The WordPlayers Presents: Bright Star

July 19 @ 7:30 p.m.
July 20 @ 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
July 21 @ 3:00 p.m.

on the U.S. Cellular Stage at the Bijou Theatre, 803 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN

GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING

• Adults: $25.50
• Seniors (65+) & Students: $21.50
• Group Rate: $18.00 (12 or more people arranged in advance by calling (865) 684-1200, ext. 2)

BRIGHT STAR is the soaring bluegrass musical with a score composed by Edie Brickell and Steve Martin (yes, THAT Steve Martin!). Inspired by a real event, this original musical tells a sweeping tale of love and forgiveness set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920’s and ‘40’s. The story follows literary editor Alice Murphy and her relationship with a young soldier, just home from World War II. Set in the mountains of western North Carolina, BRIGHT STAR’s redemptive experience will uplift all who witness it.

(Suggested for ages 13+)

CAST

• Alice Murphy: Deanna Surber
• Billy Cane: Jordan Gatton-Bumpus
• Daddy Cane: Jim Richardson
• Margo: Elise Thress
• Max: Matthew Stanley
• Florence: Stephanie Miles
• Edna: Janie Bianconi
• Daryl: Michael Brown
• Lucy: Allie Patton
• Mama Murphy: Jeni Lamm
• Daddy Murphy: Matthew Lloyd
• Mayor Dobbs: Patrick Minton
• Jimmy Ray Dobbs: Jimmy Sherrod
• Stanford: Joe Jaynes
• Dr. Norquist: Kevin Wines
• Government Clerk: Sonja Moore
• Ensemble: Josh Currant, Marybeth Davis, Madison Foster, Lisa Howard, Christina Ledbetter, Rachel Liske, Grant Malone, Ryan Smith, Boone Sommers, Ashley Williams

Directed by Leann Dickson
Musical Direction by Sheryl Lawrence Howard

We are very grateful to the following show sponsors!

Top Producer

Warren and Kathy Payne

Producer

Presenters

Leslie A. Hull – Attorney & Mediator

Dr. Ron & Peggy Turner

The L.A.M.P. Foundation

Pacesetter