"Bright Star": NOMINATIONS WE DISCUSSED: MUSICAL, SCORE, LEAD ACTRESS; Summary: Set in the backdrop of the South right after WWII, “Bright Star” tells a story of the friendship between a Alice, a literary editor, and Billy, a soldier, that discover more about their haunting past, as well as their unique connection with one another. A mesmerizing score tells this story of heartbreak, acceptance, and reconciliation.