“If you knew my story, you’d have a good story to tell,” Alice sings in the opening number of “Bright Star,” the University of Montana’s School of Theatre and Dance’s
Bright Star: Upper School Musical “Bright Star” is a musical that weaves a heartwarming tale of love, redemption, and the enduring power of hope. Set against the backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and 1940s, the story follows Alice Murphy, a literary editor with a secret past, as she discovers a secret that unravels a decades-old mystery. The musical's evocative bluegrass and folk-infused score, composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, adds a soul-stirring dimension to this enchanting production.