Scarlett Johansson drew overwhelmingly positive reviews from the critics for her revival of Maggie in Tennessee Williams’ play Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.
Scarlett, 28, had the huge task of stepping into Elizabeth Taylor’s iconic role who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the 1958 movie which starred Paul Newman.
But she can breathe a sigh of relief as the critics dubbed her portrayal of Maggie ‘cerebral and proud… an undeniable life-force..; and called Scarlett ‘the only major player in Cat who appears to have a fully thought-through idea of the character she’s portraying.’
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Casual curves: Scarlett Johansson attended the Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Broadway Opening Night after party on Thursday
Simple ensemble: Scarlett donned a black top and trousers for the event at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers
Not much chemistry: Benjamin , left, and Scarlett during their performance of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, one critic said they accurately portrayed the lack of chemistry between the characters
The actress celebrated the opening of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof by looking absolutely stunning as she graced the red carpet for the after-party.
Scarlett donned a black ensemble consisting of fitted black trousers and a crochet button fastened top short sleeve top, allowing her tattoos to be seen.
Keeping it simple she added lace print pointy toe heels on her feet for the event at The Lighthouse in New York.
Work pals: She was joined by Benjamin Walker on the red carpet
Hair do: Scarlett wore a chic up-do for the opening night
But the 28-year-old added a pop of colour with her beauty choices, wearing scarlet lipstick and a matching hue of nail polish.
The blonde wore her hair up in a bun and fashioned green and blue drop earrings.
She portrays Maggie in the Tennessee Williams play and dons a strawberry blonde wig for the part.
Plus one: Scarlett was seen with her new boyfriend Romain Dauriac as she exited the stage door of the Richard Rogers theater on opening night
Scarlett was joined as she posed for photos by Benjamin Walker, who also stars in the Broadway play and is an actor on American Horror Story.
Benjamin’s co-star Sarah Paulson turned up to show her support for the production at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where the play had preview performances earlier this month, wrapping up in a long coat.
While Scarlett was later seen leaving the theatre with her new love, French journalist Romain Dauraic.
In character: Scarlett portrays Maggie in the Tennessee Williams plays
Miaow: Scarlett wore her hair in bouncy curls, and channelled Elizabeth Taylor’s classic look
The end: Walker, Johansson, and Ciaran Hinds attend the curtain call for the Cat On A Hot Tin Roof
