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Directed by Paula Baldwin
Based on a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star sweeps audiences into a tale of love and redemption in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina of the 1920s and '40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a returning soldier from World War II, her buried memories stir, leading to a transformative journey to understand her past and find hope for the future. With its stirring melodies and deeply resonant characters, Bright Star offers an uplifting theatrical experience that blends authenticity with unwavering hope.
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Book, Music, and Story by Steve Martin & Edie Brickell
January 17-February 1, 2025
A Musical in 2 Acts
Approximate Run Time is 2.5 hours
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Recommended for ages 12 and up
Kids Night Out
Theatre Workshops for Grades 1st-5th
Available Friday & Saturday Performances
Advanced Registration Required - No Drop Ins.
Tickets
Adults
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​$28- Premium​
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$24- Zone 2
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$20- Zone 3
Senior, Military, Students, Children
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$25- Premium​
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$21- Zone 2
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$18- Zone 3
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At-The-Door pricing: all available seats will be "Premium" price regardless of price zone.​
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Tickets available online until 1 hour prior to each performance
Schedule
Preview/Pay What You Can Performance
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Thursday, January 16th at 7:30 pm​
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Performances
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*Friday, January 17th at 7:30 pm
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Saturday, January 18th at 2:00 pm
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*Saturday, January 18th at 7:30 pm
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Sunday, January 19th at 2:00 pm
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*Friday, January 24th at 7:30 pm​
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Saturday, January 25th at 2:00 pm
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*Saturday, January 25th at 7:30 pm
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Sunday, January 26th at 2:00 pm​
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Thursday, January 30th at 7:30 pm​
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*Friday, January 31st at 7:30 pm
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Saturday, February 1st at 2:00 pm
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*Kids Night Out
Childcare is available for 1st–5th graders from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. during Friday and Saturday night performances of Bright Star. Advance registration is required—no drop-ins allowed. Select the Kids' Night Out add-on when purchasing your tickets. Click below to learn more!
Matthews Playhouse would like to thank the following businesses for their generous support of Bright Star.
Show Sponsor
AlphaGraphics South Charlotte
9117 Monroe Rd #190, Charlotte, NC
Restaurant Partner
Cantina Louie Mexican Restaurant
2225 Matthews Township Parkway Matthews, NC
