The new Andrew Lippa-John August musical, Big Fish Neil Simon Theatre on October 6, and the cast toasted the occasion with a post-opening-night celebration across the street at Roseland. Directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman, the production stars Norbert Leo Butz, Kate Baldwin, and Bobby Steggert. The evening's glittery guest list included Jimmy Buffett, Hilary Swank, Zach Braff, Ellen Greene, Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew Broderick, and more.
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Open Gallery (39 Images) Norbert Leo Butz can't contain his glee. (© David Gordon) Kate Baldwin basks in the audience's applause.> Kate Baldwin basks in the audience's applause. (© David Gordon) Bobby Steggert is overcome with emotion as he takes his curtain call.> Bobby Steggert is overcome with emotion as he takes his curtain call. (© David Gordon) Norbert Leo Butz gives us a thumbs-up as Susan Stroman thanks the audience members for their enthusiasm.> Norbert Leo Butz gives us a thumbs-up as Susan Stroman thanks the audience members for their enthusiasm. (© David Gordon) Bobby Steggert, Kate Baldwin, and Norbert Leo Butz are the evening's attractive stars.> Bobby Steggert, Kate Baldwin, and Norbert Leo Butz are the evening's attractive stars. (© David Gordon) Bobby Steggert and Krystal Joy Brown make a handsome onstage couple.> Bobby Steggert and Krystal Joy Brown make a handsome onstage couple. (© David Gordon) Five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman is the captain of the ''Big Fish'' ship.> Five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman is the captain of the ''Big Fish'' ship. (© David Gordon) Composer and lyricist Andrew Lippa and book writer John August send their baby onto Broadway.> Composer and lyricist Andrew Lippa and book writer John August send their baby onto Broadway. (© David Gordon) ''Big Fish'' novelist Daniel Wallace is excited to see his baby transformed into a Broadway musical.> ''Big Fish'' novelist Daniel Wallace is excited to see his baby transformed into a Broadway musical. (© David Gordon) With ''Big Fish'', legendary singer Jimmy Buffett makes his Broadway producing debut.> With ''Big Fish'', legendary singer Jimmy Buffett makes his Broadway producing debut. (© David Gordon) Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank is ready for a Broadway opening night.> Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank is ready for a Broadway opening night. (© David Gordon) Two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick cheers on his ''Producers'' director, Susan Stroman, on her latest opening night.> Two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick cheers on his ''Producers'' director, Susan Stroman, on her latest opening night. (© David Gordon) Whoopi Goldberg is ready for a Broadway show.> Whoopi Goldberg is ready for a Broadway show. (© David Gordon) Zach Braff helps support his upcoming ''Bullets Over Broadway'' director, Susan Stroman, on her opening night.> Zach Braff helps support his upcoming ''Bullets Over Broadway'' director, Susan Stroman, on her opening night. (© David Gordon) Tony Award winner Liev Schreiber brings along his sons, Samuel and Alexander (standing).> Tony Award winner Liev Schreiber brings along his sons, Samuel and Alexander (standing). (© David Gordon) Zachary Quinto spends his night off from Broadway's ''The Glass Menagerie'' at the theater.> Zachary Quinto spends his night off from Broadway's ''The Glass Menagerie'' at the theater. (© David Gordon) Funny couple Kathy Najimy and Dan Finnerty spend their date night at ''Big Fish''.> Funny couple Kathy Najimy and Dan Finnerty spend their date night at ''Big Fish''. (© David Gordon) ''Little Shop of Horrors'' favorite Ellen Greene returns to New York City for the opening of ''Big Fish''.> ''Little Shop of Horrors'' favorite Ellen Greene returns to New York City for the opening of ''Big Fish''. (© David Gordon) Broadway couple Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus take time out of their busy schedules for date night.> Broadway couple Stephanie J. Block and Sebastian Arcelus take time out of their busy schedules for date night. (© David Gordon) Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis (second from right) pals around with her ''Annie'' costars on opening night.> Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis (second from right) pals around with her ''Annie'' costars on opening night. (© David Gordon) ''Newsies'' star Kara Lindsay shares the evening with her pal, actress Thea Brooks. > ''Newsies'' star Kara Lindsay shares the evening with her pal, actress Thea Brooks. (© David Gordon) Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon pose for photos before the opening of ''Big Fish''.> Mario Cantone and Jerry Dixon pose for photos before the opening of ''Big Fish''. (© David Gordon) Film director Paul Haggis is ready for a night on Broadway.> Film director Paul Haggis is ready for a night on Broadway. (© David Gordon) Recent Tony Award winner Billy Porter spends his off-night from Broadway's ''Kinky Boots'' at the opening of ''Big Fish''.> Recent Tony Award winner Billy Porter spends his off-night from Broadway's ''Kinky Boots'' at the opening of ''Big Fish''. (© David Gordon) Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton smiles for the camera.> Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton smiles for the camera. (© David Gordon) Michael Mayer and Spencer Liff make up the creative team of the upcoming Broadway premiere of ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch''.> Michael Mayer and Spencer Liff make up the creative team of the upcoming Broadway premiere of ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch''. (© David Gordon) Caissie Levy shares the opening night with her husband, ''Big Fish' music assistant David Reiser.> Caissie Levy shares the opening night with her husband, ''Big Fish' music assistant David Reiser. (© David Gordon) Ciara Renée celebrates her bewitching Broadway debut.> Ciara Renée celebrates her bewitching Broadway debut. (© David Gordon) After appearing in ''Chaplin'', young Zachary Unger returns to Broadway in ''Big Fish''.> After appearing in ''Chaplin'', young Zachary Unger returns to Broadway in ''Big Fish''. (© David Gordon) Youngster Anthony Pierini also appears in ''Big Fish'' during select performances.> Youngster Anthony Pierini also appears in ''Big Fish'' during select performances. (© David Gordon) The incredibly tall Ryan Andes plays Karl the Giant.> The incredibly tall Ryan Andes plays Karl the Giant. (© David Gordon) Sarrah Strimel appears in the ''Big Fish'' ensemble.> Sarrah Strimel appears in the ''Big Fish'' ensemble. (© David Gordon) Ensemble member Kirsten Scott shares her opening night with her husband, Matthew Scott.> Ensemble member Kirsten Scott shares her opening night with her husband, Matthew Scott. (© David Gordon) Bree Branker, Leah Hofmann, Robin Campbell, and Angie Schworer are among the women in the ensemble.> Bree Branker, Leah Hofmann, Robin Campbell, and Angie Schworer are among the women in the ensemble. (© David Gordon) Brad Oscar, Cary Tedder, J.C. Montgomery, and Alex Brightman are the gents of ''Big Fish''.> Brad Oscar, Cary Tedder, J.C. Montgomery, and Alex Brightman are the gents of ''Big Fish''. (© David Gordon) Angie Schworer, Ben Crawford, and Bryn Dowling are also featured in the production.> Angie Schworer, Ben Crawford, and Bryn Dowling are also featured in the production. (© David Gordon) Joshua Buscher, Ashley Yeater, Synthia Link, and Preston Truman Boyd are also featured in the production.> Joshua Buscher, Ashley Yeater, Synthia Link, and Preston Truman Boyd are also featured in the production. (© David Gordon) The cast members of ''Jersey Boys'' have a special message for ''Big Fish'', their neighbor across the street.> The cast members of ''Jersey Boys'' have a special message for ''Big Fish'', their neighbor across the street. (© David Gordon) Roseland welcomes the ''Big Fish'' opening night after-party.> Roseland welcomes the ''Big Fish'' opening night after-party. (© David Gordon) Click here to read TheaterMania's review of Big Fish .
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