From Grammy®, Emmy®, and Academy Award® winner Steve Martin and Grammy Award® winner Edie Brickell comes Bright Star—a deeply moving and joyfully uplifting musical inspired by a true story.
Directed by Dawn Parker, Bright Star sweeps audiences into the heart of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s, where the rhythms of Appalachia pulse through every scene. With a gorgeous score, live onstage musicians, and unforgettable performances, this critically acclaimed musical tells the powerful story of Alice Murphy—a literary editor whose mysterious past comes to light in a journey of love, loss, and redemption.
Featuring songs like “If You Knew My Story” and “Asheville,” Bright Star is a heartfelt celebration of the human spirit that’s as refreshingly authentic as it is unshakably hopeful.
Run Time: 2hr 20min (including intermission)
Live at The Strand – Group discounts available! Call 770-293-0080.
Tue – Thur, 12 pm – 4 pm
Fridays 12pm – 6pm
Two hours before showtime
It is The Strand’s mission to enrich and engage our regional community through diverse entertainment and memorable experiences for all.
The historic Strand Theatre lights up the downtown Marietta square with live theatre, films, concerts, comedy, private events, and more. The Strand is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
© 2026 Friends of the Strand, Inc. All rights reserved
EIN 20-0210688
It is The Strand’s mission to enrich and engage our regional community through diverse entertainment and memorable experiences for all.
The historic Strand Theatre lights up the downtown Marietta square with live theatre, films, concerts, comedy, private events, and more. The Strand is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Box Office Hours:
Tue – Thur, 12 pm – 4 pm
Fridays 12pm – 6pm
Two hours before showtime
© 2026 Friends of the Strand, Inc. All rights reserved
EIN 20-0210688
