The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 3 Episode 95 Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, Martin Freeman, Bright Star
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- February 29, 2016
- 4 min
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7.8 (22)
On this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy welcomes an exciting lineup of guests. The show starts off with comedic icon, Steve Martin, and singer-songwriter, Edie Brickell. They are promoting their Broadway musical, Bright Star, which tells the story of a young woman in the 1920s who finds her way out of a tough situation and into a new life. The musical features bluegrass and folk-inspired music, with song lyrics by Brickell and music by Martin. They chat with Jimmy about the show and share some behind-the-scenes stories.
Next up is British actor, Martin Freeman, who is known for his roles in The Hobbit, Sherlock, and The Office. Freeman is promoting his new film, Ghost Stories, a horror film that follows a professor who investigates three cases of paranormal activity. Freeman talks about the challenges of making a good horror film and shares stories from the set.
Throughout the show, there are performances by the cast of Bright Star, with Steve Martin on the banjo and Edie Brickell singing. There is also a musical performance by Edie alone, with just her guitar for accompaniment.
The highlight of the show is the final performance by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, who perform a song from Bright Star called "Sun's Gonna Shine." It's a beautiful song with a catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, and they perform it with soul and passion. The audience gives them a standing ovation and Jimmy thanks them for being on the show.
Overall, this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is a fun mix of interviews, performances, and behind-the-scenes insights. With a lineup of talented and charismatic guests, it's a must-see for fans of Broadway, film, and music.