Mill Mountain Theatre is hosting a play set in Appalachia Gene Marrano September 15, 2023 1 minute read The musical “Bright Star” takes place during the 1920s and 40s and is supplemented by bluegrass music. It tells of a woman who meets a man coming home from the war and the two explore their pasts to learn about themselves. Share: Post navigation Previous: Zoo celebrates Red Panda day with plenty to doNext: The Humble Hustle presents “Not Your Average Year” Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026