Anne Hathaway, Sigourney Weaver and Rebecca Hall all showed off some of their most elegant ensembles when they attended the Metropolitan Opera’s opening night gala for its new production of the acclaimed opera Dead Man Walking on Tuesday in Manhattan.
Hathaway, 40, and Weaver, 73, both looked classy in all black outfits, with the Interstellar actress opting for a voluminous dress while Weaver went with a chic suit.
Hall, 41, brightened up the proceedings with white crop top and matching skirt that highlighted her trim figure.
The leading ladies were joined by a bevy of A-listers for the arts opening, including Ben Stiller, Angela Bassett, Whoopi Golberg, Ellen Burstyn and many others.
They were celebrating the Met and its new production of Dead Man Walking, an opera based on the memoir by Sister Helen Prejean, which details her attempts to save a condemned man’s soul before he is executed.
Leading ladies: Anne Hathaway, Sigourney Weaver and Rebecca Hall all showed off some of their most elegant ensembles when they attended the Metropolitan Opera’s opening night gala for its new production of the acclaimed opera Dead Man Walking
The opera, which was composed by Jake Heggie and features a libretto by the late playwright Terrence McNally, has become one of the most popular contemporary works in recent decades since its 2000 premiere.
For her classy opening night look, Anne wore a plunging black sleeveless dress with thin straps and a textured, padded look to the material.
The skirt reached down to her ankles, just barely revealing her pointy-toed black heels, and she accessorized with a black handbag.
She also had on a black shawl covered in sparkling beads that was draped down around her elbows, though she removed it while on the red carpet.
Sigourney spiced up her black satin jacket with a matching blouse with thick frills that popped out over her chest and around her wrists for some extra flair.
She opted for sensible loafers with metallic floral embellishments over the toes, and she styled her brunette locks in a voluminous bob.
Rebecca contrasted the other two stars with her cream-colored ensemble.
She flashed a hint of her toned midriff thanks to her long-sleeved crop top, which was slightly baggy, and she paired it with a maxi skirt with cutouts and gold accents over her hips that emphasized her hourglass figure.
The Night House actress wore the outfit with beige open-toe shoes, and she carried a matching beige dumpling-shaped handbag while sporting a stylish short brunette bob.
Back in black: For her classy opening night look, Anne wore a plunging black sleeveless dress with thin straps and a textured, padded look to the material. The skirt reached down to her ankles, just barely revealing her pointy-toed black heels, and she accessorized with a black handbag
Modern classic: The opera, which was composed by Jake Heggie and features a libretto by the late playwright Terrence McNally, has become one of the most popular contemporary works in recent decades since its 2000 premiere
Suited up: Sigourney spiced up her black satin jacket with a matching blouse with thick frills that popped out over her chest and around her wrists for some extra flair
Taking it easy: She opted for sensible loafers with metallic floral embellishments over the toes, and she styled her brunette locks in a voluminous bob
Glamorous: Rebecca contrasted the other two stars with her cream-colored ensemble featuring a crop top and a long skirt. She was joined by her actor husband Morgan Spector, who rocked a stylish three-piece suit with an unusual number of buttons dotting the vest and his jacket’s lapels
Rebecca was joined on the red carpet by her actor husband Morgan Spector, who rocked a stylish three-piece suit with an unusual number of buttons dotting the vest and his jacket’s lapels.
Jon Hamm and his new wife Anna Osceola made a splash when they arrived on the red carpet.
The Mad Men star looked debonair in an sleek navy blue suit with a bow tie and patent leather shoes, while Anna complemented his suit with a midnight blue satin with a plunging top and spaghetti straps, which she wore without a bra.
Angela Bassett looked as good as ever with a black double-breasted suit jacket with a flower-like satin decoration on her lapel, along with a matching midi skirt and black open-toe heels.
Her husband, the actor Courtney B. Vance, stood out with a black tuxedo decorated with beads, along with a black shirt and matching bow tie. He contrasted the outfit with a tan hat.
Ben Stiller looked relaxed but classy in a blue tux with black lapels.
He was joined on the red carpet by Mark Subias, a managing partner at the production company Smuggler.
Marcia Gay Harden arrived in a glamorous black dress decorated with strands of silver spangles and rhinestones. The dress hugged her figure and had a plunging neckline to accent her cleavage.
Newlyweds: Jon Hamm and his new wife Anna Osceola made a splash when they arrived on the red carpet. He looked debonair in an navy blue suit with a bow tie and patent leather shoes, while Anna complemented him with a midnight blue satin with a plunging top and spaghetti straps, which she wore without a bra
Age-defying: Angela Bassett looked as good as ever with a black double-breasted suit jacket with a flower-like satin decoration on her lapel, along with a matching midi skirt and black open-toe heels
Stylish: Her husband, the actor Courtney B. Vance, stood out with a black tuxedo decorated with beads, along with a black shirt and matching bow tie. He contrasted the outfit with a tan hat
Pals: Ben Stiller looked relaxed but classy in a blue tux with black lapels. He was joined on the red carpet by Mark Subias, a managing partner at the production company Smuggler
Glowing: Marcia Gay Harden arrived in a glamorous black dress decorated with strands of silver spangles and rhinestones. The dress hugged her figure and had a plunging neckline to accent her cleavage
Mother–daughter act: Marcia was joined by her daughter Eulala Scheel, whom she shares with her ex-husband, the filmmaker Thaddaeus Scheel. Eulala wore a classic black off-the-shoulder dress that folded down over her chest.
Marcia was joined by her daughter Eulala Scheel, whom she shares with her ex-husband, the filmmaker Thaddaeus Scheel. Eulala wore a classic black off-the-shoulder dress that folded down over her chest.
Patrick Stewart had a Star Trek reunion on the red carpet when he caught up with his old costar Whoopi Goldberg.
The noted thespian had on a classic black tux and showed off a bit of white stubble, while Whoopi wore a long black cloak over her black pants and white top.
Patrick also brought along his wife Sunny Ozell, who was unmissable in a glamorous dress covered in gold spangles.
Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn added some color to the gala with a gray jacket with eye-catching embroidery and a lovely seafoam blouse, as well as black slacks and shiny shoes.
Gina Gershon went all out on the glamour with a sizzling black dress that hugged her curves and featured a striking cutout to showcase her cleavage. The brunette beauty’s dress was covered in hundreds of sparkling beads, and she wore a black jacket with it that fell down to her elbows.
Georgina Chapman, the fashion designer and ex-wife of Harvey Weinstein, wore a glittering black sequined dress with pink floral designs and feathers dangling from her skirt hem and short sleeves.
The actress Alysia Reiner had on a lovely single-shoulder purple velvet dress with gold open-toe platform heels.
Old friends: Patrick Stewart had a Star Trek reunion on the red carpet when he caught up with his old costar Whoopi Goldberg. The noted thespian had on a classic black tux and showed off a bit of white stubble, while Whoopi wore a long black cloak over her black pants and white top
Shimmering: Patrick also brought along his wife Sunny Ozell, who was unmissable in a glamorous dress covered in gold spangles
Seeing green: Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn added some color to the gala with a gray jacket with eye-catching embroidery and a lovely seafoam blouse, as well as black slacks and shiny shoes
Stunner: Gina Gershon went all out on the glamour with a sizzling black dress that hugged her curves and featured a striking cutout to showcase her cleavage. The brunette beauty’s dress was covered in hundreds of sparkling beads, and she wore a black jacket with it that fell down to her elbows
Dark styles: Georgina Chapman, the fashion designer and ex-wife of Harvey Weinstein, wore a glittering black sequined dress with pink floral designs and feathers dangling from her skirt hem and short sleeves. The actress Alysia Reiner had on a lovely single-shoulder purple velvet dress with gold open-toe platform heels
Light Sleeper actress Dana Delany set temperatures soaring with a sleek red sequined mini dress.
The model Sophie Sumner matched her in a red dress with a sheer bodice and a voluminous skirt.
The Sopranos star Edie Falco looked classy in a black double-breasted suit with a colorful blouse underneath.
Al Roker was stylish in a burgundy tuxedo jacket with black suede loafers and a burgundy knit tie, while his wife Deborah Roberts had on an intriguing black dress with cloud illustrations decorating the skirt, along with a chest-like silver handbag.
Peter Sarsgaard arrived without his wife Maggie Gyllenhaal. He had on a black tuxedo with a particularly slim black tie.
Tim Robbins towered in his black tuxedo while accompanied by his partner, the filmmaker Reed Morano. She contrasted his dark outfit with a lovely white dress that hung loosely on her slim frame.
Neil Patrick Harris looked dashing in a blue velvet tuxedo jacket while accompanying the actress Kate Jennings Grant on the red carpet. She put on a leggy display in a burgundy dress with a sky-high slit.
The actress and comedian Bridget Everett added some color to the red carpet with an eye-catching white-and-orange striped off-the-shoulder dress.
Seeing red: Light Sleeper actress Dana Delany set temperatures soaring with a sleek red sequined mini dress. The model Sophie Sumner matched her in a red dress with a sheer bodice and a voluminous skirt
Contrast: The Sopranos star Edie Falco looked classy in a black double-breasted suit with a colorful blouse underneath
Cute couple: Al Roker was stylish in a burgundy tuxedo jacket with black suede loafers and a burgundy knit tie, while his wife Deborah Roberts had on an intriguing black dress with cloud illustrations decorating the skirt, along with a chest-like silver handbag
Skinny style: Peter Sarsgaard arrived without his wife Maggie Gyllenhaal. He had on a black tuxedo with a particularly slim black tie
Height difference: Tim Robbins towered in his black tuxedo while accompanied by his partner, the filmmaker Reed Morano. She contrasted his dark outfit with a lovely white dress that hung loosely on her slim frame
Red and blue: Neil Patrick Harris looked dashing in a blue velvet tuxedo jacket while accompanying the actress Kate Jennings Grant on the red carpet. She put on a leggy display in a burgundy dress with a sky-high slit
Stripes: The actress and comedian Bridget Everett added some color to the red carpet with an eye-catching white-and-orange striped off-the-shoulder dress
Black and white: Also making a splash on the red carpet was the acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris. He wore a fascination white shirt with several rips and feathers sprouting all over it, which was tucked into high-waisted black pants reaching up to his chest that were also covered in feathers
Black and blue: The fashion designer Zac Posen wore a black tuxedo with a slim charcoal-and-black tie. He was joined on the red carpet by the dancer and actor Harrison Ball, who displayed a tasteful navy blue double-breasted suit
Also making a splash on the red carpet was the acclaimed playwright Jeremy O. Harris.
He wore a fascination white shirt with several rips and feathers sprouting all over it, which was tucked into high-waisted black pants reaching up to his chest that were also covered in feathers. He also carried a cute black giraffe-shaped handbag.
The fashion designer Zac Posen wore a black tuxedo with a slim charcoal-and-black tie.
He was joined on the red carpet by the dancer and actor Harrison Ball, who displayed a tasteful navy blue double-breasted suit.