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Tina Fey and Sara Bareilles Join Laura Benanti and Zachary Levi at She Loves Me

The Harnick and Bock musical celebrates the opening night of its latest Broadway revival.

As Zachary Levi looks on, She Loves Me leading lady Laura Benanti takes her curtain call.
She Loves Me leading lady Laura Benanti takes her curtain call as Zachary Levi looks on.
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Broadway alums Zachary Levi, Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, and Gavin Creel celebrated their long-awaited returns to the Great White Way on March 17 as Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, and Joe Masteroff's She Loves Me opens at Studio 54.

Jane Krakowski is thrilled to have made her long-awaited return to Broadway.
Jane Krakowski is thrilled to have made her long-awaited return to Broadway.
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The classic musical is inspired by Miklós László's play Parfumerie, which also served as the basis for the films The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail. It tells the story of Amalia (Benanti) and Georg (Levi), a pair of perfume-shop coworkers who are engaged in a battle of wits and unknowingly become romantic pen pals.

Gavin Creel takes his triumphant opening-night bow.
Gavin Creel takes his triumphant opening-night bow.
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In addition to Levi, Benanti, Krakowski, and Creel, She Loves Me features Michael McGrath, Nicholas Barasch, and Peter Bartlett. The ensemble is made up of Cameron Adams, Alison Cimmet, Justin Bowen, Preston Truman Boyd, Benjamin Eakeley, Sara Edwards, Michael Fatica, Gina Ferrall, Jenifer Foote, Andrew Kober, Laura Shoop, and Jim Walton.

Laura Benanti and Jane Krakowski bring on She Loves Me lyricist Sheldon Harnick for a special bow.
Laura Benanti and Jane Krakowski bring on She Loves Me lyricist Sheldon Harnick for a special bow.
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Scott Ellis directs the Broadway production, which has choreography by Warren Carlyle and musical direction by Paul Gemignani.

Zachary Levi, Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, and Gavin Creel lead the cast of She Loves Me at Studio 54.
Zachary Levi, Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, and Gavin Creel lead the cast of She Loves Me at Studio 54.
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The creative team includes David Rockwell (sets), Jeff Mahshie (costumes), Donald Holder (lights), Jon Weston (sound), Larry Hochman (orchestrations), and David Krane (dance arrangements and incidental music).

Zachary Levi and Laura Benanti play romantic leads Georg and Amalia.
Zachary Levi and Laura Benanti play romantic leads Georg and Amalia.
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Guests at the opening-night festivities included Tina Fey (30 Rock), Sara Bareilles (Waitress), Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), David Burtka (It Shoulda Been You), Nathan Lane (It's Only a Play), and many more.

Zachary Levi and Jane Krakowski take on the roles of parfumerie clerks Georg and Ilona.
Zachary Levi and Jane Krakowski take on the roles of parfumerie clerks Georg and Ilona.
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She Loves Me lyricist Sheldon Harnick (center) congratulates director Scott Ellis (left) and choreographer Warren Carlyle (right).
She Loves Me lyricist Sheldon Harnick (center) congratulates director Scott Ellis (left) and choreographer Warren Carlyle.
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Tony winner Michael McGrath appears as shop clerk Ladislov Sipos.
Tony winner Michael McGrath appears as shop clerk Ladislav Sipos.
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Nicholas Barasch plays the young delivery boy Arpad Laszlo.
Nicholas Barasch plays the young delivery boy Arpad Laszlo.
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Peter Bartlett takes on the scene-stealing role of "Headwaiter."
Peter Bartlett takes on the scene-stealing role of the Headwaiter.
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Byron Jennings takes on the role of parfumerie owner Mr. Maraczek.
Byron Jennings takes on the role of parfumerie owner Mr. Maraczek.
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The She Loves Me ensemble includes Sara Edwards, Cameron Adams, Alison Cimmet, Laura Shoop, Jenifer Foote, and GIna Ferrall.
The She Loves Me ensemble includes Sara Edwards, Cameron Adams, Alison Cimmet, Laura Shoop, Jenifer Foote, and Gina Ferrall.
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Preston Truman Boyd, Justin Bowen, Michael Fatica, and Andrew Kober are in the She Loves Me ensemble.
Benjamin Eakeley, Justin Bowen, Michael Fatica, and Andrew Kober are in the She Loves Me ensemble.
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Jim Walton completes the cast of She Loves Me.
Jim Walton completes the cast of She Loves Me.
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Laura Benanti shares her evening with her husband, Patrick Brown.
Laura Benanti shares her evening with her husband, Patrick Brown.
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Guests at the opening-night festivities included Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond, on hand to cheer for their 30 Rock colleague, Jane Krakowski.
Guests at the opening-night festivities included Tina Fey and Jeff Richmond, on hand to cheer for their 30 Rock colleague, Jane Krakowski.
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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka pose for photos as they arrive at Studio 54.
Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka pose for photos as they arrive at Studio 54.
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Sara Bareilles takes a night of from Waitress tech rehearsals to catch She Loves Me.
Sara Bareilles takes a night off from Waitress tech rehearsals to catch She Loves Me.
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Parker Posey smiles for the cameras as she heads into Studio 54.
Parker Posey smiles for the cameras as she heads into Studio 54.
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Nathan Lane arrives for another opening night on Broadway.
Nathan Lane arrives for another opening night on Broadway.
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Celia Keenan-Bolger is excited to see Laura Benanti and Zachary Levi in She Loves Me.
Celia Keenan-Bolger is excited to see Laura Benanti and Zachary Levi in She Loves Me.
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Betsy Wolfe starred in Roundabout's revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood at  Studio 54.
Betsy Wolfe starred in Roundabout's revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood at Studio 54.
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It's date night for Nathan Johnson and Laura Osnes.
It's date night for Nathan Johnson and Laura Osnes.
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Alysha Umphress will next be seen in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Pump Boys and Dinettes.
Alysha Umphress will next be seen in Paper Mill Playhouse's production of Pump Boys and Dinettes.
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Georgia Stitt and Jason Robert Brown head into Studio 54 to see She Loves Me.
Georgia Stitt and Jason Robert Brown head into Studio 54 to see She Loves Me.
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Douglas Hodge (seen here with his girlfriend, Amanda Miller) is on hand to see his dear pal Jane Krakowski in She Loves Me.
Douglas Hodge (seen here with his girlfriend, Amanda Miller) is on hand to see his dear pal Jane Krakowski in She Loves Me.
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Marin Mazzie and Lee Wilkof walk the red carpet together.
Marin Mazzie and Lee Wilkof walk the red carpet together.
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Lois Smith and Horton Foote take a snapshot on the red carpet.
Longtime Horton Foote-play collaborators Lois Smith and Michael Wilson take a snapshot on the red carpet.
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Catch Gavin Creel, Zachary Levi, Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, and Michael McGrath in She Loves Me at Studio 54!
Catch Gavin Creel, Zachary Levi, Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, and Michael McGrath in She Loves Me at Studio 54!
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