Kerri-Anne Kennerley and Kylie Gillies lead the celebrity arrivals at the 9 to 5 opening in Sydney

The stars were out in force for the opening night of 9 to 5: The Musical in Sydney on Thursday.

Leading the celebrity arrivals was Kylie Gillies, who stepped out in a chic black one-shoulder jumpsuit.

The 54-year-old Morning Show host rounded out her ensemble with a pair of black heels, and a matching necklace and bracelet.  

Leading the pack: The stars were out in force for the opening night of 9 to 5: The Musical in Sydney on Thursday. Pictured, Kylie Gillies

Also in attendance was Kerri-Anne Kennerley, who added some sparkle with a light pink sequin top.

The 68-year-old veteran TV host also wore a sequin floral-print skirt with a handkerchief hemline, which she paired with cage heels.

Richard Wilkins made it a date night, stepping out with his longtime girlfriend, Nicola Dale, who opted for a figure-hugging navy blue dress with butterfly sleeves.

Think pink: Also in attendance was Kerri-Anne Kennerley, who added some sparkle with a light pink sequin top

Think pink: Also in attendance was Kerri-Anne Kennerley, who added some sparkle with a light pink sequin top

Date night: Richard Wilkins made it a date night, stepping out with his longtime girlfriend, Nicola Dale, who opted for a figure-hugging navy blue dress with butterfly sleeves

Date night: Richard Wilkins made it a date night, stepping out with his longtime girlfriend, Nicola Dale, who opted for a figure-hugging navy blue dress with butterfly sleeves

The 67-year-old veteran entertainment reporter looked smart in a tapered black suit, which he wore with an open-collar white shirt. 

Also in attendance was Angela Bishop, who was accompanied by her daughter, Amelia Baikie, and mother, Bronwyn Bishop.

The 54-year-old Studio 10 star opted for a brightly patterned shirt-dress, which she paired with gold platform heels. 

Keeping it in the family: Also in attendance was Angela Bishop, who was accompanied by her daughter, Amelia Baikie, and mother, Bronwyn Bishop

Keeping it in the family: Also in attendance was Angela Bishop, who was accompanied by her daughter, Amelia Baikie, and mother, Bronwyn Bishop

Prints charming: Penny McNamee was also on-hand for the opening night, stepping out in a floral-print jumpsuit with wide-leg pants and a halterneck top

Prints charming: Penny McNamee was also on-hand for the opening night, stepping out in a floral-print jumpsuit with wide-leg pants and a halterneck top

Penny McNamee was also on-hand for the opening night, stepping out in a floral-print jumpsuit with wide-leg pants and a halterneck top.

The 38-year-old Home and Away actress accessorised with black heels, a black handbag and matching black belt.

Fresh from her stint on this year’s season of SAS Australia, Melissa Tkautz stepped out in an animal-print slip dress.

Wild thing: Fresh from her stint on this year's season of SAS Australia, Melissa Tkautz stepped out in an animal-print slip dress

Wild thing: Fresh from her stint on this year’s season of SAS Australia, Melissa Tkautz stepped out in an animal-print slip dress

Famous friends: She posed alongside The Real Housewives of Sydney's Matty Samaei, who stepped out in a black mini-dress with cutouts at the waistline

Famous friends: She posed alongside The Real Housewives of Sydney’s Matty Samaei, who stepped out in a black mini-dress with cutouts at the waistline

Thigh's the limit: The 48-year-old reality TV star also donned black over-the-knee boots, and carried a maroon clutch purse

Thigh’s the limit: The 48-year-old reality TV star also donned black over-the-knee boots, and carried a maroon clutch purse

The 48-year-old actress accessorised with nude heels, a sparkly clutch purse and dangly earrings.

She posed alongside The Real Housewives of Sydney’s Matty Samaei, who stepped out in a black mini-dress with cutouts at the waistline.

The 48-year-old reality TV star also donned black over-the-knee boots, and carried a maroon clutch purse. 

Fashion-forward: The Block winners Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie looked stylish in their respective ensembles as they posed for photos on the red carpet

Got your back: The two men posed back-to-back as they played it up for the cameras

Fashion-forward: The Block winners Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie looked stylish in their respective ensembles as they posed for photos on the red carpet

Western front: Fellow Block stars Jesse Anderson and Kirsty Lee Akers both wore country-inspired ensembles

Western front: Fellow Block stars Jesse Anderson and Kirsty Lee Akers both wore country-inspired ensembles

Pulling faces: Mitch, 59, also posed alongside celebrity pastry chef Anna Polyviou, with the Block renovator happily hamming it up for the camera

Pulling faces: Mitch, 59, also posed alongside celebrity pastry chef Anna Polyviou, with the Block renovator happily hamming it up for the camera

Matty wasn’t the only reality star in attendance, with former contestants from The Block also turning out for the opening.

Last year’s winners Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie looked stylish in their respective ensembles as they posed for photos on the red carpet.

They were joined by fellow Block stars Jesse Anderson and Kirsty Lee Akers, who both wore country-inspired ensembles. 

In sync: Block judges Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer were also in attendance, stepping out in matching red ensembles

In sync: Block judges Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer were also in attendance, stepping out in matching red ensembles

Mix and match: Nasser Sultan was also at the musical's opening night, stepping out in an eclectic ensemble consisting of pale blue jeans, a white T-shirt and pink denim jacket

Mix and match: Nasser Sultan was also at the musical’s opening night, stepping out in an eclectic ensemble consisting of pale blue jeans, a white T-shirt and pink denim jacket

Mitch, 59, also posed alongside celebrity pastry chef Anna Polyviou, with the Block renovator happily hamming it up for the camera. 

Block judges Shaynna Blaze and Darren Palmer were also in attendance, stepping out in matching red ensembles.

Shaynna, 58, opted for a figure-hugging one-shoulder mini-dress, while Darren, 44, paired a red velvet blazer with black pants and a white shirt. 

Keeping it light: Jono Castano stepped out in a beige and white ensemble, consisting of a plain white T-shirt, and matching pants and jacket

Keeping it light: Jono Castano stepped out in a beige and white ensemble, consisting of a plain white T-shirt, and matching pants and jacket

Grey days: Belinda Russell looked elegant in a pair of charcoal grey silk pants, which she paired with a matching high-neck top with draping

Grey days: Belinda Russell looked elegant in a pair of charcoal grey silk pants, which she paired with a matching high-neck top with draping

Nasser Sultan was also at the musical’s opening night, stepping out in an eclectic ensemble consisting of pale blue jeans, a white T-shirt and pink denim jacket.

The 54-year-old Married At First Sight star also donned lace-up boots, a beaded necklace and taupe Akubra hat. 

Jono Castano stepped out in a beige and white ensemble, consisting of a plain white T-shirt, and matching pants and jacket.

Top of the crop: Casey Burgess opted for a pair of high-waisted skinny-leg black jeans, which she teamed with a cropped silver sequin top

Top of the crop: Casey Burgess opted for a pair of high-waisted skinny-leg black jeans, which she teamed with a cropped silver sequin top

The 31-year-old celebrity fitness trainer rounded out his ensemble with a pair of black sneakers.  

Belinda Russell looked elegant in a pair of charcoal grey silk pants, which she paired with a matching high-neck top with draping.

The 43-year-old newsreader also donned a pair of black heels, and her bobbed blonde hair was styled loose. 

Providing the entertainment: Richard Reid put on an animated display as he posed for photos on the red carpet

Red hot: The 53-year-old entertainment reporter stepped out in a red suit, which he paired with a black and red patterned button-up shirt

Providing the entertainment: Richard Reid put on an animated display as he posed for photos on the red carpet

Casey Burgess opted for a pair of high-waisted skinny-leg black jeans, which she teamed with a cropped silver sequin top.

The 33-year-old Hi-5 star also wore a pair of black heels, while her shoulder-length blonde hair was worn loose and tucked behind her ears. 

Richard Reid put on an animated display as he posed for photos on the red carpet.

Mixing pleasure with politics: New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet also attended, accompanied by one of his daughters

Mixing pleasure with politics: New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet also attended, accompanied by one of his daughters

The 53-year-old entertainment reporter stepped out in a red suit, which he paired with a black and red patterned button-up shirt. 

New South Wales premier Dominic Perrottet also attended, accompanied by one of his daughters.

The 39-year-old politician stepped out in a suit, smiling widely as he wrapped an arm around his daughter’s shoulders.

Nikki Webster also stepped out with her daughter, Skylah McMah, who stuck close to her mum as they posed for photos together.

The 34-year-old singer wore a white dress, which featured an ornate bodice and miniskirt under a long fabric overlay.

9 to 5: The Musical is based on the 1980 film of the same name, which starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as working women out for revenge on their boss. 

Seeing double: Nikki Webster also stepped out with her daughter, Skylah McMah, who stuck close to her mum as they posed for photos together

Seeing double: Nikki Webster also stepped out with her daughter, Skylah McMah, who stuck close to her mum as they posed for photos together

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