Bright Star

The Mommies Reviews

My family was able to return to Firehouse Theater. We was able to see Bright Star a Play. I wanted to watch Bright Star because they included facts about the 1940’s.

Allowing Charlie to learn things before he was born which we could use in our Homeschooling class. I couldn’t wait to arrive and for Bright Star to begin because it had a theme of Bluegrass.

I knew Bright Star would catch both David and Charlie’s attention. As well as mine. Bright Star begin I could tell I wasn’t wrong. Charlie and David were mesmerized by the plot. They didn’t even want the actors and actresses to stop for a intermission.

Charlie let me know when Bright Star finished that he wished there was a second part. Charlie wanted to know what happened to everyone. If truth were told I wouldn’t mind seeing a 2nd part as well.

Bright Star

At: The Firehouse Theatre

(2535 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75234)

May 23 – June 9, 2019

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm

Sundays at 2:30 pm

Tickets: $28 for adults, $24 for seniors, $20 for students, $14 on preview nights

The Firehouse Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of Bright Star, written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Inspired by real events of the 1940s,

Bright Star tells a tale of love and redemption told through a Grammy-nominated bluegrass score. This production is rated PG-13. Although Charlie is 11 there wasn’t anything I felt wasn’t appropriate for Charlie to see.

The full cast list of Bright Star is: Lucy Shea as Alice Murphy, Jason Craig West as Billy Cane, Sonny Franks* as Daddy Cane, Alex Branton as Jimmy Ray Dobbs, Neil Rogers as Mayor Josiah Dobbs, Sara Shelby-Martin as Mama Murphy, Martin Guerra-West as Papa Murphy, Emily Emmett as Margo Crawford, Morgan Maxey as Lucy Grant, Gabriel Ethridge as Daryl Ames, Aaron Gallagher as Stanford Adams, and Aubrey Ferguson, Emily Grove, Kelly Holmes, Thi Le, Daniel Mooney, Darnell Robinson Jr, and Marcos Villegas in the ensemble.

*Denotes member of Actors Equity Association.

About The Firehouse Theatre

The Firehouse Theatre is an award-winning theatre company performed in historic Firehouse #1 located in vibrant Farmers Branch, TX. The Firehouse Theatre produces eight mainstage shows each year, as well as three Firehouse JR. productions.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thefirehousetheatre.com or call the box office at 972-620-3747.

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Bright Star
Broadway’s Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920’s and ’40’s. 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.” Source: Theatrical Rights Worldwide

Thank you,

Glenda, Charlie and David Cates