Erika Jayne beams ear-to-ear as she makes her Broadway debut as Roxy Hart in Chicago
Erika Jayne added another title to her lengthy résumé: Broadway star.
The 48-year-old Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star made her Broadway debut Monday night at Manhattan’s Ambassador Theatre in a production of the long-running hit Chicago.
She showed off her winning smile and platinum blonde tresses while taking a bow at curtain call.
A star is born: Erika Jayne, 48, made her Broadway debut Monday night in New York City playing Roxie Hart in the classic musical Chicago
Erika’s outfit for the finale featured a low-cut black slip with sheer material over her chest and arms.
She was covered up with a black tuxedo jacket and matched it with black pantyhose.
The singer sparkled in a pair of silver heels with jeweled buckles, and she wore a platinum blonde wigged styled into a curly bob.
Back in black: Erika’s outfit for the finale featured a low-cut black slip with sheer material over her chest and arms
Glowing: The singer sparkled in a pair of silver heels with jeweled buckles; pictured with co-star Paulo Szot
Blonde beauty: She wore a platinum blonde wig styled into a curly bob
Iconic role: Erika (real name: Erika Girardi) led the show as chorus girl Roxie Hart, played by Renée Zellweger in the 2002 hit film adaptation
Erika (real name: Erika Girardi) led the show as chorus girl Roxie Hart, played by Renée Zellweger in the 2002 hit film adaptation.
The vaudeville-style musical follows Roxie and singer Velma Kelly as they both commit murders in short succession in 1920s-era Chicago.
The two women are the subjects of a press campaign which turns them into glamorous celebrities rather than accused criminals.
Bundled up: She also covered her outfit up during the curtain call with a black tuxedo jacket and matched it with black pantyhose. She was presented with a bouquet of roses after the performance
Violent: The vaudeville-style musical follows Roxie and singer Velma Kelly as they both commit murders in short succession in 1920s-era Chicago
Taking a bow: The two women are the subjects of a press campaign which turns them into glamorous celebrities rather than accused criminals
She co-stars in the show with South African stage actress Amra-Faye Wright as Velma and Tony winner Paulo Szot as the fast-talking lawyer Billy Flynn.
The role was a natural fit for Erika, who has had multiple dance hits since releasing her debut album Pretty Mess in 2009.
She’s expected to lead the production through March 29.
The TV star gushed about her role to People back in September: ‘I’m beyond excited to join the cast of the legendary musical,’ she said. ‘Having been a fan of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon’s work it is an honor and a dream to play Roxie Hart.’
All that jazz! Renée Zellwegger wowed audiences as Roxie in the 2002 film, which won multiple Oscars including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress for Catherine Zeta-Jones
Gone too soon: Erika will be leading the production through March 29
Dynamic divas: Erika co-stars in the show with South African stage actress Amra-Faye Wright (R) as Velma and Tony winner Paulo Szot as the fast-talking lawyer Billy Flynn
Prior to launching her career as a singer and a reality star, she appeared in small roles in shows like Law & Order and High Incident throughout the 1990s before joining RHOBH for its sixth season.
Since then, she appeared on Dancing With The Stars and was featured in four episodes of The Young And The Restless.
She’s set to return for the 10th season of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills in March.
Coming soon: She’s set to return for the 10th season of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills in March
