John Patrick Shanley's ''Outside Mullingar ' celebrated its opening night at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Thursday, January 23. Brían F. O'Byrne, Debra Messing, Peter Maloney, and Dearbhla Molloy lead the cast of the new romantic comedy, which centers on a pair of Irish loners who spend years drawn to each other without making a move. Joining the cast, playwright, and director Doug Hughes for the after-party at the Copacabana were guests including Uma Thurman, Nina Arianda, Will Chase, Zosia Mamet, and Julianna Margulies.
Check out the photos from the opening night of Outside Mullingar in the gallery below.
Open Gallery (18 Images) Peter Maloney, Debra Messing, Brían F. O'Byrne, and Dearbhla Molloy take their company bow onstage. (© David Gordon) The cast of ''Outside Mullingar'': Dearbhla Molloy, Brían F. O'Byrne, Debra Messing, and Peter Maloney.> The cast of ''Outside Mullingar'': Dearbhla Molloy, Brían F. O'Byrne, Debra Messing, and Peter Maloney. (© David Gordon) Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (center) takes in the evening with ''Outside Mullingar'' playwright John Patrick Shanley (left) and director Doug Hughes (right).> Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow (center) takes in the evening with ''Outside Mullingar'' playwright John Patrick Shanley (left) and director Doug Hughes (right). (© David Gordon) Debra Messing, who plays Rosemary Muldoon, had boyfriend Will Chase as her own personal cheering section.> Debra Messing, who plays Rosemary Muldoon, had boyfriend Will Chase as her own personal cheering section. (© David Gordon) Brían F. O'Byrne, who plays Anthony Reilly, celebrated the opening with his wife, actress Heather Goldenhersh.> Brían F. O'Byrne, who plays Anthony Reilly, celebrated the opening with his wife, actress Heather Goldenhersh. (© David Gordon) Peter Maloney appears in ''Outside Mullingar'' as Tony Reilly.> Peter Maloney appears in ''Outside Mullingar'' as Tony Reilly. (© David Gordon) Dearbhla Molloy completes the ''Outside Mullingar'' company as Aoife Muldoon.> Dearbhla Molloy completes the ''Outside Mullingar'' company as Aoife Muldoon. (© David Gordon) Uma Thurman stops very briefly in the freezing weather to pose for photos.> Uma Thurman stops very briefly in the freezing weather to pose for photos. (© David Gordon) ''The Good Wife'' star Julianna Margulies is all bundled up to brave the weather and pose for photos.> ''The Good Wife'' star Julianna Margulies is all bundled up to brave the weather and pose for photos. (© David Gordon) Nina Arianda won a Tony Award for her performance in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of David Ives' ''Venus in Fur''.> Nina Arianda won a Tony Award for her performance in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of David Ives' ''Venus in Fur''. (© David Gordon) They may have divorced on ''Smash'', but Brian d'Arcy James is thrilled to be on hand to root for his TV ex-wife, ''Outside Mullingar'' star Debra Messing.> They may have divorced on ''Smash'', but Brian d'Arcy James is thrilled to be on hand to root for his TV ex-wife, ''Outside Mullingar'' star Debra Messing. (© David Gordon) Evan Jonigkeit, seen here with his lady friend, ''Girls'' star Zosia Mamet, appeared in Manhattan Theatre Club's recent production of Sharr White's ''The Snow Geese''.> Evan Jonigkeit, seen here with his lady friend, ''Girls'' star Zosia Mamet, appeared in Manhattan Theatre Club's recent production of Sharr White's ''The Snow Geese''. (© David Gordon) Acting couple Jan Maxwell and Robert Emmet Lunney spend date night on Broadway.> Acting couple Jan Maxwell and Robert Emmet Lunney spend date night on Broadway. (© David Gordon) Director Doug Hughes (right) and his longtime girlfriend, actress Kate Jennings Grant, make their way into the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on a chilly New York night.> Director Doug Hughes (right) and his longtime girlfriend, actress Kate Jennings Grant, make their way into the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on a chilly New York night. (© David Gordon) Director Michael Wilson and actress Veanne Cox collaborated last fall on Signature Theatre's production of Horton Foote's ''The Old Friends''.> Director Michael Wilson and actress Veanne Cox collaborated last fall on Signature Theatre's production of Horton Foote's ''The Old Friends''. (© David Gordon) ''House'' star Peter Jacobson appeared with Debra Messing in the TV miniseries ''The Starter Wife''.> ''House'' star Peter Jacobson appeared with Debra Messing in the TV miniseries ''The Starter Wife''. (© David Gordon) Tate Donovan starred in MTC's production of David Lindsay-Abaire's ''Good People''.> Tate Donovan starred in MTC's production of David Lindsay-Abaire's ''Good People''. (© David Gordon) Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz is ready for a night at the theater.> Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Nilo Cruz is ready for a night at the theater. (© David Gordon) Click here to read TheaterMania's review of Outside Mullingar .
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