Raúl Esparza and the Stars of Leap of Faith Step Into the Light on a Starry Opening Night!

Trading miracles for money paid off for stars Raúl Esparza and as Leap of Faith stepped into the light on its official April 26 opening night. Director Christopher Ashley was joined by co-creators Alan Menken, Glenn Slater, Janus Cercone and Warren Leigh to testify to the awesome power of the gospel-tinged musical. Post-show the starry crowd, including Smash’s Megan Hilty, Law & Order's Mariska Hargitay and Ben Vereen, headed to the Copacabana to celebrate in razzle-dazzle opulence. Click through this gallery to get into the spirit of opening night, then see Esparza and co. live at the St. James Theatre.