Bright Star
MSU Department of Theatre
Bright Star
MSU Department of Theatre
Music, Book, & Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics & Story by Edie Brickell
Directed and Choreographed by Brad Willcuts
Music Direction by Dave Wendelberger
Inspired by a true story and featuring a Tony®-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.
Bright Star 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 theatricalrights.com
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Groups
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Groups of 15 or more are eligible for 10% off regular ticket prices. Please note that group tickets must be purchased through the Wharton Center Ticket Office, at (517) 884-3130, at least 24 hours in advance of the date of performance.
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Show Discussions
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Director Pre-Show Discussion Sunday, April 16, 2023, at 1:15pm
Post-Show Discussion on Thursday, April 20, 2023 (following the performance) -
Late Seating
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The ticket office at the Fairchild Theatre opens one hour prior to the show with doors opening 30 minutes prior. It will close 5 minutes after the posted start time as late seating beyond that point will disrupt the performers and fellow audience members.
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Ticket exchanges and refunds
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Tickets for the April 14-18 performances can be exchanged for any of the remaining performance dates listed or refunded. To request an exchange, contact the Wharton Center Ticket Office prior to 6pm, Monday, April 10, at (517) 432-2000 or 1.800.WHARTON to request an exchange or refund. Please have your tickets in hand when calling.
For those not exchanging, refunds will be automatically processed. Refunds will be issued using the same method as the original payment. Check, or cash refunds will be issued a check from Michigan State University within 6-8 weeks.
Please note tickets purchased through a third party cannot be refunded by Wharton Center.
Exchange Performance Dates Available:
Wednesday, April 19, 7:30pm
Thursday, April 20, 7:30pm
Friday, April 21, 8pm
Saturday, April 22, 2pm
Saturday, April 22, 8pm
Sunday, April 23, 2pm -
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