Peoria Players' BRIGHT STAR
Schedule
Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
4300 N University St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61614 | Peoria, IL
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SHOW DATES/TIMES:March 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 – 7:30 pm
March 8 and 15 – 2:00 pm
TICKETS:
On sale February 23 at 11:00 am
$25 Adults
$20 Patrons 20 & Younger
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SYNOPSIS:
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in 1945-46 with flashbacks to 1923. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past -- and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Bright Star is sponsored in part by The Law Office of David Hunt.
CAST:
Alice Murphy - Amanda Maddalozzo
Jimmy Ray Dobbs - David Snook
Billy Cane - Henry Karan Voss
Margo Crawford - Anna Taylor
Lucy Grant - Anja Olsen
Daryl Ames - Trent Helgren
Mayor Josiah Dobbs - Andy Orscheln
Mama Murphy - Sagan Drake
Daddy Murphy - Ed Peck
Daddy Cane - Kyle King
Florence/Ens - Devyn Farney
Edna/Ens - Claire Challacombe
Stanford/Ens - Zachary Sanzotta
Government Clerk/Ens - Mary Irby Moore
Max/Ens - James Yost
Dr. Norquist/Ens - Tyler Johnson
Ensemble - Ethan Gillis, Abby Hagan, Cody Salem, Dalani Salem, Erica Stancomb
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Director – Madison Motyl
Music Director – Alex Hunt
Choreographer – Rachel Feather
Set Design/Construction – Chip Joyce
Props – Theresa Black and Kristin Whitaker
Stage Manager – Erin Pantages
Lights – Wayne Carey
Sound – Jace McCance
Costumes – DeeDee Neuhaus
Make-up – Amy De Trempe
Hair – Kriss Ricketts Cochran
Production Secretary – Sarah Beth Leasor
Rehearsal Accompanist – Jerrad Kaiser
Advising Director – Robin Hunt
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Where is it happening?
4300 N University St, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61614Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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