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Shine The Light: “Bright Star” At Artistic Civic Theatre In Dalton

 “Bright Star” logo.
Artistic Civic Theatre

When Steve Martin and Edie Brickell collaborated on a bluegrass album more than a decade ago, not only did the title song - “Love Has Come For You” - earn a Grammy, but their work inspired a musical: “Bright Star.”

On Wednesday, March 14th, “Bright Star” premieres at Artistic Civic Theatre in Dalton.

Kate Phinney is ACT’s managing director.

Heather Burton is the director of “Bright Star.”

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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