Michelle Pfeiffer plays Ingrid, a meek overlooked assistant whose life takes a dramatic turn after a brush with death. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Zac Efron plays a bike messenger named Paul who offers to help out Ingrid in exchange for tickets to the hottest New Year’s Eve party in town. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty Images)
Hilary Swank is Claire, the one person responsible for making sure the Times Square ball drop goes off without a hitch. (John Shearer / Getty Images)
Ludacris, real name Chris Bridges, (pictured here with a guest) plays Claire’s buddy Brendan, an NYPD officer. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty Images)
Abigail Breslin‘s character Hailey is a spirited 15-year-old hoping to spend New Year’s Eve in Times Square for the first time. (John Shearer / Getty Images)
Director Garry Marshall. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty Images)
“Glee” star Chris Colfer. (John Shearer / Getty Images)
Josh Duhamel, with wife Stacy Ann “Fergie” Ferguson, plays Sam, who runs into trouble on his way back to the city after a wedding. (John Shearer / Getty Images)
Sofia Vergara adds a little comic relief to Laura’s situation as Ava. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
Lea Michele is Jensen’s new backup singer Elise. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty Images)
Singer Josh Kelley gives wife Katherine Heigl a peck on the cheek. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty Images)
New mom Alyssa Milano makes a cameo appearance in the movie. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
Even New Kids on the Block singer Joey McIntyre, with Barrett Williams, makes an appearance. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
“American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest. (John Shearer / Getty Images)
“Glee” star Cory Monteith. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)
Actress and director Penny Marshall stepped out to support her brother Garry. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty Images)
