Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES at Paper Mill Playhouse!

Paper Mill Playhouse's spring musical, PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES, begins tonight, featuring James Barry (Jim),Gabe Bowling (Jackson), Julie Foldesi (Prudie), Jason Ostrowski (L.M.), Alysha Umphress (Rhetta) and Sam Weber(Eddie). PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is conceived and written by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann. PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is directed by John Foley with choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter. PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES will run eight times a week at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater through May 1, 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside opening night below!

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES premiered off Broadway in 1981 and moved to Broadway in 1982 where it garnered Tony and Drama Desk Award nominations for Best Musical. After the musical's successful Broadway run, it transferred to London's West End. PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES had a record-breaking five year run at Chicago's Apollo Theater. Most recently, the show was revived at New York City Center as part of the Encores! Off-Center series.

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES is a musical full of joy‚ a little bit of heartbreak‚ and lots of hilarity. This visionary tribute to life by the roadside takes place on North Carolina's Highway 57. Somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna stands a rest stop. The four hardworking fellas at the gas station have been known to do some auto repairs‚ but only when aided by some great tunes and a few beers. Next door there's the Double Cupp Diner‚ where the Cupp sisters offer up their famous home cooking and gift for song. This musical is a celebration of life‚ love‚ Dolly Parton‚ and catfish!

Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy

Pump Boys and Dinettes Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse

Jason Ostrowski, Gabe Bowling, Julie Foldesi, James Barry, Alysha Umphress and Sam Weber

James Barry, Alysha Umphress and Sam Weber

Julie Foldesi and Alysha Umphress

Alysha Umphress

Stephen Hoebee-Elardo and Anthony Serratore

Joann M. Hunter (Choreographer) and Mark S. Hoebee (Producing Artistic Director)

Joann M. Hunter and Mark S. Hoebee

Joann M. Hunter and Brian Ronan

Steel Burkhardt, Lindsay Moore, Joann M. Hunter and Brian Ronan

Larry Elardo, Ashley Hoebee-Elardo, Stephen Hoebee-Elardo and Mark S. Hoebee

David Thompson and Susan Stroman

David Thompson, Susan Stroman and Mark S. Hoebee

Debra Monk (Author) and Mark S. Hoebee

Jason Ostrowski

Jason Ostrowski

John Foley (Director, Music Director and Author)

John Foley

Debra Monk and John Foley

Debra Monk, John Foley and Cass Morgan (Author)

Mark S. Hoebee, Debra Monk, John Foley and Cass Morgan

James Barry

James Barry

Brian Falduto and guest

Julie Foldesi and Michael Croiter

Julie Foldesi and Michael Croiter

Sam Weber

Sam Weber

Alysha Umphress

Alysha Umphress

Alysha Umphress

Cody Williams and Alysha Umphress

Cody Williams and Alysha Umphress

Thane Myles and Todd Schmidt (Managing Director)

Gabe Bowling ad Michelle Vezilj

Gabe Bowling and Michelle Vezilj

Gabe Bowling, James Barry, Jason Ostrowski and Sam Weber

Gabe Bowling, James Barry, Jason Ostrowski and Sam Weber

Gabe Bowling, James Barry, Jason Ostrowski, Julie Foldesi, Sam Weber and Alysha Umphress

Julie Foldesi and Alysha Umphress

Julie Foldesi and Alysha Umphress