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Tina Fey, Bernadette Peters, and More Welcome Jesse Tyler Ferguson Back to Broadway

Ferguson stars in Becky Mode’s acclaimed solo comedy ”Fully Committed”.

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April 26, 2016

The Broadway production of Becky Mode's Fully Committed, starring five-time Emmy Award nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family), celebrated its opening night on April 25 at the Lyceum Theatre.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson makes a triumphant return to Broadway after a decade.
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Fully Committed follows a day in the life of Sam, a reservation-line receptionist at one of New York's trendiest restaurants. The play, inspired by characters Mode created with Mark Setlock (who originated the role), was first presented at the Vineyard Theatre in 1999, transferring to the Cherry Lane Theatre and running for nearly 700 performances. As the show's only actor, Ferguson plays more than 40 characters.

Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond are on hand to toast Richmond's Broadway songwriting debut with Fully Committed. — Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond are on hand to toast Richmond's Broadway songwriting debut with *Fully Committed*.
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Under the direction of Jason Moore, Fully Committed began performances Friday, April 1. The limited engagement runs through July 24. This marks Ferguson's return to Broadway for the first time since originating the role of Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2005.

Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond join Fully Committed director Jason Moore and star Jesse Tyler Ferguson on the red carpet. — *Fully Committed* director Jason Moore (left) and star Jesse Tyler Ferguson (right) join Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond on the red carpet.
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The creative team includes Derek McLane (scenic design), Sarah Laux (costume design), Ben Stanton (lighting design), Darron L. West (sound design), and Jeff Richmond (music).