Bright Star
Bright Star
August 30 – September 15, 2019
Inspired By A True Story
Music, Book and Story by Steve Martin | Music, Lyrics, and Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Julie Ewing
Music Directed by Ashley Jones
Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the 1920s and ’40s. When Alice Murphy, the brilliant editor of a southern literary journal, meets Billy Cane, a soldier just home from World War II, they discover a powerful secret that alters their lives. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tight in its grasp, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
SPECIAL DATES
Opening night, Aug 30, 2019: Guests will be treated to a post-show celebration with the cast and crew!
CAST
Alice Murphy – Ashton Botts
Billy Cane – Nathan Bills
Daddy Cane – Matt Walberg
Margo – Willa Walberg
Max – Christopher Morgan
Florence – Sharon Johnson
Edna – Cassandra Pettigrew
Darryl – Tyler Hileman
Lucy – Patty Whitlock
Mama Murphy – Peggy Mall
Daddy Murphy – Charles Christesson Jr.
Mayor Dobbs – Reed Uthe
Jimmy Ray Dobbs – Austin Stang
Stanford – Jonathan Arnold
Dr. Norquist – Andrew Ramaley
Government Clerk – Valerie Knott
Well-Dressed Woman – Kelli Mattison
CREATIVE TEAM
Director – Julie Ewing
Music Director – Ashley Jones
Choreographer – Carolyn Braverman
Stage Manager – Matt Pollock
Asst. Stage Manager/Asst. Costumer – Jade Almsberger
Lighting Designer – Philip Leonard
Sound Designer – Joshua Finch
Set Designer – Ken Schmidt
Set Contruction/Props Designer – Alisha Morris
Costume Designer – Heather Stewart
Sound Board Operator – Brittany Becker
Set Builders – Ella Amos, Nora Bishop, Brandon Heflin, Emily Heflin, Kayli Kimerer, Sheridan Sears, Nicholas Sibert
BAND
Guitar – Colvin Hooser
Banjo – Jay Kassen
Mandolin – Mike Stewart
Mandolin Sub 9/7 – David Ludwick
Fiddle – Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles
Piano – Jonnie Brice
Cello – Kieran Ojakangas
Bass – Andrew Ramaley
Drums – John Gilmore
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PLAN YOUR VISIT TO OCTA
Tickets may be purchased with credit card, check, or cash. Free parking is available in the OCTA lot and on the street. Concessions are available for cash or credit donation and may be taken into the theater.