For decades, Mariska Hargitay has been one of television’s most recognizable and beloved faces as Captain Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Now, the actress, producer, and director is stepping onto a new stage, making her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing.
The milestone moment drew an outpouring of support from friends, colleagues, and familiar faces from across the Law & Order universe, as cast members and longtime collaborators turned out to celebrate Hargitay’s latest chapter in front of a live theater audience.
Among the audience were plenty of familiar faces, including Christopher Meloni, Kelli Giddish, Raúl Esparza, Corey Cott, Peter Scanavino, Hugh Dancy, and many more. Their presence underscored just how much support Hargitay has earned over her decades-long career.
Here is a look at some of the stars who came out to celebrate Hargitay’s Broadway debut.