When you find yourself at a dinner theater sitting next to two people who’ve seen the same musical three times, you pay attention. That was the case during Bright Star at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse ...

The Steve Martin-Edie Brickell country musical 'Bright Star' arrives in Los Angeles on tour with several original castmembers, including Carmen Cusack reprising her Tony-nominated role.

“Bright Star” isn’t a mystery; it’s more like a fable of keeping faith that things will work out OK. Syd Deines’ dramatic scenic design is evocative and contributes to the fablelike vibe.

“Bright Star,” the Broadway musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, will shutter at the end of the month, with producers posting a closing notice after weeks of struggle at the box ...