Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Host Bright Star Reunion Concert December 12 | Playbill

Tony nominee Carmen Cusack and other members of the original cast of the Broadway musical Bright Star are taking part in a reunion concert December 12 at Town Hall in New York. The event is hosted by co-creators Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, who will also perform. Kurt Deutsch, president …

BWW Blog: Jeff Blumenkrantz – Favorite Dressing Room Items of the BRIGHT STAR Cast

Today I’m addressing another excellent question from @JudyMolnar: “What are some favorite items Bright Star cast members have in their dressing rooms? Show & tell.” Seems like our favorite dressing room items can be reduced to four categories: Fun Gifts Sentimental Items Show Biz Memorabilia and Survival Tools FUN GIFTS …

BWW Blog: Jeff Blumenkrantz – Understudying on Broadway: Part Two – Sandra DeNise and Sarah Jane Shanks

In this second part of Understudying on Broadway (you can find Part 1 here), I’m discussing the subject with two women who each have tons of experience, Sandra (Sandy) DeNise and Sarah Jane Shanks, both currently covering the demanding, central role of “Alice Murphy” in Bright Star. (I should mention …

BWW Blog: Jeff Blumenkrantz – Understudying on Broadway: Part One – Nuts and Bolts

Those of you who have seen Bright Star know what a tour de force the role of “Alice Murphy” is for our Tony/Drama Desk/Outer Critics Circle-nominated leading lady, Carmen Cusack. And while she seems to be indefatigable, ever in great voice, and able to do eight brilliant and emotional shows …

BWW Blog: Jeff Blumenkrantz – BRIGHT STAR Pre Show Rituals

This week, I put out a request for questions for me and the Bright Starcast. (Offer still stands – send me a dm @blumietunes or tweet using #askblumie.) Today, I’ll be addressing an excellent question from Judy Molnar (@JudyMolnar): “What are some of the cast’s pre show warm-ups and/or rituals?” …