He made his major West End debut at London’s Lyric Theater on Friday night in the production of Ghost Story: 2:22.
And a beaming Cheryl looked elegant and in good spirits as she left the venue after her first performance.
The 39-year-old hitmaker kept herself warm in a chic light blue coat and deep purple knit dress as she left the theater and headed home.
Here it is: Radiant Cheryl looked chic in a blue coat as she left London’s Lyric Theater after her first performance of Ghost Story: 2:22 on Saturday night, amid claims the show started late.
She completed her look with sparkly blue boots and wore her dark hair in a slicked-back curly style.
The beauty looked resplendent after her big night out and sported glowing makeup with a light pink lip as she stepped out.
Cheryl was clearly pleased with her performance, as she couldn’t stop smiling while outside and being escorted by her security team.
All smiles: The hitmaker, 39, kept warm in a chic light blue coat and deep purple knit dress as she left the theater and headed home
Shimmering: She completed her look with sparkly blue boots and wore her dark tresses in a pinned-back curly style
The star took the stage to kick off her three-month stint as the lead female role of Jenny, following roles from stars like Lily Allen and Laura Whitmore.
It comes as Cheryl responded to reports that the show got a late start due to dragging rehearsals, leaving ticket holders queuing outside in the cold while they waited.
When it came time for the call, fans reportedly stood waiting with Sun reporting that the guests waited more than 15 minutes for the late start.
Beauty: The beauty looked radiant after her big night out and sported glowing makeup with a light pink lip as she stepped out
However, a representative for Cheryl told MailOnline on Saturday: “The show started at 7:44pm and everyone was in their seats by that time.”
“It was a bit delayed because it’s the first preview and they were completely sold out, so there were a lot of people to get into the theater. The rehearsals were not overflowing at all.
The performance kicks off a three-month stint for the star, starting the new year off strong.
Safe: Cheryl was clearly pleased with her performance, as she couldn’t stop smiling while she was outside and where her security team was escorting her
It has been claimed that Cheryl hopes to ‘reinvent herself’ with a big role on stage after a three-year hiatus out of the limelight.
A source said new! magazine: ‘Cheryl wants to reinvent herself in 2023. She was on TV all the time, she was the nation’s sweetheart. But she took a step back for a while to focus on being a mother.
‘She’s excited to be back. Some things that she has tried have not worked in the past, but this is a very exciting time for her.”
Change: The star took the stage to begin her three-month stint as the lead female role of Jenny, following the role of stars like Lily Allen and Laura Whitmore.
And Cheryl will reportedly pocket one of the highest fees in West End history for her part in the play, with sources claiming she’ll earn £750,000 for four months of work.
A source told The Sun: “The producers know this will get everyone talking, but it will be annoying.”
It was previously reported that Cheryl would earn at least £100,000 for her work in the play, despite facing criticism for her choice due to her lack of acting experience.
Oh no! It comes as Cheryl responded to reports that the show got a late start due to dragging rehearsals, leaving ticket holders queuing outside in the cold while they waited.
New Role: Last month, she was announced as the new lead in the popular play, taking over the role of Jenny.
On stage: Cheryl made her West End debut on Friday night during her first performance of Ghost Story: 2:22
Looking forward to seeing Cheryl! Crowds show up outside the venue before the show amid claims it started late.
After signing up to appear on 106 shows, The Sun reported earlier this week that an industry booker revealed: “Cheryl is earning around £1,000 a show.”
“The deal is for £100,000, but it will also be linked to ticket sales, so if she helps change around 80 per cent of the seats, she’ll be entitled to more money on top of that.”
Last month, she was announced as the new lead in the popular play, taking over the role of Jenny.
Cheryl emotionally shared the news on Instagram, saying “it’s a whole new experience for me.”
Doing her thing: Cheryl broke down while sitting on stage with a glass of wine, performing alongside a co-star
Wait: When it was time for the call, fans were left waiting in Soho as the queue stretched three streets.
New Endeavor: The performance kicks off a three-month stint for the star, kicking off the new year with a bang.
Celebrating: Cheryl smiled and waved at fans at the end of her debut performance