Bright Star

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
Workshop Production produced by Garner Theatre Productions in August 2022 in Toronto, ON.
​For details on the full production, visit this page.

BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 1940s. 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 audiences tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR featured a cast of twelve multi-talented Actor-Musicians from across Canada and tell a story that is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful. 

Featuring: Sandy Crawley, Nick Dolan, Rita Dottor, Donna Garner, Jonathan Gysbers, Kaylee Harwood, Andrew Legg, Dominique LeBlanc, Marty Lindquist, Marie Mahabal, Andrew Prashad, and Yunike Soedarmasto. 

BroadwayWorld Article: Cast Announced for Toronto Premiere of BRIGHT STAR

Direction by Jacob Wolstencroft
Musical Direction by Donna Garner
Choreography by Andrew Prashad
Producer: Tricia Soltys
Stage Manager: Anna R. Kaltenbach
Company Manager: Rachel Lambe
Props/Scenic: Randy Price
Assistant Music Director: Jake Schindler
Assistant Choreographer: Jody Geddes​