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Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos proudly celebrated their youngest child Joaquin's Broadway debut in the production Death Of A Salesman.
The 55-year-old actress - who recently opened up about one of her failed cosmetic procedures - posed for a memorable photo with Consuelos as well as their 23-year-old son at an after party on Thursday.
The bash took place at Katz's Deli in New York City following the official opening of the Broadway show also starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf.
Ripa flashed a cheerful smile wearing a black blazer and satin blouse underneath while the Riverdale alum was dapper in a classic black suit.
Joaquin was also dressed for the occasion in a black suit jacket with satin lapels as well as a plain black shirt underneath.
The TV personality later jumped to her Instagram stories to share a few moments from the special evening.
Kelly Ripa, 55, and husband Mark Consuelos proudly celebrated their youngest child Joaquin's Broadway debut in the production Death Of A Salesman
The actress posed for a memorable photo with Consuelos as well as their 23-year-old son at an after party on Thursday which took place at Katz's Deli in NYC
One snap gave a closer look at the Playbill and she added the text: 'Opening night vibes @salesmanonbroadway.'
Another slide showed her son's name listed in the cast - which also explained that he graduated from the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance last year.
Consuelos could be seen sharing a laugh with his son as they paused for a picture together at the party.
Death Of A Salesman is a revival of Arthur Miller's play and is directed by Joe Mantello.
Joaquin has joined other cast members in the production such as Metcalf, Lane, The Gilded Age's Ben Ahlers and Christopher Abbott.
Shows are scheduled throughout the summer, with the final production slated for August 9.
'Mantello's production uncovers new layers in Miller's masterpiece, revealing unexpected dimensions in a play that continues to resonate with ever more power,' per an official description.
While Ripa was able to proudly cheer on her son on opening night, she previously revealed that she was initially not allowed to get an early glimpse at the show through previews.
The bash took place at Katz's Deli in New York City following the official opening of the Broadway show also starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf; Joaquin seen above on Thursday on opening night
The TV personality also jumped to her Instagram stories to share a few moments from the special evening
Another slide showed her son's name listed in the cast - which also explained that he graduated from the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance last year
Last month during an episode of Live With Kelly And Mark, the actress recalled a conversation she had with her youngest son.
'I said to him, "I want to come to first preview." And he said, "Mom, no." And I was like, "Why?" And he's like, "It's previews. Just wait until opening night."'
Ripa added, 'And I was like, "I don't want to wait 'til opening night. I'd like to see a preview and then go to opening night." But I respected his wishes.'
While she went on a getaway at the time, her husband stayed in NYC while preparing for his own Broadway debut in the play titled Fallen Angels.
Consuelos was able to have the chance to see Joaquin performing in the play during previews - but did not tell his son he had gotten a ticket.
And since their son was unaware of the surprise, Joaquin had simply asked his father to drop off dinner at the venue ahead of his performance during the first preview.
'I got a ticket, but now I've got this dinner with me,' Consuelos jokingly remembered. 'I came to the theater with this little cooler pack.'
The actor then gushed about Joaquin's role in the show.
While Ripa was able to proudly cheer on her son on opening night, she previously revealed that she was initially not allowed to get an early glimpse at the show through previews
'I said to him, "I want to come to first preview." And he said, "Mom, no." And I was like, "Why?" And he's like, "It's previews. Just wait until opening night,"' she recalled
'If you're in New York, please go see this play. He's amazing. He did such a good job,' the star said.
'You know, it's a three-hour play with an intermission. I did not blink. I was just, like, watching him. There was a smile on my face.'
However, just a few days later, Ripa was able to see one of the previews.
'Just to see our kid on stage thrilled me. It's crazy,' she also said on the daytime talk show.
'Doesn't make any sense... If you would have told me when he was a newborn, "Oh 22 years from now he'll be starring on Broadway in Death Of A Salesman," I would have thought you were on drugs.'
Along with Joaquin, Ripa and Consuelos are also parents to son Michael, 28, and daughter Lola, 24.
Along with Joaquin, Ripa and Consuelos are also parents to son Michael, 28, and daughter Lola, 24
Last year, the couple - who married in 1996 - shared the advice that they gave their youngest after his college graduation; seen in March in Hollywood
Last year, the couple - who married in 1996 - shared the advice that they gave their youngest child after his college graduation.
'Slow and steady wins the race kind of thing,' Consuelos said during an interview with People.
Ripa chimed in to add, 'Also, the less we say the better, you know. Kids are more reticent to take advice from their parents, so we just keep it quiet, and we've been lucky so far.
'They've really turned out to be fabulous adults. We're really proud of them.'
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