Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Jacob Wolstencroft
Produced by Donna Garner and Tricia Soltys
September - November 2025
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Tickets are available at mirvish.com or at 1-800-461-3333.
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony® Award-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 American South in the 1920s and ’40s.
When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II and with aspirations to be a writer, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past — and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.
With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey from a cast of actor-musicians that holds you tightly in its grasp as all the actors simultaneously perform as the orchestra onstage. Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
This Canadian professional premiere co-production is with Garner Theatre Productions, a company founded by Donna Garner that specializes in shows performed by Actor-Musicians. Garner was a member of the Canadian productions of two Broadway hits in Toronto that were performed by Actor-Musicians: Once at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre and Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 at Crow’s Theatre (which will transfer to the Royal Alexandra Theatre this summer).
“The songs boast simple but seductive melodies, and lyrics that have a sweet, homespun quality.”
“Smart, funny and charming! Steve Martin is a master.”