BRIGHT STAR

St. Joseph Regional High School's Award Winning Performing Arts Program proudly presents...

Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's

BRIGHT STAR

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. Propelled by an ensemble of onstage musicians and dancers, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tight in its grasp, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Bright Star features a book, music and lyrics by Emmy, Grammy, and Academy Award Winner, Steve Martin and Grammy Award Winner, Edie Brickell. The show received five 2016 Tony Awards including, Best Musical as well as nominations for Martin and Brickell. 6 Drama Desk Award nominations (winning for Outstanding Music), and 8 Outer Critic Circle Awards nominations (winning for Best New Score and Best New Musical), as well as receiving many wonderful reviews. Now Bright Star comes to St. Joseph Regional High School!

Eric Sciotto, our new director choreographer brings his Broadway performing experience to SJR (12 Broadway shows including Aida, Rock of Ages, A Chorus Line, 42nd Street and most recently Shakespeare in Something Rotten!). 6 out of the 9 band members that played the Broadway show will be on stage joining an all-star cast featuring St. Joe’s boys and girls from local high schools. If there was ever a time to see a St. Joe’s musical it’s now!

You have eight chances to see what is to be a landmark musical event at St. Joes!

Friday January 25 at 7:00 PM

Saturday January 26 at 2:00 PM

Saturday January 26 at 7:00 PM

Sunday January 27 at 2:00 PM

Thursday January 31 at 7:00 PM*

Friday February 1 at 7:00 PM**

Saturday February 2 at 2:00 PM

Saturday February 2 at 7:00 PM

*Special Student Performance: $15 with valid Student ID

**Theater Appreciation Night- Post show reception and more included with $30 ticket.

**Special Senior Citizen Preview: Wednesday January 23 at 3:00 PM**

Group Discount for Companies/Organizations/Clubs of 10 or more on Saturday matinees. For more information please contact: sjrtheater@gmail.com

BRIGHT STAR

Music, Lyrics and Story by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell

Producer………………………………………...John T. Asselta

Director and Choreographer…………………………..Eric Sciotto

Musical Directors…....Richard Todd Adams and Edward F. Ginter

Scenic Design……………………………………….. Ryan Howell

Lighting Design………………………………………... Curtis Reik

Costumer………………………………………... Thomasina Hyland

Hair and Makeup Design……………………………….. Dee Spencer

Sound Design………………………………………….. Eric Fredericks

Properties………………………………………………... Joanie Troast

Stage Manger…………………………………………. Travis-John Prol

Assistant Director….. …………………………………….Taryn Tonelli

Assistant Choreographer……………………………………. Janel Sipal

Technical Director………………………………………….Wendy Thau

General Manager of the SJR Performing Arts Program….. Hillary Barnett