San Diego Theater Review: Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's 'Bright Star' July 05. The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team of the world premiere of Steve Martin’s new play Meteor Shower, an adult comedy, marking. London 1818: a secret love affair begins between 23 year old English poet, John Keats, and the girl next door, Fanny Brawne, an outspoken student of fashion. This. The Old Globe presents the World Premiere of Bright Star, a new American musical featuring music by Edie Brickell and Steve Martin, lyrics by Brickell, and. Carmen Cusack heads the cast of Bright Star at the Cort Theatre. (© Nick Stokes) Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's new Broadway musical Bright Star will end its run. LATEST HEADLINES 'Pets' Slimes 'Ghostbusters' While 'Finding Dory' Swims to All-Time Domestic Record 12 hours ago ‘Silicon Valley’ Star T.J. Miller Joins Emoji. Steve Martin, Edie Brickell Musical ‘Bright Star’ Sets Broadway Dates, Cast Bright Star, the original new musical with music and book by Grammy and Emmy winner Steve Martin and music and lyrics by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Edie. The Old Globe presents the World Premiere of Bright Star, a new American musical featuring music by Edie Brickell and Steve Martin, lyrics by Brickell, and. Inspired by a true event, Bright Star, according to press notes, tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in.