PCPA will present “Bright Star,” Steve Martin’s and Edie Brickell’s Grammy and Tony-nominated musical, July 7-23 at the Solvang Festival Theater.

“Bright Star” weaves bluegrass tunes and true events into a genuine journey along the Blue Ridge Mountains.

“Bright Star” premiered at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California, in 2014 and opened on Broadway in the spring of 2016, earning five Tony Award nominations (Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations).

The story is set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina in 1945-46 with flashbacks to 1923.

The show’s music was inspired by Martin’s and Edie Brickell’s Grammy Award winning album “Love Has Come for You,” which featured 13 original songs by the pair. The plot came from a true story, turned folksong called “Iron Mountain Baby.”

“Home. A thought that usually brings a sense of warmth, peace, safety, and/or happiness,” said director Keenon Hooks. “It’s a comforting thought. Though it may not refer to a specific place. We can find that same comfort in someone else, or even better, ourselves.

“‘Brightstar’ the musical takes us on that journey, allowing us to discover what home means to us in different ways.

“We follow the story of Alice Murphy, and embark on a journey of love, heartache, hope, responsibility, and redemption. We all have a story to tell, and the stories of our beloved characters in ‘Brightstar’ remind us of the steadfast strength to be found within ourselves, in the people that surround us, and in our roots.”

In addition to Hooks, the creative team includes Michael Wilkins, music director; Jason Bolen, scenic designer; Jacqueline Heimel, costume designer’ Cody Soper, lighting designer; Tony Angelini, sound designer; Kitty Balay, voice/dialect coach; and Suzanne Tyler, stage manager.

The cast features guest Lesley McKinnell as Alice Murphy, Don Stewart as Daddy Murphy, Kitty Balay as Mama Murphy, Cat Evans as Lucy Grant, Antwon Mason as Daryl Ames, Jordan Stidham as Billy Cane, Andrew Philpot as Daddy Cane, Erik Stein as Mayor Josiah, George Walker as Jimmy Ray Dobbs, andLottie Arnold as Margo Crawford.

For tickets, visit www.pcpa.org or call the box office, 805-922-8313.