Katie Holmes Beams on Broadway in Elegant Black Look at Opening Night ofOur Town

Mar. 15, 2025

Katie Holmes at the opening night of ‘Our Town’ on Broadway.Photo:Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Asthe northern lights shined over New York Cityon the evening of Thursday, Oct. 10, the actress, 45, stood in the spotlight of the stage as she took her bow on opening night of the celebrated revival of Thornton Wilder’sOur Town.

It’s the first time Holmes has been back on the boards in over a decade, after last starring in 2012’sDead Accounts. She made her debut in the 2008 revival ofAll My Sons.

Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch, Katie Holmes, Richard Thomas and the cast during the opening night curtain call for the revival of ‘Our Town’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Earlier in the evening, the cast walked the red carpet where they posed for photographers.

Holmes looked as chic as ever in an all-black look. She wore the HeirlomeElliott top, a silky black blouse with a mock neck cut — pairing the garment with the unique HeirlomeNatalia skirt, a tailored maxi silk satin skirt designed with two front vents, one back vent and pockets.

Wearing her hair back, Holmes accessorized her look with white gold chandelier earrings adorned with blue and pink sapphires (theREZA Swirl Earrings),a matchingREZA Facette Ring, black tights and gold-toed dark heels. She carried aCH Carolina Herrera Scala Insignia Clutch,

Posing alongside Holmes during one moment was Deutch, 29, who wore a sparkling white gown with a feathered trim around the skirt’s hemline. She complimented the dress with dangling silver earrings and white heels.

Zoey Deutch and Katie Holmes pose at the opening night of the revival of ‘Our Town’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Deutch is making her Broadway debut inOur Town. She tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue that she developed a special bond with Holmes, with theDawson’s Creekalumna playing Mrs. Webb, mother to Deutch’s Emily Webb.

“She is pure sunshine,” says Deutch, adding that she’s grateful for the “warmth and love” she receives from Holmes on and off the stage. “It’s impossible not to feel. She’s a really, very special person.”

“I feel very lucky that I get to be with her in this capacity," she says.

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Katie Holmes during the opening night curtain call for the revival of ‘Our Town’ on Broadway.Bruce Glikas/WireImage

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White at the opening night of ‘Our Town’ on Broadway.Arturo Holmes/Getty; Arturo Holmes/Getty

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As for opening night, a slew of stars showed up to support the show including coupleNina Dobrev and Shaun White, who posed in coordinating black outfits.

Other stars at the event included Donna Murphy, Danny Burstein, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Raúl Esparza, Lorraine Toussaint, Michael Kors and Andre De Shields.

Tickets forOur Townare on sale now.

source: people.com