SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

Posted Jul 02 2009 @ 11:07 AM

Anne Hathaway radiates in gold at an afterparty for the official opening night of "Twelfth Night" on June 25 in New York's Central Park. Anne is going back to her roots with Shakespeare in the Park this summer, playing the cross-dressing part of Viola in the multi week production. She happens to share the same name as Shakespeare's wife, so it's only natural for her to shine in the park this summer! At the opening night afterparty, Anne arrived in a fluttery gold strapless mini dress by Marchesa (check out LaROK's Cup de Jour Dress in Nude or Sue Wong's Beaded Bodice Empire Dress in Beige, both equally divine options) paired with gold satin heels. I'm not sure about the glowing color, but I love the tiered dress and Anne's inner glow is unmistakable after her first official performance. She looks a little sweaty but she's working the press wall like a diva! Keeping her accessories simple, Anne chose a pretty green ring (Castaway's Chalcedony Ring in Brass is gorgeous) with matching teardrop earrings (Amy DiGregorio's Bellingham Earrings in 14K Gold Filled are perfect for the strapless dress) to complement the metallic sheen. What do you think of Anne's ensemble? While the unseasonable rain delayed a lot of performances, most of the critics had nothing bad to say about Anne's opening night debut. The New York Times raved about her: "…among the many pleasures of her performances is its effortless modesty. On screen or onstage Ms. Hathaway possesses the unmistakable glow of a natural star, but she dives smoothly and with obvious pleasure into the embrace of a cohesive ensemble cast." I'm blushing for her! Are any of you going to check out Anne on stage in Central Park this summer?

Anne Hathaway seen in New York, NY on Jun 25 2009.