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Music, Book and Story by Steve Martin

Music, Lyrics and Story by Edie Brickell

Directed by Barbara Williams

Musical Direction by Matthew Mattei

Choreography by Emily Simpson

August 4 - 27, 2023

(Opening Night: August 4)

WHAT: Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Grammy and Tony-nominated musical, BRIGHT STAR, weaves live, toe-tapping banjo music and incredible true events into a rich, refreshingly genuine journey along the Blue Ridge Mountains. Seamlessly entwining the past and present, the story gracefully unfolds in a series of scene and costume transformations.

BRIGHT STAR won the 2016 Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Musical and Best Score and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music. It also received five 2016 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, Best Lead Actress in a Musical and Best Orchestrations.

At the heart of the story lies Alice Murphy, a literary editor whose encounter with a young soldier returning from the harrowing battlefields of World War II reawakens a deep longing within her for the child she once lost. Bound by an inexplicable connection, Alice embarks on a transformative journey, delving into her own past to uncover the truth. What unfolds is a poignant and heartwarming story of love lost and love found, told through irresistible melodies, compelling characters and ultimate joyful redemption.

Adult Themes. Recommended for ages 12 and above.

WHEN: Opens: August 4

Closes: August 27

SHOWS: Fridays and Saturdays: 8 PM

Sundays: 2 PM

RUNTIME: Approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes

WHERE: Coastal Repertory Theatre (1167 Main Street, Half Moon Bay)

TICKETS: For tickets ($29 - $42) or more information, the public may visit

www.coastalrep.com or call the box office at (650) 204-5046. Adult Themes. Recommended for ages 12 and above.

CAST LIST:

Alice Murphy ............Kaylee Miltersen

Billy Cane .................Kurt Winterhalter

Jimmy Ray Dobbs ....Danny Martin

Margo Crawford ........Lindsay Schulz

Mayor Josiah Dobbs..John Mannion

Daddy Murphy ...........Louis Schilling

Mama Murphy ...........Ginger Cutter

Daddy Cane ...............Charles Evans

Lucy Grant .................Erica Racz

Daryl Ames .............. Jason Bustos

Florence  .................. Kristen Pearson

Edna ......................... Noelle Rubinstein

Stanford .................... Tom Poeschl

Max ............................ Zeph Lodwick

Government Clerk .... Kim Seipel

Dr. Norquist .............. Jeremy Judge

Well-Dressed Woman ..Erica Racz

Country Dancer ..........William Rhea  

PRODUCTION TEAM:

Director ....................... Barbara Williams

Assistant to Director ....Kathryn Murdock

Producer .......................Susan Savich

Stage Managers ..........Susan Savich & Mary Stadler

Music Director ..............Matthew Mattei

Choreographer .............Emily Simpson

Set Design & Build .......Doug McCurdy

Sound Design ..............Jared Alexander

Lighting Design ...........Valerie Clear

Costume Design ..........Michele Parry & Annette Hardy

Props ............................Susan Savich & Jane Hansen

Press:  Contact Susan Savich at sksavich@gmail.com