Tuck Everlasting
by Claudia Shear, Chris Miller, Nathan Tysen, Tim Federle

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Highlights

120 mins Victorian (British and American) Features Children Unit Set/Multiple Settings Period Costumes

Synopsis

What would you do if you had all eternity?

Eleven-year-old Winnie Foster yearns for a life of adventure beyond her white picket fence, but not until she becomes unexpectedly entwined with the Tuck Family does she get more than she could have imagined.

When Winnie learns of the magic behind the Tuck’s unending youth, she must fight to protect their secret from those who would do anything for a chance at eternal life.

As her adventure unfolds, Winnie faces an extraordinary choice: return to her life, or continue with the Tucks on their infinite journey.

Based on best-selling children’s classic by Natalie Babbitt and adapted for the stage by Claudia Shear and Tim Federle, Tuck Everlasting features a soaring score from Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen.

Press Reviews

"Poignancy mixes well with humor, the songs are fresh and sweet... The music by Chris Miller is magical, grounded in folk, foot-pounding earthy beats and soaring melodies... Nathan Tysen’s lyrics are even better – delving into complex themes with elegance... Long may it live!"

— Associated Press

"Magical and a lasting treasure of your cast album collection."

— Mark Robinson’s cast album review

Characters

Character
WINNIE FOSTER

11 years old

MOTHER (Winnie's mother)

Winnie's mother

NANA

Winnie's grandmother

JESSE TUCK

The youngest of the Tuck family

MILES TUCK

Jesse's older brother

MAE TUCK (Jesse's mother)

Jesse's mother

ANGUS TUCK (Jesse's father)

Jesse's father

MAN IN THE YELLOW SUIT

A nefarious leader of a traveling carnival, in search of the fountain of youth

CONSTABLE JOE

Head of the police force in Treegap

HUGO

Constable Joe's sidekick and son

ENSEMBLE

(13) – various memories, spirits, travelers, townsfolk, carnival workers, and patrons

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ISBN-13 9780573705441
ISBN-10 0573705445

Tuck Everlasting is a play written by Claudia Shear and published by Concord Theatricals .

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