Bright Star

CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL PREMIERE
Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
Produced by Garner Theatre Productions
Presented by Mirvish Productions in the 2025-2026 Off-Mirvish Season
Performed at the CAA Theatre in Toronto, Canada from September 30th - November 2nd, 2025

Inspired by a true story and featuring a Tony® Award-nominated score, 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, refreshingly genuine and daringly hopeful, Bright Star, produced by Garner Theatre Productions, is performed by an all-Canadian cast of multi-talented Actor-Musicians in a stunning new production that will hold you tightly in its grasp.

Steve Martin’s Southern tale 'Bright Star' strikes the perfect chord with love, loss and bluegrass grace. 
4 stars (out of 4) - The Toronto Star

In a richly textured production at the CAA Theatre, "Bright Star" uses bluegrass and live instrumentation to illuminate the complexities of love and resilience in the American South.
Director Jacob Wolstencroft takes the show from charming down-home musical to profound work of art. A production like this needs careful direction, and Wolstencroft is in complete control.

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell

Directed by Jacob Wolstencroft
Music Direction by Donna Garner
Choreography / Intimacy Direction by Lisa Goebel
Associate Director Jewelle Blackman
Assistant Musical Director Ben Kopp
Set Design by Brandon Kleiman
Sound Design by Deanna H. Choi
Lighting Design by Jason Hand
Costume Design by Joyce Padua
Props Master Randy Pryce
Wardrobe Coordinator Des'ree Gray
Hair Designer Sharon Ryman

Stage Manager Jennifer Parr
Assistant Stage Manager Jeff Soucy
Company Manager Janelle Hutchison

Featuring: Kaylee Harwood, George Krissa, Scott Carmichael, Randy Lei Chang, Beau Dixon, Nick Dolan, Rita Dottor, Donna Garner, Leah Grandmont, Jonathan Gysbers, Andrew Legg, Marie Mahabal Hauer, Yunike Soedarmasto, Brendan Wall​​.

​Produced by Donna Garner, Tricia Soltys & Andy Cohen

Poster Photography by Wade Muir. Production Photography by Dahlia Katz. Videography by Mirvish Productions.