Cynthia Erivo and pregnant Lea Michele led the star-studded red carpet Thursday at the Broadway opening of a buzzy new revival of Gypsy.
Since the show first opened in 1959 with Ethel Merman as star, the show has been widely regarded as one of the greatest musicals of all time.
A string of stage icons have led productions in New York and London, including Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone and Imelda Staunton.
Now Audra McDonald has stepped into the role of domineering stage mother Mama Rose and is the first black woman to play the role on Broadway.
Her opening performance was seen by a dazzling array of showbiz figures, including Cynthia and pregnant Lea, both of whom initially rose to fame in musical theater before achieving even greater fame on screen.
Fresh off the box office of her new film Wicked: Part One, Cynthia, 37, cut a commanding figure in a striking ensemble.
Cynthia Erivo (left) and Lea Michele (right) led the star-studded red carpet Thursday at the Broadway opening of a buzzy new revival of Gypsy
Gypsy is based on the memoir of the real Gypsy Rose Lee, who became a nationally known stripper in America during the Great Depression.
Her gimmick was to parade around the stage and tease the audience that she was going to undress – only to end up taking off one of her gloves.
Although Gypsy Rose Lee, whose real name is Louise, is one of the main characters of the show, the main role is that of her selfish mother Rose.
The musical features lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, music by Jule Style and a book by Arthur Laurents, and was originally directed for Broadway by Jerome Robbins.
Tailor-made for the talents of original leading actress Ethel Merman, the show opened on Broadway in 1959 and became an instant classic.
Mama Rose has become one of the most coveted roles for an actress in musical theater – and now Audra, a reigning current star on Broadway, is set for a revival at the newly renovated Majestic Theater.
At Thursday’s opening, Cynthia modeled a loose white blouse that she left hanging over her fashionably faded jeans, while she wrapped a thick gray coat over the look.
She wore a striking long set of nails and added a touch of glitter to the look with a shiny pair of silver heels, a necklace and a set of hoop earrings.
Fresh off the box office of her new film Wicked: Part One, Cynthia, 37, cuts an impressive figure in a striking ensemble
At Thursday’s opening, Cynthia modeled a loose white blouse that she left loose over her fashionably faded jeans, while she wrapped a thick gray coat over the look.
Cynthia found time on the red carpet to mingle with Tovah Feldshuh, 75, a fixture of the Great White Way with four Tony nominations to her name
She turned heads in a plunging midnight blue maternity dress that concealed her blossoming baby bump as she posed for the cameras
She attended the opening on the arm of Jonathan Groff, who became a Broadway star with her in the 2006 musical Spring Awakening
Cynthia found time on the red carpet to mingle with Tovah Feldshuh, 75, a fixture of the Great White Way with four Tony nominations to her name.
Lea — who was praised for a Broadway revival of another Jule Style musical, Funny Girl, which featured a role created by Barbra Streisand — was also on the red carpet.
The 38-year-old is expecting her second child with her businessman husband Zandy Reich, with whom she already shares son Ever, four.
She turned heads in a plunging midnight blue maternity dress that concealed her blossoming baby bump as she posed for the cameras.
The Glee star wore her sleek curtains of dark hair down and sharpened her unmistakable facial features with makeup, including nude lipstick.
She attended the opening on the arm of Jonathan Groff, who became a Broadway star with her in the 2006 musical Spring Awakening.
Completing Lea’s look, Jonathan arrived in a midnight blue tuxedo with black lining that matched the T-shirt he wore underneath.
Alec Baldwin, 66, posed hand-in-hand with his wife Hilaria, 40, ahead of the premiere of their upcoming reality show on TLC next month.
Alec Baldwin, 66, posed holding hands with his wife Hilaria, 40, ahead of the premiere of their upcoming reality show on TLC next month
Exuding youthful charm at the age of 49, Scrubs star Zach Braff hit the red carpet in a rust-colored suit worn dashingly without a tie
Legendary supermodel Iman exuded her undeniable glamor in a leopard print pantsuit with a statement glow that flashed under the lights
Her outfit fit her enviably slim figure perfectly and featured a neckline that dropped far enough to highlight her toned midriff.
David Bowie’s 69-year-old widow wore her hair down to frame her agelessly glowing skin as she walked the red carpet
Jordan Roth, whose company owns five Broadway theaters but not the Majestic, designed a striking black suit with flared pink sleeves, plus full makeup
Rosie Perez gave the affair a touch of Christmas spirit with snowflake metalwork on her dress, while Lin-Manuel Miranda went ultra-casual in a t-shirt and cardigan.
The fashion industry was also well represented at the Gypsy opening, where Anna Wintour was seen posing with Michael Kors
Billy Eichner (left) wore a stylish camel coat, while Laverne Cox (right) bared her toned midriff in a daringly cut peek-a-boo dress
Legendary supermodel Iman exuded her undeniable glamor in a leopard print pantsuit with a statement glow that flashed under the lights.
Her outfit fit her enviably slim figure perfectly and featured a neckline that dropped far enough to emphasize her toned midriff.
David Bowie’s 69-year-old widow wore her hair down to frame her agelessly glowing skin as she walked the red carpet.
Exuding youthful charm at the age of 49, Scrubs star Zach Braff hit the red carpet in a rust-colored suit worn dashingly without a tie.
Jordan Roth, whose company owns five Broadway theaters but not the Majestic, designed a striking black suit with flared pink sleeves, plus full makeup.
Rosie Perez gave the affair a touch of Christmas cheer with snowflake metalwork on her dress, while Lin-Manuel Miranda went ultra-casual in a t-shirt and cardigan.
The fashion industry was also well represented at the Gypsy opening, where Anna Wintour could be seen posing with Michael Kors.
Billy Eichner wore a stylish camel coat, while Laverne Cox bared her toned midriff in a daringly cut peek-a-boo dress.
RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Peppermint cut a scene-stealing figure in a figure-hugging black jumpsuit as she struck a provocative pose with younger actor Dan Amboyer.
RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Peppermint cut a scene-stealing figure in a skin-tight black jumpsuit as she struck a provocative pose with younger actor Dan Amboyer
Tony-winning actor Jeffrey Wright, meanwhile, turned the opening into a family outing, sweetly bringing along his 19-year-old daughter Juno
The couple posed together with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the first Black woman and first lesbian to hold the position
Frasier legend David Hyde Pierce was unrecognizable behind his gray-hued beard as he arrived with his longtime husband Brian Hargrove
TV legends were in full force on the red carpet, which featured Fame actress Debbie Allen (left) with Phylicia Rashad (right) from The Cosby Show
Tony-winning actor Jeffrey Wright, meanwhile, turned the opening into a family outing, bringing his 19-year-old daughter Juno.
The pair posed with White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the first black woman and first lesbian to hold the position.
Frasier legend David Hyde Pierce was unrecognizable behind his gray-tinged beard as he arrived with his longtime husband Brian Hargrove.
TV legends were in attendance on the red carpet, where Fame actress Debbie Allen chatted with Phylicia Rashad from The Cosby Show.