Bright Star (Broadway, Cort Theatre, 2016)

Bright Star

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Bright Star

Broadway

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Cort Theatre

SYNOPSIS: When successful literary editor Alice Murphy meets an ambitious young soldier just home from World War II, their connection inspires Alice to confront her past. Together they discover a stunning secret with the power to transform their lives.

Running Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission
book: Steve Martin
music: Steve Martin, Edie Brickell
lyrics: Edie Brickell

Pro Info

Awards

Astaire Awards
2016	Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show	Allison Briner-Dardenne William Youmans Michael X. Martin Sandra DeNise Sarah Jane Shanks Tony Roach Max Chernin Patrick Cummings	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Choreographer in a Broadway Show	Josh Rhodes	Nominee

Drama Desk Award
2016	Outstanding Music	Steve Martin Edie Brickell	Winner
2016	Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical	Nevin Steinberg	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical	Jane Greenwood	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Orchestrations	August Eriksmoen	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	A.J. Shively	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Paul Alexander Nolan	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Carmen Cusack	Nominee

Drama League
2016	Distinguished Production of a Musical		Nominee

Outer Critics Circle
2016	Outstanding New Broadway Musical		Winner
2016	Outstanding Director of a Musical	Walter Bobbie	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Costume Design	Jane Greenwood	Nominee
2016	Outstanding Choreographer	Josh Rhodes	Nominee
2016	Outstanding New Score		Winner
2016	Outstanding Book of a Musical		Nominee
2016	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Carmen Cusack	Nominee

Theatre World Awards
2016	Theatre World Award	Carmen Cusack	Winner

Tony Award
2016	Best Musical		Nominee
2016	Best Orchestrations	August Eriksmoen	Nominee
2016	Best Actress in a Musical	Carmen Cusack	Nominee
2016	Best Book of a Musical	Steve Martin	Nominee
2016	Best Original Score	Steve Martin Edie Brickell	Nominee

QUICK STATS

(as of Jun 26, 2016) Total Current Gross: $7,474,492.00 Highest Weekly Gross: $708,012.90 (Week Ending Jun 26, 2016) Average Ticket Price: $66.97 Average % Capacity: 76.65%

Grosses

Week Ending	Week Number	This Week Gross Potential Gross	Diff $	Avg Ticket Top Ticket	Seats Sold Seats in Theatre	Perfs Previews	% Cap This Week	Diff % cap
Jun 26, 2016	5	$708,012.90 $912,056.00	$158,775.70	$85.09 $248.00	8,321 1,044	8 0	99.63%	14.93%
Jun 19, 2016	4	$549,237.20 $912,056.00	$21,430.20	$77.64 $248.00	7,074 1,044	8 0	84.70%	4.81%
Jun 12, 2016	3	$527,807.00 $912,056.00	$89,827.00	$79.11 $248.00	6,672 1,044	8 0	79.89%	8.67%
Jun 5, 2016	2	$437,980.00 $912,056.00	-$5,312.50	$73.63 $248.00	5,948 1,044	8 0	71.22%	-1.00%