Title: James Corden and Wife Julia Carey Celebrate His Triumphant Broadway Comeback Following Rave Opening Night Reviews

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James Corden Celebrates Broadway Triumph in Art Alongside Wife Julia Carey
[Image: James and Julia smiling outside the Music Box Theatre. Caption: James Corden and wife Julia Carey beam after the opening night of Art in NYC.]

James Corden, 47, and his wife Julia Carey, 49, radiated joy as they exited NYC’s Music Box Theatre following the successful premiere of his Broadway play Art on Tuesday. The actor, praised as a “masterclass in comedy” by critics, dressed casually in a denim shirt, jeans, and sneakers, while Julia stunned in a chic asymmetrical burgundy dress and strappy heels.

The couple, married since 2012, shares three children: Max, 13, Carey, 10, and Charlotte, 7. James stars in the revival of the 1994 comedy Art alongside Bobby Cannavale and Neil Patrick Harris. The play explores friendship and ego through the lens of modern art, marking Corden’s return to U.S. theater since his 2012 Tony win for One Man, Two Guvnors.

[Image: James with co-stars Bobby Cannavale and Neil Patrick Harris. Caption: Corden (left) with Bobby Cannavale and Neil Patrick Harris in Art.]

Despite acclaim, Corden admitted to battling pre-show nerves, telling a 92Y Talks event in August: “I’m terrified. I wake up sweating, thinking about a monologue.” His dedication paid off, with critics hailing him as the production’s “standout.”

Gavin & Stacey Wins Big at NTAs
The opening night came days after Corden’s sitcom Gavin & Stacey won Best Comedy at the UK’s National Television Awards. Though absent, co-creator Ruth Jones humorously channeled her character Nessa during the acceptance speech, declaring, “I’m going to the bar for a pint of wine.” Cast members, including Rob Brydon and Larry Lamb, celebrated at London’s O2 Arena, while Laura Aikman hilariously lost her shoes onstage.

[Image: Gavin & Stacey cast accepting the NTA. Caption: The cast celebrates their win, with Laura Aikman (barefoot) and Ruth Jones (far right).]

New Project with Apple TV+
Corden and Jones are also developing a new comedy series for Apple TV+, set to film in 2026. While details remain under wraps, the show will feature an all-British cast—but no Gavin & Stacey reunions.

Star-Studded Premiere
The Art premiere drew A-listers like Goldie Hawn, Jodie Foster, and Paul Rudd. Neil Patrick Harris arrived with husband David Birtka and their twins, while Bobby Cannavale’s partner, Rose Byrne, turned heads in a silk dress.

[Image: Goldie Hawn and Paul Rudd at the premiere. Caption: Goldie Hawn (left) and Paul Rudd (right) joined the glamorous crowd.]

Critics Rave

• The Times: “Corden’s physical exuberance makes Art a joy.”
• The Guardian: “A blistering monologue earns extended applause.”
• Daily Beast: “This season’s first showstopper.”

[Image: James bowing onstage. Caption: Corden receives a standing ovation for his performance.]

With Art’s triumph and new projects ahead, Corden continues to shine on both sides of the Atlantic.