Odessa College, Odessa Arts and Basin Theatre Works Bring BRIGHT STAR Musical to the Ector Theatre

Odessa, Texas/March 31, 2023-Odessa College recently announced a partnership with Odessa Arts and Basin Theatre Works in Odessa to bring the 2016 Tony Award Nominated “Bright Star” Musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell to the historic Ector Theatre. 

(Josh Rapp, Director of Theater-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The cast of “Bright Star” Musical will be comprised of local talent from Odessa College and from around the Permian Basin. 

(Josh Rapp, Director of Theater-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

“Bright Star” is an American folktale inspired by a true story of love and redemption against the backdrop of the American South in the 1920’s and 1940’s. 

(Josh Rapp, Director of Theater-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

The musical portion of the musical will feature local musicians and musicians from the Dallas area. 

(Eric Baker, Chair of Visual and Performing Arts-Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

“Bright Star” Musical comes to the Ector Theatre stage April 27th, 28th and 29th. Go to: theector.com to purchase tickets. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.