Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Carolee Carmello, David Garrison and More Set for Pre-Broadway TUCK EVERLASTING at Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center

Producers Broadway Across America - Beth Williams, Howard & Janet Kagan and Barry Brown just announced casting for the world premiere production of the new musical TUCK EVERLASTING at Boston's Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre (106 Boylston Street) from July 28-August 18, 2013. The pre-Broadway production will feature (in alphabetical order): Fred Applegate (Sister Act) as 'Constable Joe,' Marylouise Burke (Fuddy Meers) as 'Nana,' Tony Award nominee Carolee Carmello (Scandalous) as 'Ma Tuck,' David Garrison (Titanic) as 'The Man In The Yellow Suit,' Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Newsies) as 'Jesse Tuck,' Daytime Emmy Award Winner Michael Park (How To Succeed...) as 'Pa Tuck,' Michael Wartella (The Kid) as 'Hugo,' and Valerie Wright (Elf) as 'Mother,' and will introduce Sadie Sink in the role of 'Winnie.'

With a book by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear (Dirty Blonde), music by Chris Miller (The Burnt Part Boys), lyrics by Nathan Tysen (The Burnt Part Boys) and directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon), TUCK EVERLASTING is based on the award-winning novel by Natalie Babbitt.

TUCK EVERLASTING will feature sets by Walt Spangler (A Christmas Story), costumes by two-time Tony Award-winner Gregg Barnes (Follies), sound by Tony Award-winner Brian Ronan (The Book of Mormon), orchestrations by Danny Troob (Newsies) and musical direction by Rob Berman (The Pajama Game). Additional casting, design team members, and Broadway production details will be announced at a later date.

If you could live forever, would you? That's the eternal question of TUCK EVERLASTING. In a small New England town, a young girl dreaming of adventure stumbles upon a family with a fabulous secret. Their chance encounter sends them on an unforgettable journey that will test everything they believe about love, life, and what it means to truly feel alive.

The 1,700 seat Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre was designed by Clarence Blackall and first opened its doors for a performance of Ben-Hur on December 20, 1900. In the early and mid 20th century, Boston was considered a launching pad for Broadway producers to try out new productions before bringing them to New York. Boston theatergoers were treated to a sneak peek of many well-known Broadway shows at the Colonial including Anything Goes, Porgy and Bess, Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, and La Cage aux Folles. This year, July will mark the beginning of a new chapter for the Colonial Theatre. The nonprofit Citi Performing Arts Center will assume operations of the theatre, with a booking agreement with Broadway Across America, ensuring that the Boston tradition of presenting Broadway shows continues in its historic home.

Season Series Patrons interested in tickets should call Broadway In Boston directly at 1-866-523-7469 and for Member tickets please call 1-866-551-7469. For group tickets of 10+ please call Broadway In Boston Group Sales at 617-482-8616, email BostonGroups@broadwayinboston.com or contact Citi Performing Arts Center Group Sales by calling 617-532-1116, email at groups@citicenter.org. Member and single tickets will be on sale at a later date. TUCK EVERLASTING is part of the Lexus Broadway In Boston Series.

Broadway In Boston is Boston's leading theatrical presenter and producer of Broadway since 1984. For the past 28 years, more than six million theatergoers have experienced over 250 Broadway In Boston productions in many of the city's historic theatres which include the Boston Opera House and the Citi Performing Arts Center Emerson Colonial Theatre. Long-running sensations and Boston favorites, Blue Man Group and Shear Madness continue their successful runs at The Charles Playhouse, a Broadway In Boston venue. Broadway In Boston is part of the Broadway Across America network. Broadway Across America presents first-class touring Broadway musicals and plays such as the smash hits Wicked, Disney's The Lion King and The Book of Mormon and other live events throughout a network of 43 North American cities. Broadway Across America is a part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies, which includes Broadway.com, and is led by CEO and principal shareholder John Gore. For more information please visit www.BroadwayInBoston.com.

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