Christopher Meloni, Kelli Giddish & More of Mariska Hargitay’s ‘SVU’ Costars Support Her at Broadway Debut
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.
Mariska Hargitay takes a bow
Mariska Hargitay takes a bow after making her Broadway debut on opening night of Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre
Christopher Meloni
Christopher Meloni plays Captain Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: SVU, Benson’s (Hargitay) ride-or-die.
Kelli Giddish
Kelli Giddish, who plays Sergeant Amanda Rollins on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, supports Hargitay on her opening night.
Raul Esparza
Raul Esparza supported his friend Hargitay. He played fan favorite ADA Rafael Barba.
Peter Scanavino
Peter Scanavino plays Dominick “Sonny” Carisi Jr. who is a trusted colleague and confidant of Benson.
Corey Cott
Corey Cott plays Detective Jake “Griff” Griffin, who joined the squad in Season 27 after being assigned to Captain Olivia Benson’s squard.
Kevin Kane
Kevin Kane and a friend on Hargitay’s opening night. He plays Detective Terry Bruno.
Aimé Donna Kelly
Aimé Donna Kelly plays Captain Renee Curry on Law & Order: SVU.
Octavio Pisano
Octavio Pisano played Detective Joe Velasco on SVU, joining in Season 23 before becoming a series regular (he later left for a DEA assignment in San Diego).
Hugh Dancy
Hugh Dancy appeared on Law & Order: SVU as Executive ADA Nolan Price, crossing over from Law & Order during the 2025 two-part event “Play With Fire.”
Kelli Giddish and Danny Pino
Kelli Giddish with Danny Pino, who played Detective Nick Amaro on SVU.
Liza Colón-Zayas
Liza Colón-Zayas appeared on SVU in three different episodes across multiple seasons playing different characters.
Jordana Spiro
Jordana Spiro played FBI Agent Shannah Sykes on SVU.
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S
I'm love this "family"! With the cancelation of OC, we really need for Stabler to make appearances on SVW, or better yet, a scenario where he rejoins SVU. Wishful thinking!
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J
To bring him back after all hes been through and pretend like it could work....it would be like catching lightning in a bottle...twice. It could never work :/
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A
Doesn’t ANYONE have ANYTHING nice to say?
Congratulations Mariska! How exciting for you and
the fabulous support you received! You rock! 😎
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K
Why isn't Finn there?
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L
Surprised that Peter, her husband was not pictured.
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G
Long, long time fan. I've been watching her career forever and I'm 70. I'm known all along has special she is. I'm not surprised at her Broadway, success it was inevitable. I just wish I was in a situation where I could come and see her on Broadway, that would make my world. Nothing but good luck and wonderful wishes for you and your family
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K
She deserves her shot on Broadway -! Very talented ! Congrats Mariska !
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T
This makes me so happy. All of her friends are there for her. So happy Raul was there. I miss him so much on SVU. He loved Olivia.
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S
That’s not Kevin Kane’s “friend,” it’s his wife, the actress Francis Benhamou.
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M
Elliot Stabler is not a captain
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C
Hubby is not good enough.
Except when he shows the money.
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