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Gem of the Ocean's Sparkling Opening Night

August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean opened at the Walter Kerr Theatre on December 6, nearly a month later than was originally announced. The show was worth the wait! With the likes of Phylicia Rashad, John Earl Jelks, Anthony Chisholm, LisaGay Hamilton, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Eugene Lee and Raynor Scheine, Gem has audiences buzzing. After the opening night performance, the company headed to the Theatre District's Barbetta for an intimate and joyful party.

Gem of the Ocean opening - John Earl Jelks - Lisagay Hamilton

Gem of the Ocean opening - Brian Stokes Mitchell - Angela Bassett - Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Gem of the Ocean opening - Eugene Lee

Gem of the Ocean opening - Ruben Santiago-Hudson - August Wilson

Gem of the Ocean opening - Phylicia Rashad - Ebony Jo-Ann

Gem of the Ocean opening - Ruby Dee - Ossie Davis

Gem of the Ocean opening - Phylicia Rashad - Kenny Leon

Gem of the Ocean opening - Debra - Ebony Jo-Ann

Gem of the Ocean opening - David Gallo

Gem of the Ocean opening - Vivian Ayers - Phylicia Rashad

Gem of the Ocean opening - Jerry Zaks

Gem of the Ocean opening - cast curtain

Gem of the Ocean opening - Ruben Santiago-Hudson - Jeannie Brittan

Gem of the Ocean opening - Paul J. Medford - Andre DeShields

Gem of the Ocean opening - Angela Bassett - Courtney B. Vance - Brian Stokes Mitchell - Allyson Tucker

Gem of the Ocean opening - Kenny Leon - John Earl Jelks

Gem of the Ocean opening - August Wilson - Phylicia Rashad

Gem of the Ocean opening - Stanley Wayne Mathis - Harriett D. Foy - Ryan-Michael Shaw - Isaac Calpito

Gem of the Ocean opening - August Wilson - Carole Shorenstein Hays

Gem of the Ocean opening - Keith David

Gem of the Ocean opening - Cynthia Nixon

Gem of the Ocean opening - Camryn Manheim

Gem of the Ocean opening - Phylicia Rashad (curtain)