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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 & Eddie 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
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 7:30pm​
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Performances
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Friday, January 17th at 7:30pm
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Saturday, January 18th at 2:00pm
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Saturday, January 18th at 7:30pm
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Sunday, January 19th at 2:00pm
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Friday, January 24th at 7:30pm​
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Saturday, January 25th at 2:00pm
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Saturday, January 25th at 7:30pm
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Sunday, January 26th at 2:00pm​
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Thursday, January 30th at 7:30pm​
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Friday, January 31st at 7:30pm
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Saturday, February 1st at 2:00pm