“Maurer Productions OnStage Brings the Tony Nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Musical Bright Star to the Kelsey Theatre Stage."

West Windsor, N.J - Celebrating its 20th year of theatre, Maurer Productions OnStage brings The Tony Nominated Steve Martin and Edie Brickell Musical Bright Star to Kelsey Theatre, live on stage May 31 – June 9th, 2024 in West Windsor, NJ.

Dates and show times for the performances of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell “Bright Star the Musical"are Fridays May 31 & June 7th, and Saturdays June 1 & 8 at 8pm, and Sun. June. 3 & 9 at 2pm.

Grab your tickets and get ready for a toe-tapping, heartwarming journey through the American South with "Bright Star: The Musical", brought to you by the unparalleled talents of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. This electrifying production, infused with bluegrass melodies and captivating storytelling, is set to light up the Kelsey Stage.

"Bright Star" transports Audience to the post-World War II South, where secrets abound, and dreams are both shattered and reborn. Against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the paths of a young soldier returning home, and a spirited magazine editor intersect, weaving a tale of fate, forgiveness, and the enduring power of hope.

Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of "Bright Star: The Musical". This captivating production promises an evening of entertainment that will leave you spellbound.

The cast features Lauren Pelaia of Freehold,NJ as Alice Murphy; Michael Gearty of Yardley, PA as Jimmy Ray Dobbs; Michael Hall of Yardley, PA as Billy Cane; Lexie Chiasson of Lansdale, PA as Margo Crawford; Jim Morris of Hamilton,NJ as Daddy Cane; Sean Downing of Lumberton,NJ as Mayor Dobbs; Ed Forsthoffer of Hamilton, NJ as Daddy Murphy; Lisa Ernst of Hightstown,NJ as Mama Murphy; Jenna 'Jay' Moschella of Hamilton,NJ as Lucy Grant; Pat Rounds of Hamilton,NJ as Daryl Ames; Paul Lasky of Hamilton,NJ as Stanford/Ens; Matt Keelan of Hamilton, NJ as Max/Ensemble; Amanda Peterson of Lumberton,NJ as Edna/Ens; Rose Slavin of Vincentown,NJ as Forence/Ens; Cynthia Reynolds of Bordentown, NJ as Penny/Ens; DJ Holcombe of Yardley, PA as Dr Norquist/Ens; Terry Perri of Florence ,NJ as Govt Clerk/Ens; Chris Schmalbach of Lawrenceville,NJ as Stationmaster/Ens; Terry Perri of Florence ,NJ as Govt Clerk/Ens; Chris Schmalbach of Lawrenceville,NJ as Stationmaster/Ens.

The show is directed by Judi Parrish of Ewing NJ and produced by John M. Maurer and Diana Gilman Maurer of Ewing, NJ. Other members of the production team are Music Director Sue den Outer of Langhorne, PA; Choreographer Haley Schmalbach of Hamilton; Dance Captain Siena Kassa of Allentown; Master Carpenter Jeff Cantor of Ewing; Lighting Designer Jackson Seigel of West Windsor NJ; Sound Engineer Noah Schwartz of East Windsor, NJ; Costume Designers Melissa Rittmann and Michelle Rittmann-Littlehales of Ewing, NJ; and Stage Manager Melissa Gaynor of Wrightstown, NJ.

Tickets are $28 for Adults and $24 for Seniors, Students & Children and may be purchased online or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking next to the theater. For a complete listing of adult and children's events, visit the Kelsey website www.kelseytheatre.org.