Harvey Fierstein's new drama, Casa Valentina , celebrated its opening night at Manhattan Theatre Club's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Wednesday, April 23. Directed by Joe Mantello, the production stars Patrick Page, Reed Birney, Mare Winningham, Larry Pine, John Cullum, Gabriel Ebert, Tom McGowan, Nick Westrate, and Lisa Emery. Following the show, the cast and their guests, including Valerie Harper, Andy Cohen, Anthony Edwards, and Edie Falco, headed across the street to the Copacabana for the opening-night festivities. Check out photos in the gallery below.
Open Gallery (22 Images) Patrick Page, Mare Winningham, Reed Birney, Larry Pine, and Lisa Emery drink in the applause. (© David Gordon) Nick Westrate, John Cullum, Gabriel Ebert, and Tom McGowan take their curtain call.> Nick Westrate, John Cullum, Gabriel Ebert, and Tom McGowan take their curtain call. (© David Gordon) Proud playwright Harvey Fierstein poses for photos before the show.> Proud playwright Harvey Fierstein poses for photos before the show. (© David Gordon) Patrick Page and Mare Winningham lead the company of ''Casa Valentina'' as George/Valentina and his wife, Rita.> Patrick Page and Mare Winningham lead the company of ''Casa Valentina'' as George/Valentina and his wife, Rita. (© David Gordon) Reed Birney takes on the role of Charlotte, and Larry Pine plays The Judge/Amy.> Reed Birney takes on the role of Charlotte, and Larry Pine plays The Judge/Amy. (© David Gordon) John Cullum returns to Broadway after four years to take on the role of Terry.> John Cullum returns to Broadway after four years to take on the role of Terry. (© David Gordon) Gabriel Ebert appears as Jonathon/Miranda, with Nick Westrate as Gloria.> Gabriel Ebert appears as Jonathon/Miranda, with Nick Westrate as Gloria. (© David Gordon) Tom McGowan takes on the role of Bessie. Lisa Emery plays Eleanor.> Tom McGowan takes on the role of Bessie. Lisa Emery plays Eleanor. Guests included Valerie Harper, who posed for photos with MTC Artistic Director Lynne Meadow.> Guests included Valerie Harper, who posed for photos with MTC Artistic Director Lynne Meadow. (© David Gordon) Also on hand was Katherine Cummings, who was a member of the Casa Susanna residence on which Fierstein's play is based.> Also on hand was Katherine Cummings, who was a member of the Casa Susanna residence on which Fierstein's play is based. (© David Gordon) Mark Consuelos and Andy Cohen pal around on the red carpet.> Mark Consuelos and Andy Cohen pal around on the red carpet. (© David Gordon) ''ER'' cast member Anthony Edwards is on hand to root for his TV dad, John Cullum.> ''ER'' cast member Anthony Edwards is on hand to root for his TV dad, John Cullum. (© David Gordon) Judith Light last appeared on Broadway in MTC's 2013 production of ''The Assembled Parties'', for which she won her second Tony Award.> Judith Light last appeared on Broadway in MTC's 2013 production of ''The Assembled Parties'', for which she won her second Tony Award. (© David Gordon) Elizabeth Marvel and Debra Winger take in the show together.> Elizabeth Marvel and Debra Winger take in the show together. (© David Gordon) Sierra Boggess played the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in Terrence McNally's ''Master Class''.> Sierra Boggess played the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in Terrence McNally's ''Master Class''. (© David Gordon) Alexandra Silber is also an alum of MTC's production of ''Master Class''.> Alexandra Silber is also an alum of MTC's production of ''Master Class''. (© David Gordon) Lea DeLaria is ready to support all of her pals in the production.> Lea DeLaria is ready to support all of her pals in the production. (© David Gordon) Jessica Hecht last starred on Broadway in MTC's ''The Assembled Parties''.> Jessica Hecht last starred on Broadway in MTC's ''The Assembled Parties''. (© David Gordon) Performer/director Shakina Nayfack is excited to see ''Casa Valentina''.> Performer/director Shakina Nayfack is excited to see ''Casa Valentina''. (© David Gordon) A wind-blown Edie Falco heads into the Friedman Theatre.> A wind-blown Edie Falco heads into the Friedman Theatre. (© David Gordon) ''Driving Miss Daisy'' collaborators Alfred Uhry and Dana Ivey arrive for the show.> ''Driving Miss Daisy'' collaborators Alfred Uhry and Dana Ivey arrive for the show. (© David Gordon) Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman are thrilled to see the latest work by their ''Hairspray'' star, Harvey Fierstein.> Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman are thrilled to see the latest work by their ''Hairspray'' star, Harvey Fierstein. (© David Gordon) Loading...