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Melissa Joan Hart, Bernadette Peters, and More Welcome Tuck Everlasting to Broadway

The new musical, starring Andrew Keenan-Bolger, is written by Chris Miller, Nathan Tysen, Claudia Shear, and Tim Fedlere.

| Broadway |

April 27, 2016

As Michael Park looks on, Carolee Carmello takes her bow.
As Michael Park looks on, Carolee Carmello takes her bow.
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The new Broadway musical Tuck Everlasting celebrated its opening at the Broadhurst Theatre on April 26.

Sarah Charles Lewis officially makes her Broadway debut as Winnie Foster.
Sarah Charles Lewis officially makes her Broadway debut as Winnie Foster.
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Tuck Everlasting features a book by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, music by Chris Miller, and lyrics by Nathan Tysen. The story follows 10-year-old Winnie Foster, who meets young Jesse Tuck and discovers a secret spring that grants eternal life to whoever drinks its water. Inspired by Natalie Babbitt's novel, the show is directed and choreographed by Tony winner Casey Nicholaw.

Terrence Mann, Carolee Carmello, Michael Park, Sarah Charles Lewis, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, and Robert Lenzi lead a full company curtain call.
Terrence Mann, Carolee Carmello, Michael Park, Sarah Charles Lewis, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, and Robert Lenzi lead a full company curtain call.
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The production stars Carolee Carmello as Mae Tuck, Andrew Keenan-Bolger as Jesse Tuck, Michael Park as Angus Tuck, Terrence Mann as the Man in the Yellow Suit, Fred Applegate as Constable Joe, Robert Lenzi as Miles Tuck, Michael Wartella as Hugo, Valerie Wright as Mother, 11-year-old Sarah Charles Lewis as Winnie Foster, and Pippa Pearthree as Nana.

Michael Park congratulates Tuck Everlasting coauthors Tim Federle, Chris Miller, and Nathan Tysen.
Michael Park congratulates Tuck Everlasting coauthors Tim Federle, Chris Miller, and Nathan Tysen.
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The ensemble features Timothy J. Alex, Callie Carter, Chloe Campbell, Benjamin Cook, Elizabeth Crawford, Deanna Doyle, Brandon Espinoza, Lisa Gajda, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Christopher Gurr, Neil Haskell, Matt Meigs, Heather Parcells, Justin Patterson, Marco Schittone, Brooklyn Shuck, Jennifer Smith, Kathy Voytko, and Sharrod Williams.

Sarah Charles Lewis and Andrew Keenan-Bolger have some fun at their opening-night party.
Sarah Charles Lewis and Andrew Keenan-Bolger have some fun at their opening-night party.
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Tuck Everlasting features scenic design by Walt Spangler, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner, sound design by Brian Ronan, orchestrations by John Clancy, and musical supervision by Rob Berman. Mary-Mitchell Campbell serves as musical director.

The Tuck family: Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Carolee Carmello, Michael Park, and Robert Lenzi.
The Tuck family: Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Carolee Carmello, Michael Park, and Robert Lenzi.
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Michael Park plays Pa Tuck, with Fred Applegate as Constable Joe and Terrence Mann as the Man in the Yellow Suit.
Michael Park plays Pa Tuck, with Fred Applegate as Constable Joe and Terrence Mann as the Man in the Yellow Suit.
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Valerie Wright and Pippa Pearthree play Mother and Nana in the new musical.
Valerie Wright and Pippa Pearthree play Mother and Nana in the new musical.
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Michael Wartella completes the principal company as Hugo.
Michael Wartella completes the principal company as Hugo.
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Jessica Lee Goldyn is featured in the Tuck Everlasting ensemble.
Jessica Lee Goldyn is featured in the Tuck Everlasting ensemble.
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The ladies of Tuck Everlasting include Kathy Voytko, Heather Parcells, Jennifer Smith, and Deanna Doyle.
The ladies of Tuck Everlasting include Kathy Voytko, Heather Parcells, Jennifer Smith, and Deanna Doyle.
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Ben Cook and Chloë Campbell also appear in the ensemble.
Ben Cook and Chloë Campbell also appear in the ensemble.
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Sharrod Williams makes his Broadway debut in the Tuck Everlasting ensemble.
Sharrod Williams makes his Broadway debut in the Tuck Everlasting ensemble.
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Elizabeth Margaret Crawford, Brooklyn Shuck, and Marco Schittone are the children of Tuck Everlasting.
Elizabeth Margaret Crawford, Brooklyn Shuck, and Marco Schittone are the children of Tuck Everlasting.
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Broadway gypsies Justin Patterson and Heather Parcells proudly appear together in Tuck Everlasting.
Broadway gypsies Justin Patterson and Heather Parcells proudly appear together in Tuck Everlasting.
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The male ensemble of Tuck Everlasting includes Timothy J. Alex, Brandon Espinoza, Matt Meigs, and Neil Haskell.
The male ensemble of Tuck Everlasting includes Timothy J. Alex, Brandon Espinoza, Matt Meigs, and Neil Haskell.
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Happy opening to the proud writers of Tuck Everlasting: Tim Federle, Nathan Tysen, Claudia Shear, and Chris Miller!
Happy opening to the proud writers of Tuck Everlasting: Tim Federle, Nathan Tysen, Claudia Shear, and Chris Miller!
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It's the Claudia Shear (center) cheering squad: (from left) Michael Urie, Rachel Dratch, Paul Rudnick, Mario Cantone, Jerry Dixon, and Alfred Molina.
It's the Claudia Shear (center) cheering squad: (from left) Michael Urie, Rachel Dratch, Paul Rudnick, Mario Cantone, Jerry Dixon, and Alfred Molina.
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Casey Nicholaw serves as Tuck Everlasting's director and choreographer, with his husband, Josh Marquette, providing the hair design.
Casey Nicholaw serves as Tuck Everlasting's director and choreographer, with his husband, Josh Marquette, providing the hair design.
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Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond are on hand to see their pal Casey Nicholaw's latest Broadway musical.
Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond are on hand to see their pal Casey Nicholaw's latest Broadway musical.
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Melissa Joan Hart works the red carpet.
Melissa Joan Hart works the red carpet.
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Bernadette Peters is on hand to see the new Broadway musical coauthored by Tim Federle, who appeared in Peters' revival of Gypsy in 2003.
Bernadette Peters is on hand to see the new Broadway musical coauthored by Tim Federle, who appeared in Peters' revival of Gypsy in 2003.
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Oscar winner Ron Howard is on hand to see Tuck Everlasting on Broadway,
Oscar winner Ron Howard is on hand to see Tuck Everlasting on Broadway,
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Lea Salonga brings her daughter, Nicole, to see the show.
Lea Salonga brings her daughter, Nicole, to see the show.
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Jeremy Jordan heads into the Broadhurst Theatre.
Jeremy Jordan heads into the Broadhurst Theatre.
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Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz walks the red carpet before the show.
Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz walks the red carpet before the show.
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David Hyde Pierce and Brian Hargrove are ready to spend a night at the theater.
David Hyde Pierce and Brian Hargrove are ready to spend a night at the theater.
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Celia Keenan-Bolger and John Ellison Conlee proudly support her brother, Tuck Everlasting leading man Andrew Keenan-Bolger.
Celia Keenan-Bolger and John Ellison Conlee proudly support her brother, Tuck Everlasting leading man Andrew Keenan-Bolger.
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Charlotte d'Amboise can't wait to see her hubby, Tuck Everlasting star Terrence Mann, back on the boards.
Charlotte d'Amboise can't wait to see her hubby, Tuck Everlasting star Terrence Mann, back on the boards.
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Caroline Rhea attend's Broadway's family friendly musical with her daughter, Ava.
Caroline Rhea attend's Broadway's family-friendly musical with her daughter, Ava.
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Kevin Cahoon appeared on Broadway in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Tuck Everlasting coauthor Tim Federle.
Kevin Cahoon appeared on Broadway in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with Tuck Everlasting coauthor Tim Federle.
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Carolee Carmello works the red carpet in her beautiful opening-night gown.
Carolee Carmello works the red carpet in her beautiful opening-night gown.
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Robert Lenzi shares his opening night with his girlfriend, American Psycho cast member Krystina Alabado.
Robert Lenzi shares his opening night with his girlfriend, American Psycho cast member Krystina Alabado.
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Fred Applegate takes a photo with his son, Ethan Applegate.
Fred Applegate takes a photo with his son, Ethan Applegate.
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Andrew Keenan-Bolger joins his boyfriend, Scott Bixby, for an opening-night memory.
Andrew Keenan-Bolger joins his boyfriend, Scott Bixby, for an opening-night memory.
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Welcome to Broadway, Miller and Tysen!
Welcome to Broadway, Miller and Tysen!
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Sarah Charles Lewis is thrilled to make her Broadway debut.
Sarah Charles Lewis is thrilled to make her Broadway debut.
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