BRIGHT STAR at Arizona Repertory Theatre is a joyous and rousing production. With Music, Book and Story by Steve Martin and Music, Lyrics and Story by Edie Brickell, this show is truly something special. Directed and choreographed by Christie Kerr, BRIGHT STAR soars. Transitions are seamless and character interactions are believable. For those unfamiliar with BRIGHT STAR, the musical is inspired by a true story. The story follows Alice Murphy and her journey across the years to find love and family. What transpires is both heartbreaking and heartfelt. Go in cold and the piece will impact you all the more. I have done a production of BRIGHT STAR and knew the material, and I was still very much blown away.