Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity

Beautiful Star: An Appalachian Nativity book by Preston Lane, music and lyrics by Laurelyn Dossett

(5)
Productions (16)
Christmas Musical
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100 - 120 minutes
5 W, 6 M, 3 Any (14 actors possible: 5-8 W, 6-9 M)
Set: Minimal.

Join Reverend Ledbetter and the Open Heart Community Fellowship for a down-home nativity celebration in this joyous Appalachian musical revue. Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve, leading up to the birth of Jesus, Beautiful Star is a retelling of the Christmas story that will have you tapping your toes and singing its praises.

Pricing Information

Libretto $13.99
conductor/vocal score $23.99

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Join Reverend Ledbetter and the Open Heart Community Fellowship for a down-home nativity celebration in this joyous Appalachian musical revue. Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve, leading up to the birth of Jesus, Beautiful Star is a retelling of the Christmas story that will have you tapping your toes and singing its praises.

  • Christmas Musical
  • |
  • 100 - 120 minutes
  • 5 W, 6 M, 3 Any (14 actors possible: 5-8 W, 6-9 M)
  • Set: Minimal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-565-0

Package Details

Production Packages Include

  • 15 librettos (the book and lyrics)
  • 15 conductor/vocal score
  • 1

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Published Reviews

"...a new Christmas package almost overwhelming in its glory and charm. It's the best show I've seen in this or any holiday season -- an irresistible blend of Bible tales and mountain music, staged by a company of extraordinary talent."

Julie York Coppens, The Charlotte Observer

"Perfect family fare... Beautiful Star will lighten your heart and put a lump in your throat."

Leslie Mizell, News & Record (Greensboro, North Carolina)

"...this banjo/mandolin inflected tuner is the most moving telling of the nativity story this Jew has ever beheld."

Perry Tannenbaum, creativeloafing.com (Charlotte, North Carolina)

"...exudes the rarer virtues of simplicity and faith. "

Lawson Taitte, The Dallas Morning News

Production History

DEC 11, 2020 - DEC 20, 2020
Yadkin Arts Council
Yadkinville, NC United States
Yadkin Arts Council Yadkinville, NC United States
DEC 13, 2019 - DEC 22, 2019
Yadkin Arts Council
Yadkinville, NC United States
Yadkin Arts Council Yadkinville, NC United States
DEC 05, 2019 - DEC 08, 2019
The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County
Wentworth, NC United States
The Theatre Guild of Rockingham County Wentworth, NC United States
NOV 30, 2018 - DEC 16, 2018
Hickory Community Theatre
Hickory, NC United States
Hickory Community Theatre Hickory, NC United States
DEC 08, 2017 - DEC 10, 2017
First Baptist Church Melissa
Melissa, TX United States
First Baptist Church Melissa Melissa, TX United States
DEC 01, 2017 - DEC 02, 2017
Krider Performing Arts Center
Paris, TN United States
Krider Performing Arts Center Paris, TN United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 11, 2016
Wilkes Playmakers
North Wilkesboro, NC United States
Wilkes Playmakers North Wilkesboro, NC United States
DEC 19, 2014 - DEC 21, 2014
Stallings Baptist Church
Salisbury, NC United States
Stallings Baptist Church Salisbury, NC United States
OCT 04, 2014 - DEC 07, 2014
Foothills Performing Arts, Inc.
Hudson, NC United States
Foothills Performing Arts, Inc. Hudson, NC United States
DEC 07, 2012 - DEC 09, 2012
Village Presbyterian Community Church
Rancho Santa Fe, CA United States
Village Presbyterian Community Church Rancho Santa Fe, CA United States
DEC 08, 2011 - DEC 10, 2011
Parkway Playhouse
Burnsville, NC United States
Parkway Playhouse Burnsville, NC United States
DEC 18, 2010 - DEC 19, 2010
Sherman Community Players
Sherman, TX United States
Sherman Community Players Sherman, TX United States
DEC 03, 2010 - DEC 20, 2010
Sherman Community Players
Sherman, TX United States
Sherman Community Players Sherman, TX United States
NOV 25, 2016 - DEC 24, 2016
Triad Stage
Greensboro, NC United States
Triad Stage Greensboro, NC United States
NOV 27, 2009 - DEC 23, 2009
Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theater
Greensboro, NC United States
Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theater Greensboro, NC United States
NOV 28, 2008 - DEC 21, 2008
WaterTower Theatre
Addison, TX United States
WaterTower Theatre Addison, TX United States
No upcoming productions.
NOV 25, 2016 - DEC 24, 2016
Triad Stage
Greensboro, NC United States
Triad Stage Greensboro, NC United States
NOV 27, 2009 - DEC 23, 2009
Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theater
Greensboro, NC United States
Triad Stage at The Pyrle Theater Greensboro, NC United States
NOV 28, 2008 - DEC 21, 2008
WaterTower Theatre
Addison, TX United States
WaterTower Theatre Addison, TX United States