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Bright Star - Musical at the Hayes Theatre


“The point of diving in a lake is not immediately to swim to the shore…”

The NSW premiere of the ingenious and inspiring musical by the superb Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Drawn from a true story and featuring a Tony-nominated score, Bright Star tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s.

When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past, and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.

With stunning melodies, gorgeous actor-centric theatricality and powerfully moving characters, the story is an evocative tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting journey, Bright Star is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

Event Details:

  • Dates: 5 September - 5th October 2025

  • Times:
    Tuesday – Saturday 7:30pm
    Thursday 1:00pm (SEPT 18 Only)
    Saturday 2:00pm
    Sunday 5:00pm

    *No matinee performance on Sat 6 Sep

  • Duration: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes – including interval

  • Ages: Not specified

  • Location: Hayes Theatre

  • Warnings: Not specified

  • Notes: Wheelchair Accessible

More info & tickets here.

Earlier Event: 23 August
La Bohème at Sydney Opera House
Later Event: 27 September
RENT at the Sydney Opera House