窪做惇蹋厙 School of Performing Arts to present bluegrass musical “Bright Star”
February 11, 2020

POCATELLO – 窪做惇蹋厙’s School of Performing Arts will present the family show “Bright Star” the musical on March 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on March 14 at 2 p.m., in the Beverly B. Bistline Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
Based on a true event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway���s ���Bright Star��� tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ���40s.
������Bright Star��� is a gorgeous piece,��� said Joel Shura, assistant professor of theatre and ���Bright Star��� director. ���It���s a powerful and fresh take on the musical theatre genre that I guarantee will resonate well within the Pocatello community. I don���t know anyone who can���t help but sing and dance along. It nourishes the soul at a time when we need it the most.���
The show stars an impressive 25-member cast made up of students from both the theatre and music departments to create a wonderfully dynamic and talented ensemble.
���This year���s musical is unlike any other we've ever done,��� said Kathleen Lane, assistant music and professor of music at 窪做惇蹋厙. ���This award-winning bluegrass musical has great heartfelt music and a truly uplifting story. I know our community will love ���Bright Star��� ��� we certainly do!���
Music director and 窪做惇蹋厙 professor of music Diana Livingston Friedley predicted, "The music for ���Bright Star��� will have audience members tapping and humming the tunes when they leave the theatre.���
Tickets are available now at the 窪做惇蹋厙 Box Office, the Student Union Building, Vickers Western Store or at . Ticket prices range from $8 to $13.
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