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Charlie Franklin (The Book of Mormon, Parade, Bridges of Madison County, and Lord of the Flies) co-stars as the vibrant, young rascal Tom Sawyer in Encores! staging of the Tony-winning musical Big River

Charlie took over the BroadwayBox Instagram for the limited engagement's opening night on February 8 to bring followers behind the scenes with him. Scroll on to see his terrific takeover all in one spot.

Hey, y'all! I'm @chazafranklin and I'm takin over this account today because TONIGHT we open "Big River" at City Center Encores! Stay tuned for probably more videos of me being an idiot, maybe some guest star appearances, some backstage fun, perhaps some mini duets, definitely my headband, & MORE! Sounds great right?! #BigRiverNYCC

A video posted by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Feb 8, 2017 at 7:15am PST

Let's GOOOO! #BigRiverNYCC

A video posted by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Feb 8, 2017 at 10:20am PST

#BigRiverNYCC #itsbackwards

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#BigRiverNYCC rehearsal fun

A video posted by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Feb 8, 2017 at 11:24am PST

Pace Musical Theatre Class of 2014! @jmlyles1 #BigRiverNYCC #GetPUMT

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@nick_barasch HUCKLEBERRY FINN! #BigRiverNYCC

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There's a looooottttttt of seats in @nycitycenter #BigRiverNYCC

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Duet with @sirblackalot #LesMiz #BigRiverNYCC

A video posted by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Feb 8, 2017 at 12:27pm PST

OPENING NIGHT! #BigRiverNYCC

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Here we go, y'all! OPENING NIGHT! Do I look mischievous enough? #BigRiverNYCC

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Who doesn't love Annie Golden?! #BigRiverNYCC

A video posted by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Feb 8, 2017 at 5:39pm PST

How bout a band for the head?! #BigRiverNYCC

A video posted by BroadwayBox.com (@broadwayboxcom) on Feb 8, 2017 at 5:51pm PST

What a day! Opening night was a success. And now ice cream and sleep. Gnite & thanks, y'all! :) #BigRiverNYCC

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Don't miss Charlie Franklin as Tom Sawyer in Big River at New York City Center through February 12.