You may be familiar with H.A.R.T. Theatre in Downtown Hillsboro and the exceptional quality of work they produce. Each year, this community theatre raises the bar higher and higher. Each play and performance seems to eclipse the last. Right now, the musical Bright Star, written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, has audiences talking. With ticket sales going fast and the Performance running through this weekend, NOW is the time to grab up some tickets and get out on the town! Downtown Hillsboro is a great place to eat, recreate, and enjoy the arts. Make sure to check out the rest of H.A.R.T.’s lineup coming through the rest of this year and into next year, too!
Way to go to all our friends and H.A.R.T., and thank you for all you do to bring joy to a weary world!
The following information is from HART’s Webpage – Make sure to visit them! https://www.hart-theatre.org/
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Bright Star: The Musical opened this past weekend to roaring success — and the reviews are in! Both performances received standing ovations, and audiences left the theatre positively glowing. Heard from patrons following the performance:
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“Best show of the year!”Bright Star
CAST
Alice Murphy – Emily Russell
Billy Cane – Hudson Moore
Daddy Cane – Jeremy Buxton
Daddy Murphy – Dennis Reilly
Daryl – Max Powell
Dr. Norquist – Tyler Parr
Florence/ Spirit – Jessica Goodhue
Female Ensemble (Spirit) – Ireland McNeill
Edna (Spirit) – Tatiana Bernardo
Govt. Clerk – Jessica Liang
Jimmy Ray Dobbs – Nick Rock
Lucy – Lila Rae Grace
Mama Murphy – Julie Moleski
Margo – Jaclyn VerHurst
Max – Shane Ruyle
Mayor Dobbs – Stan Yeend
Stanford – Ian Knowles
Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.
Recipient of the 2005 Tony Award® for Best Play and winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. In this brilliant and powerful drama, Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students.
CAST
Ugly – Hope Chinn
Ida – Haley Miltimore
Drake – Aidan Pulito
Cat – Maddie Jones
Henrietta/Barnacles – Mila Kotaniemi
Maureen – Rebekah Thomas
Turkey – Madelyn Noyes
Grace – Bel Stenger
Beaky/Froglet – Alice Robinson
Fluff/Froglet – Penelope Hollandsworth
Downy/Froglet – Thea Hennessy
Billy/Froglet – Will Christensen
Duckling/Froglet – Derek Marcus
Duckling/Froglet – Emberly Eaton-Heredia,
Jay Bird – Aaleyah Johnson
Greylag – Noah Stentz
Snowy – Cora Rollins
Barnacles – Ophelia Stapp
Pinkfoot – Lina Smolev
Bullfrog – Echo Christensen
Dot/Blizzard Solo – Lorelia Schmidlin
Penny/Camera Crew – Vinny Spotts
Mother Swan – Audrey Latino
Bewick/Chorus – Robin Leedy
Father Swan – Elijah Stentz
Chorus – Isla Stenger & Juliette Goldstein
Adapted for young performers, and with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins), Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, Honk! JR. will treat your audiences to equal amounts of laughter and tears.
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be.
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| Don’t let this deal pass you by — Early Bird pricing ends with the final curtain of Bright Star!
Now is the perfect time to lock in your seat for every show in HART’s upcoming season — at our lowest price of the year. Early Bird Season Ticket holders get more than just great theatre:
Experience the full season in style — and savings. Reserve your Season Tickets today before prices go up! |
Exclusive perks include:Season Tickets |
| Doubt: A Parable – 9/6/25-9/21/25 Honk Jr. – 10/17/25 – 11/2/25 A Gift to Remember – 12/6/25 – 12/21/25 HART World Premiere The Pros and Cons of Killing your Husband – 2/7/26 – 2/22/26 Bonus HART World Premiere Alma de Luna – 3/14/26 – 3/29/26 Steel Magnolias – 5/2/26 – 5/17/26 Disney’s Descendants: The Musical – 6/13/26 – 6/28/26 |
