It’s the 1940s, and Alice Murphy has made a name for herself as the illustrious and infamously tough editor at the Asheville Southern Journal. Despite her professional ascendance, a tragic moment of lost and stolen love in her past has left Alice a dimmer version of the vibrant spirit she once was. When it seems like the dark cloud over her life may never lift, aspiring young writer Billy Cane arrives at the office with a handful of stories and the hopes to get published. His dream to shine leads Alice to a discovery that will finally bring her—and the ones she loves the most—back into the light.

Join us for this heartwarming southern tale, acclaimed by critic Matt Windman as “wholly original and unashamedly sentimental and romantic.” 

This production runs March 26–28 at 3:00pm and 7:30pm. Southwestern students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend the free live performances at the Sarofim Open Air Theater, located next to the east side practice field.

One reservation provides a seating square that seats 1-2 roommates or SU faculty/staff who reside in the same household (non-SU members are not allowed to attend on-campus events as per university guidelines). Please reserve for your preferred performance date by RSVPing on that date’s calendar event.

Registration closes at 1:00pm the day of the matinee performance. If you miss the registration window, you may arrive 30 minutes before the show begins to see if seating is still available. 

WEATHER POLICY: The production of Bright Star will be cancelled for any rain and or lighting strikes within a ten mile radius of the stage.  Please watch social media for pertinent information.

Music, Book & Story by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell

Produced by Joey Parnes, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Zebulon LLC, Jay Alix & Una Jackman, Len Blavatnik, James L. Nederlander, Carson & Joseph Gleberman, Balboa Park Productions, The Shubert Organization, James deRoy/Catherine Adler/ Cricket Jiranek

In Association With Rodger Hess, A.C. Orange International, Broadway Across America, Sally Jacobs & Warren Baker, Diana DiMenna, Exeter Capital, Agnes Gund, True Love Productions and The Old Globe

BRIGHT STAR: CONCERT VERSION is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com

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