Nicole Scherzinger puts on a leggy display in a chic white mini dress as she hosts a cocktail reception to celebrate her Broadway debut in Sunset Boulevard

Nicole Scherzinger sprawled in a short white dress as she celebrated her starring role in the highly anticipated revival of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway.

The former Pussycat Dolls singer, 46, will play the lead role of the late actress Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical. She appeared at a cocktail party in New York on Friday, just weeks before the premiere.

Nicole looked stunning in this tight dress with puff sleeves, which showed off her toned legs.

She opted for a coat of bold red lipstick and heavy eyeshadow and pulled her dark locks into a ponytail,

Nicole completed the look with a pair of black heels and a pair of small hoop earrings.

The Pussycat Dolls singer stars as Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical

During the festivities at The Starchild Rooftop, the former X Factor judge posed for a dazzling show with director Jamie Lloyd and her fellow actors.

Nicole originally played the role of Norma when the film premiered in London last year, with West End legend Rachel Tucker replacing her.

She and her co-star Tom Francis both won an Olivier for their performances and Tom will join the Don’t Cha singer again when the show opens on Broadway in October.

Along with their London co-stars Grace Hodgett-Young and David Thaxton, the four looked stunning as they prepared for their Broadway debut.

Nicole recently admitted that despite her success in theatre, she initially felt ‘discarded’ by the industry after her pop career.

She told People: ””I am [46] years old. I have never been stronger — physically, mentally, emotionally. I am in my prime. There is no better time for me to create work that is meaningful in this world.

“That’s the tragedy: You’re in the best place in your life. You’re so full, you have so much to give, and people have rejected you, and rejected you, and said, ‘Your time is up…'”

Nicole then stressed that it was her “lifelong dream” to make it onto The Great White Way, having performed on shows like Cats and Rent since her pop years.

Nicole looked sensational in the tight puff sleeve number, showing off her toned legs

She and co-star Tom Francis both won an Olivier for their efforts, and Tom will join the Don’t Cha singer again when the show opens on Broadway in October.

Nicole even stopped for a selfie with director Jamie Lloyd, after he previously admitted he just had an ‘instinct’ that the pop star was right for the role

Along with their London co-stars Grace Hodgett-Young and David Thaxton, the four looked in great spirits as they all prepared for their Broadway debuts

Before her arrival at the glamorous event, Nicole was spotted outside and she seemed happy to be outside

Nicole looked radiant in the flowing dress that fell a few inches above her knee and had a collar around her neck

The pop star was thrilled to see her former co-star from the West End production, as she met her and director Jami

She threw her arms around Jamie on their ambitious journey to bring the classic musical to stages on both sides of the Atlantic

Nicole won the prestigious Oliver Award for Best Actress after starring in the West End series Sunset Boulevard

Nicole’s success on Sunset Boulevard in London was not without its problems: when she walked onto the stage during the awards ceremony, she tripped.

After kissing her fiancé Thom Evans, Nicole walked gingerly onto the stage at the Royal Albert Hall in her daring dress.

Presenter Hannah Waddingham helped her up the stairs, but when she reached the top, the actress tripped. Actor David Oyelowo reached out to help her.

In her acceptance speech, she said, “First of all, I want to thank God for saving me from that trip. But seriously, without Him, I am nothing.”