Steve Martin's Blog, page 9
April 1, 2016
Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series - Part 6
Go behind the scenes of So Familiar in Part 6 of legendary producer Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series. Find out more about the track "I Had A Vision".
March 25, 2016
New York Times Reviews 'Bright Star'
Check out the March 24 New York Times review of 'Bright Star': "'Bright Star' Beams Nostalgia Underscored by Fiddles and Banjos". Click here to read it.
March 24, 2016
Bright Star Opens on Broadway!
BRIGHT STAR
A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT THE STORIES WE TELL ��� AND THE ONES WE DON'T
Music, Book, and Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics, and Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Walter Bobbie
Inspired by an astonishing true event, the wholly original new musical BRIGHT STAR, written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and '40s. When successful literary editor Alice Murphy meets an ambitious young soldier just home from World War II, their connection inspires Alice to confront a shocking incident from her past. Together they discover a long-buried secret with the power to transform their lives.
BRIGHT STAR opens at the Cort Theatre on Broadway on March 24th. For ticket info, visit brightstarmusical.com
Click here to watch Steve Martin talk about writing the musical: "It's been thrilling for me to watch and listen to the audience."
Watch this exclusive, extended video of "Sun Is Gonna Shine" from BRIGHT STAR:
March 15, 2016
Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series - Part 5
Go behind the scenes of So Familiar in Part 5 of legendary producer Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series. Find out more about the track "By Your Side".
March 3, 2016
Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series - Part 4
Go behind the scenes of So Familiar in Part 4 of legendary producer Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series. Find out more about the track "Won't Go Back".
February 26, 2016
'Bright Star' on Broadway
BRIGHT STAR
A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT THE STORIES WE TELL ��� AND THE ONES WE DON'T
Music, Book, and Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics, and Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Walter Bobbie
Inspired by an astonishing true event, the wholly original new musical BRIGHT STAR, written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and '40s. When successful literary editor Alice Murphy meets an ambitious young soldier just home from World War II, their connection inspires Alice to confront a shocking incident from her past. Together they discover a long-buried secret with the power to transform their lives.
BRIGHT STAR began performances at the Cort Theatre on Broadway on February 25th. For ticket info, visit brightstarmusical.com
Click here to watch Steve Martin talk about writing the musical: "It's been thrilling for me to watch and listen to the audience."
February 23, 2016
Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series - Part 3
Go behind the scenes of So Familiar in Part 3 of legendary producer Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series. Find out more about the track "Always Will".
February 16, 2016
'Bright Star' on Broadway - Beginning February 25th
BRIGHT STAR
A NEW MUSICAL ABOUT THE STORIES WE TELL ��� AND THE ONES WE DON'T
Music, Book, and Story by Steve Martin
Music, Lyrics, and Story by Edie Brickell
Directed by Walter Bobbie
Inspired by an astonishing true event, the wholly original new musical BRIGHT STAR, written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and '40s. When successful literary editor Alice Murphy meets an ambitious young soldier just home from World War II, their connection inspires Alice to confront a shocking incident from her past. Together they discover a long-buried secret with the power to transform their lives.
BRIGHT STAR begins performances at the Cort Theatre on Broadway on February 25th. For ticket info, visit brightstarmusical.com
Click here to watch Steve Martin talk about writing the musical: "It's been thrilling for me to watch and listen to the audience."
February 9, 2016
Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series - Part 2
Go behind the scenes of So Familiar in Part 2 of legendary producer Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series. Today learn about how the title track "So Familiar" came about.
Go behind the scenes of So Familiar in Part 2 of legendar...
Go behind the scenes of So Familiar in Part 2 of legendary producer Peter Asher's "Getting Familiar" series. Today learn about how the title track "So Familiar" came about.
