In a star-studded fall season, the pairing of Patrick Stewart and T.R. Knight in A Life in the Theatre has stirred up lots of excitement around Broadway—and notable names aplenty walked the red carpet on opening night. David Mamet’s appealing 1977 backstage comedy made its Main Stem bow on October 12 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, and the company and guests (including the ever-silent playwright) headed uptown after the show for a classy soiree at Brasserie 8½. Click on for a complete look at all the festivities!