Playwright Will Eno officially made his Broadway debut on Sunday, April 6, when his dark comedy The Realistic Joneses Lyceum Theatre . Directed by Sam Gold, the production stars Toni Collette, Michael C. Hall, Tracy Letts, and Marisa Tomei as neighbors with the same surname. Following the show, the cast and their guests, a group that included Michael Stipe of R.E.M, Kate Pierson of The B-52's, Joan Rivers, and Jeffrey Tambor, headed to the Redeye Grill to toast the show's premiere.
Open Gallery (22 Images) ''The Realistic Joneses'' marks Toni Collette's return to Broadway for the first time since 2000. (© David Gordon) Similarly, Michael C. Hall also returns to Broadway for the first time since 2000.> Similarly, Michael C. Hall also returns to Broadway for the first time since 2000. (© David Gordon) After winning a Tony last year for ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'', Tracy Letts once again takes the stage in ''The Realistic Joneses''. Here he is with his wife, his ''Woolf'' costar Carrie Coon.
> After winning a Tony last year for ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'', Tracy Letts once again takes the stage in ''The Realistic Joneses''. Here he is with his wife, his ''Woolf'' costar Carrie Coon.
(© David Gordon) Marisa Tomei, making her first Broadway appearance since 2008, completes the show's cast.> Marisa Tomei, making her first Broadway appearance since 2008, completes the show's cast. (© David Gordon) Will Eno is proud to celebrate his Broadway debut alongside his expectant wife, Tony nominee Maria Dizzia.> Will Eno is proud to celebrate his Broadway debut alongside his expectant wife, Tony nominee Maria Dizzia. (© David Gordon) Sam Gold, seen here with is wife, playwright Amy Herzog, is the director of ''The Realistic Joneses''.> Sam Gold, seen here with is wife, playwright Amy Herzog, is the director of ''The Realistic Joneses''. (© David Gordon) The guest list included Michael Stipe, lead vocalist of the band R.E.M.> The guest list included Michael Stipe, lead vocalist of the band R.E.M. (© David Gordon) Kate Pierson, one of the founding members of The B-52s, was also among the musicians on hand.> Kate Pierson, one of the founding members of The B-52s, was also among the musicians on hand. (© David Gordon) The screen and stage veterans on hand included the always-fashionable Joan Rivers.> The screen and stage veterans on hand included the always-fashionable Joan Rivers. (© David Gordon) After opening her own show, ''A Raisin in the Sun'' star Sophie Okonedo supports her colleagues in the Broadway community.> After opening her own show, ''A Raisin in the Sun'' star Sophie Okonedo supports her colleagues in the Broadway community. (© David Gordon) Jeffrey Tambor and his wife, Kasia Ostlun, have a date with the Joneses.> Jeffrey Tambor and his wife, Kasia Ostlun, have a date with the Joneses. (© David Gordon) T.R. Knight and Neil Pepe attend the show together after collaborating in 2010 on the Broadway revival of ''A Life in the Theatre''.> T.R. Knight and Neil Pepe attend the show together after collaborating in 2010 on the Broadway revival of ''A Life in the Theatre''. (© David Gordon) Eric Bogosian is always glad to be at a Broadway opening.> Eric Bogosian is always glad to be at a Broadway opening. (© David Gordon) When will we see Kathy Najimy return to Broadway?> When will we see Kathy Najimy return to Broadway? (© David Gordon) Amir Arison of TV's ''The Blacklist'' is ready for the show.> Amir Arison of TV's ''The Blacklist'' is ready for the show. (© David Gordon) Laura Osnes is preparing to open off-Broadway in ''The Threepenny Opera''.> Laura Osnes is preparing to open off-Broadway in ''The Threepenny Opera''. (© David Gordon) Jessica Hershberg and Santino Fontana pose for photos together before heading into the Lyceum Theatre.
> Jessica Hershberg and Santino Fontana pose for photos together before heading into the Lyceum Theatre.
(© David Gordon) Gary Wilmes and Jennifer Lim starred in David Henry Hwang's ''Chinglish'' on Broadway in 2011.> Gary Wilmes and Jennifer Lim starred in David Henry Hwang's ''Chinglish'' on Broadway in 2011. (© David Gordon) Penny Fuller and Elizabeth Ashley pal around on opening night.> Penny Fuller and Elizabeth Ashley pal around on opening night. (© David Gordon) Leslie Uggams is all set to see ''The Realistic Joneses''.> Leslie Uggams is all set to see ''The Realistic Joneses''. (© David Gordon) Ben Feldman is gearing up for the latest season of ''Mad Men'', on which he plays Michael Ginsberg.> Ben Feldman is gearing up for the latest season of ''Mad Men'', on which he plays Michael Ginsberg. (© David Gordon) Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon smile for the cameras.> Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon smile for the cameras. (© David Gordon) Click here for tickets.
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