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Matthews Playhouse Presents Celebrated Musical “Bright Star”

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What’s Happening?

Bright Star, a heartwarming tale of love and redemption set in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, running January 17–February 1, 2025, at the Fullwood Theatre in Matthews, NC.

Featuring a Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, this acclaimed Broadway musical blends bluegrass, folk, and Americana to tell the transformative journey of literary editor Alice Murphy and a young soldier returning from World War II. Directed by Paula Baldwin, with musical direction by Ellen Robison and choreography by Rachel Peterson, the production promises stirring performances and live music. A Pay What You Can preview on January 16, 2025, will support the matthewsplayhouse.com or by calling (704) 846-8343. Recommended for ages 12 and up.


Performance Details:

Preview/Pay What You Can Performance: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM 
-Theatre lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. - doors open at 7:00 p.m.
-Seating is general admission and limited to first come first serve. 
-Donations will be accepted at the door via cash or credit - the suggested donation is $10 per person, but any amount will be accepted. 
-Net proceeds will be donated to North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. 

Run Dates: January 17–February 1, 2025

Run Time: Approximately 2.5 hours with intermission

Location: Fullwood Theatre 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC

Bright Star, a heartwarming tale of love and redemption set in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, running January 17–February 1, 2025, at the Fullwood Theatre in Matthews, NC.

Featuring a Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, this acclaimed Broadway musical blends bluegrass, folk, and Americana to tell the transformative journey of literary editor Alice Murphy and a young soldier returning from World War II. Directed by Paula Baldwin, with musical direction by Ellen Robison and choreography by Rachel Peterson, the production promises stirring performances and live music. A Pay What You Can preview on January 16, 2025, will support the matthewsplayhouse.com or by calling (704) 846-8343. Recommended for ages 12 and up.


Performance Details:

Preview/Pay What You Can Performance: Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 7:30 PM 
-Theatre lobby opens at 6:30 p.m. - doors open at 7:00 p.m.
-Seating is general admission and limited to first come first serve. 
-Donations will be accepted at the door via cash or credit - the suggested donation is $10 per person, but any amount will be accepted. 
-Net proceeds will be donated to North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. 

Run Dates: January 17–February 1, 2025

Run Time: Approximately 2.5 hours with intermission

Location: Fullwood Theatre 100 McDowell St, Matthews, NC

More about Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts is a community based non-profit theatre committed to enriching the lives of children, adults, and families by inviting them to participate in the world of performing arts and education. We commit to this mission by ensuring the excellence of our cultural programs for the participation and enjoyment of the people in our community.
When & Where
Multiple Dates
  • Jan 17, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EST
  • Jan 18, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: EST
  • Jan 18, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EST
  • Jan 19, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: EST
  • Jan 24, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EST
  • Jan 25, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: EST
  • Jan 25, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EST
  • Jan 26, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:30pm Timezone: EST
  • Jan 30, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EST
  • Jan 31, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EST
  • Feb 1, 2025, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: EST
$18.00


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