Zainab Jah, Saycon Sengbloh, Lupita Nyong'o, Pascale Armand, and Akosua Busia take their bow on the opening night of Eclipsed . (© David Gordon)
The Broadway production of Danai Gurira's new drama Eclipsed officially opened at the John Golden Theatre on March 6.
The cast cheers as playwright Danai Gurira and director Liesl Tommy join them onstage. (© David Gordon)
Directed by Liesl Tommy, the work comes to Broadway after a sold-out run at the Public Theater in 2015.
Lupita Nyong'o and Pascale Armand get a hug from director Liesl Tommy. (© David Gordon)
Eclipsed is a look at the Liberian Civil War from the perspective of women held captive by a Liberian rebel officer. With the arrival of a new woman who can read, and the return of an old one who can kill, their possibilities are quickly transformed.
Director Liesl Tommy (third from left) and playwright Danai Gurira (center) join the cast onstage for a bow. (© David Gordon)
The company is led by Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o, who performs alongside Pascale Armand, Akosua Busia, Zainab Jah, and Saycon Sengbloh.
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o celebrates the opening night of her Broadway debut. (© David Gordon)
Following the show, the cast and their guests headed to Gotham Hall to celebrate.
The cast of Eclipsed : Zainab Jah, Akosua Busia, Lupita Nyong'o, Saycon Sengbloh, and Pascale Armand. (© David Gordon)
Director Liesl Tommy (left) and playwright Danai Gurira (right) proudly join their cast for a snapshot. (© David Gordon)
Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong'o walk the red carpet together. (© David Gordon)
Danai Gurira shows off her beautiful opening-night gown. (© David Gordon)
Production understudies Joniece Abbott-Pratt, Ayesha Jordan, and Adeola Role smile for the cameras. (© David Gordon)
Eclipsed director Liesl Tommy (second from left) joins producers Alia Jones-Harvey, Stephen C. Byrd, La La Anthony, and Marvet Britto for a group photo. (© David Gordon)
It's a Walking Dead reunion for TV castmates Danai Gurira and Tovah Feldshuh, who was on hand for the festivities. (© David Gordon)
Emmy winner Alfre Woodard is looking forward to seeing her 12 Years a Slave costar Lupita Nyong'o make her Broadway debut. (© David Gordon)
Iconic activist Gloria Steinem gets ready for a historic night at the theater. (© David Gordon)
Hamilton 's Renée Elise Goldsberry walks the press line at the opening of Eclipsed . (© David Gordon)
After a matinee of Aladdin , Courtney Reed heads over to the Golden Theatre for a night out. (© David Gordon)
Jazmyn Simon and Dulé Hill walk the red carpet before the show. (© David Gordon)
Fun Home Tony nominees Judy Kuhn and Beth Malone check out Eclipsed after their Sunday performance. (© David Gordon)
It's date night for Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. and his wife, Invisible Thread 's Nicolette Robinson. (© David Gordon)
Film favorite John Turturro is ready to see Eclipsed on Broadway. (© David Gordon)
Noted attorney Gloria Allred smiles for the cameras. (© David Gordon)
Power star Naturi Naughton is on hand for the opening of Eclipsed . (© David Gordon)
Disaster! stars Manoel Felciano, Kerry Butler, and Max Crumm are ready to see Lupita Nyong'o's Broadway debut. (© David Gordon)
Once Tony winner Steve Kazee gets ready for a night at the theater. (© David Gordon)
House of Cards cast member Eisa Davis proudly takes photos at the opening of Eclipsed . (© David Gordon)
Noises Off star Megan Hilty is excited to see Eclipsed on Broadway. (© David Gordon)
Tavi Gevinson currently stars in Ivo van Hove's production of Arthur Miller's The Crucible . (© David Gordon)
Broadway favorite Lillias White loves an evening at the theater. (© David Gordon)
After a matinee of On Your Feet! , Ana Villafañe heads across the street to the Golden for Eclipsed . (© David Gordon)
Orange Is the New Black cast member Jackie Cruz works the red carpet before the show. (© David Gordon)
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