Jenkintown Music Theatre recently announced their upcoming 2024 performance titled “Bright Star”, which will include music and a storyline by Tony-nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.

From the show’s description:

Inspired by a true story, 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, 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 that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Auditions for the show are scheduled for December 2023, with performances coming in the spring of 2024.

For more information about Bright Star, you can click here. You can also watch this review courtesy of PBS News Hour:

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