Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick were over the moon to finally bring Neil Simon’s Broadway play Plaza Suite back to life as they smiled on the red carpet at the Hudson Theater in New York City on Monday night.
The 57-year-old actress simply shone in a gorgeous pink Prabal Rana Gurung gown covered in glittering silver stars for the opening night on West 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan.
Parker and Broderick star as three different couples in the three-act comedy directed by John Benjamin Hickey, which took place on 13/19 just as the global pandemic began to rise.
Back on topic, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick were over the moon to finally bring Neil Simon’s Broadway play Plaza Suite back to life as they smiled on the red carpet at the Hudson Theater in New York City on Monday night
SJP was thrilled to show off her dazzling gown which included a silky pink gown draped to the floor with thick straps across her shoulders and cinched at her waist.
Her arms were covered with a glittering, translucent silver cape adorned with sparkling sequins and beads, with pleated elements along the neckline that gracefully cascaded to the floor.
Sarah Jessica let her designer dress take center stage as she pulled her dark blonde hair back into a tight updo created by Serge Normant.
Leading lady: The 57-year-old actress simply shone in a gorgeous pink Prabal Rana Gurung gown covered in glittering silver stars for the opening night on West 44th Street in Midtown Manhattan
Unique: SJP was thrilled to show off her dazzling gown, which included a silky pink gown that draped to the floor with thick straps across her shoulders and was smocked at the waist
Stepping out in style: Matthew, 60, looked equally dapper in a dark brown suit with white buttons and a green tie
Makeup artist Elaine Offers Woulard emphasized Parker’s already flawless complexion, focusing on her piercing blue eyes with a smoky shadow, rosy blush and bold brows.
Parker teased on Instagram ahead of the big event, “Just wait ’til you see the front. No words at the moment. I am sure they will come later. See you in suite 719.”
Matthew, 60, looked just as dapper in a dark brown suit with white buttons and a green tie.
The couple celebrated 24 years of wedded bliss in December and have three children together: James, Marion and Tabitha.
Tamed curls: Sarah Jessica let her designer dress be the star of the show as she pulled her dark blonde hair back into a tight updo created by Serge Normant
Effortless: Makeup artist Elaine Offers Woulard emphasized Parker’s already flawless complexion, focusing on her piercing blue eyes with a smoky shadow and bold brows
Plaza Perfection: Parker teased on Instagram ahead of the big event, “Just wait ’til you see the front. No words at the moment. I am sure they will come later. See you in suite 719′
Their game may have gotten off to a rocky start as they were put on a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, but they are both ready to get back on stage.
“We are thrilled to finally welcome Broadway audiences to the Hudson Theater to see Neil Simon’s celebration of New York, New Yorkers and the wonderful way they fall in love. We can’t wait,” Broderick and Parker said in a joint statement.
The Plaza Suite revival first began in February, with sneak previews garnering positive reviews almost four decades after the original show premiered at the Plymouth Theater on February 14, 1968.
The original show received three Tony nominations, won Best Direction for a Play for the work of Mike Nichols, and played 1,097 performances before ending on October 3, 1970.
Describing the new show, Playbill said, “Real-life couple Broderick and Parker play three different twosomes, each spending an evening at the famed Plaza Hotel: a couple who are 24 years apart, and the frenzied parents of a nervous bride on their wedding day.” ‘
“The real-life couple, Broderick and Parker, play three different couples, each spending an evening at the famed Plaza Hotel: a couple who, on their 24th birthday, are frenzied parents of a nervous bride on her wedding day,” says Playbill
Also turning heads on opening night was fashion legend Anna Wintour, who looked elegant in a long black coat enlivened with pretty gold patterns.
Lily Allen looked ready for business in a gray plaid blazer which she wore with a cream sweater, leather shorts and black tights, along with a leopard print Christian Dior handbag.
She was joined by her husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour, who looked chic in a green blazer.
Back in black: Also causing a stir on opening night was fashion legend Anna Wintour, who looked elegant in a long black coat enlivened with beautiful gold designs
Undercover: Lily Allen looked ready for business in a gray checked blazer which she wore with a cream sweater, rear leather shorts and a leopard print Christian Dior handbag
Cute couple: She was joined by her husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour, who looked chic in a green blazer
Cynthia Nixon, Sarah’s co-star on Sex And The City and And Just Like That… made sure to stop by to support her friend.
She looked elegant in a shiny all black polka dot dress. The look featured a ruffled embellishment across her chest, along with ruffled sleeves.
She wore her strawberry blonde hair in a chic pixie cut that highlighted her square earrings.
Sarah’s pal Andy Cohen, who looked dapper in a charcoal suit with a navy blue shirt and black tie, also filled the audience.
Old Friend: Cynthia Nixon, Sarah’s co-star on Sex And The City and And Just Like That… made sure to stop by to support her friend. She looked elegant in a shiny all black polka dot dress. The look featured a ruffled embellishment across her chest, along with ruffled sleeves
Short hair doesn’t matter: She wore her strawberry blonde hair in a chic pixie cut that highlighted her square earrings
Well tailored: Sarah’s pal Andy Cohen, who looked dapper in a charcoal suit with a navy blue shirt and black tie, also filled the audience
Former Saturday Night Live star Rachel Dratch went for a monochromatic look with a black jacket and matching blouse, paired with black trousers and black suede boots.
Stage and screen veteran Victor Garber wore a stylish black shawl-collar tuxedo jacket, which he paired with a navy blue shirt.
Anna Wintour was not alone in the audience as her daughter Bee Shaffer also had a ticket to the opening night. She added a pop of color to the event with a red sleeveless dress embellished with intricate diamond-shaped patterns.
Theater producer Jordan Roth also favored a more colorful attire, featuring a striking orange fringed studded jacket, teamed with a cream cable-knit sweater with gold breastplates and a sheer black skirt.
Keeping it simple: Former Saturday Night Live star Rachel Dratch opted for a monochromatic look with a black jacket and matching blouse, paired with black trousers and black suede boots
In a suit: Veteran stage and film Victor Garber wore a sleek black shawl-collar dinner jacket, which he paired with a navy shirt
Colors: Anna Wintour’s daughter Bee Shaffer wore a red dress decorated with intricate diamond-shaped patterns. Theater producer Jordan Roth wore an orange fringed studded jacket, a cream cable-knit sweater with gold breastplates and a sheer black skirt