What a way to kick off the 2017-18 theater season at the Ahmanson with Bright Star the critically acclaimed musical straight from Broadway. Like the name, Bright Star is brilliant, inspiring and touches the heart. Tony nominee Carmen Cusack has a voice that ignites all of your senses and her transformation on stage is something to see. Spoiler Alert: You will want to get the soundtrack she is so good. The Big Ten proudly represents with four, yes FOUR, Big Ten Alumni in the cast from Indiana, Penn State, Michigan and Northwestern.