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Bright Star
March 13 to 29, 2026

Music, Book and Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics and Story by Edie Brickell
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Produced by Sheila Hyman-Wrabley
Directed by Suzanne Donohue
Music Directed by Hunter J. Martin 
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(Musical Drama) 

​From Steve Martin and Edie Brickell comes Bright Star, a stunning and heartfelt musical inspired by a true story of love, loss, and forgiveness. Set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, of North Carolina, during the 1920's and 1940's. The story unfolds, following the life of literary editor Alice Murphy as she uncovers a secret from her past that changes her life forever. Featuring a vibrant bluegrass score, Bright Star is a moving and joyous celebration of the human spirit.

Cast List

Alice Murphy Becky Norris Kuhn
Billy Cane Patrick Dolan
Daddy Cane Rae Ehlen
Margo Crawford Ashton Gordon
Edna
Daryl Ames Jay McKulka
Lucy Grant Tara Waters
Jimmy Ray Dobbs Taylor Scott Hines
Daddy Murphy Wilson Johnson
Mama Murphy Gina Nairn
Mayor Josiah Dobbs William Frech
Stanford Adams Mike Gahan
Ensemble Amon Amahl
Julie Fox
Jacob LeJeune
Mikayla Nairn
Susan Sweeney
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The Port Tobacco Players, Inc. • A 501(c)(3) Organization • PO Box 2030 • La Plata MD 20646-2030 • (301) 932-6819

​The Port Tobacco Players is supported in part by a grant from the Charles County Arts Alliance , the Maryland State Arts Council, the Charles County Charitable Trust, and the Nancy Gasparovic Memorial Charitable Foundation.
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    • Current Season >
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      • Benefactor Listing
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    • Brick Paver Project
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      • Original Works
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