goldstein, Bryan Reimertz, and Michael Primorac. Admission to the Community Conversation is included with your ticket purchase to this performance.

Ron Fassler is the recently named Chief Theatre Critic at TheaterPizzazz.com, as well as the author of two books: Up in the Cheap Seats: An Historical Memoir of Broadway (2017) and The Show Goes On: Broadway Hirings, Firings and Replacements (2024). He is also a recovering actor with Broadway, off-Broadway, regional theatre, television, and film credits to his name. He has also directed more than a dozen musicals for the stage and next year will celebrate his 60th year of consecutive theatergoing (he started and age ten—do the math).

Running Time

This production runs approximately 150 minutes.

Content Advisory

WestRep does not typically offer advisories about subject matter; however, we acknowledge that sensitivities vary from person to person, so If you would like to read the content advisory for the show, click the “Details” arrow below.

The production handles heavy emotional subjects that may not be suitable for very young children, including grief, loss, trauma, child abandonment, domestic violence, and child abuse.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATION

Join us immediately following the matinee performance on Saturday, October 17 for our Community Conversation with the director, cast, crew, and special guest Ron Fassler. The conversation will be hosted by faculty dramaturg Dr. Donald P. Gagnon and moderated by student dramaturgs Esther Goldstein, Bryan Reimertz, and Michael Primorac. Admission to the Community Conversation is included with your ticket purchase to this performance.

Ron Fassler is the recently named Chief Theatre Critic at TheaterPizzazz.com, as well as the author of two books: Up in the Cheap Seats: An Historical Memoir of Broadway (2017) and The Show Goes On: Broadway Hirings, Firings and Replacements (2024). He is also a recovering actor with Broadway, off-Broadway, regional theatre, television, and film credits to his name. He has also directed more than a dozen musicals for the stage and next year will celebrate his 60th year of consecutive theatergoing (he started and age ten—do the math).

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Running Time

This production runs approximately 150 minutes.

Content Advisory

WestRep does not typically offer advisories about subject matter; however, we acknowledge that sensitivities vary from person to person, so If you would like to read the content advisory for the show, click the “Details” arrow below.

The production handles heavy emotional subjects that may not be suitable for very young children, including grief, loss, trauma, child abandonment, domestic violence, and child abuse.
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