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Bright Star
2024 • Limelight Theatre
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Sunday, October 20, 2024 Tap here to see all showtimes... Click here to see all showtimes...
Synopsis
Bright Star tells the story of literary editor Alice Murphy who meets a young soldier just home from World War II, stirring up her longing for the child she once lost. The narrative shifts between the 1920s and 1940s, unraveling the secrets of her past and their impact on the present. The music, inspired by American folk and bluegrass traditions, complements the story’s deep emotional currents and rich, scenic backdrop. As Alice comes to terms with her painful history, she uncovers the power of forgiveness and alters the lives around her in profound ways.
Musical Numbers
Act I
- “If You Knew My Story” — Alice, Company
- “She’s Gone” — Daddy Cane, Billy
- “Bright Star” — Billy, Ensemble
- “Way Back in the Day” — Alice, Ensemble
- “Whoa, Mama” — Jimmy, Alice, Ensemble
- “Firmer Hand / Do Right” — Daddy Murphy, Mama Murphy, Alice, Ensemble
- “A Man’s Gotta Do” — Mayor Dobbs, Jimmy
- “Asheville” — Margo, Ensemble
- “Picnic Dance” — Stanford Adams
- “What Could Be Better” — Jimmy, Alice, Ensemble
- “I Can’t Wait” — Alice, Jimmy, Ensemble
- “Please Don’t Take Him” — Mayor Dobbs, Alice, Daddy Murphy, Mama Murphy, Stanford Adams, Ensemble
- “A Man’s Gotta Do (Reprise)” — Mayor Dobbs, Ensemble
Act II
- Entr’acte — Orchestra
- “Sun’s Gonna Shine” — Alice, Mama Murphy, Margo, Florence, Edna, Daddy Cane, Ensemble
- “Heartbreaker” — Jimmy
- “Another Round” — Lucy, Daryl, Billy, Ensemble
- “I Had a Vision” — Jimmy, Alice
- “Always Will” — Billy, Margo, Ensemble
- “Sun’s Gonna Shine (Reprise)” — Mama Murphy
- “I Can’t Wait (Reprise)” — Ensemble
- “So Familiar / At Long Last” — Alice, Ensemble
- “Finale” — Jimmy, Alice, Billy, Margo, Company
- “Bows/Bright Star (Reprise)” — Company
Production Notes
Note: The Thursday, September 26, preview performance has been cancelled due to Hurricane Helene. We will be contacting tonight’s audience to move tickets to another night. Friday’s opening night is on, rain or shine!
Cast
Crew
Orchestra
Reviews
Limelight Theatre’s 'Bright Star' Is a Devastatingly Beautiful Bluegrass Musical Journey of Love and Redemption | JaxPlays Reviews
‘Bright Star’ at Limelight Theatre delivers on every level, from Maggie Cox’s transformative performance to breathtaking visuals. Read our detailed review for more. read moreContribute to this production page
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