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Welcome toThe Close-Up, where the biggest names in entertainment explain the story behind their latest personal style statement.
The long-awaited opening ofThe Last Five YearsonBroadwayfeels a little like a holiday for Tony Award-winner Adrienne Warren.
But Warren’s April 6 opening night isn’t your typical celebrationeven for A-list-centric events.
Other stars sit back and watch their hard work unfold on a screen during their premiere night.
On the other hand, Warren performs a 90-minute show for her closest friends and family in the audience.
“It’s a very interesting cycle of a night.”
(Translation: You won’t see any cinched-in corset dresses here.)
“I need to be able to, like, drop into my body and give this performance.”
She and stylist Shiona Turini found an equally relaxed and regal dress from Loewe for the occasion.
Pulling it on in fittings before the show, the star immediately lit up.
Its shade was an antidote to the emotional rollercoaster she experiences onstage.
“She’s a little artsy and a little rock and roll,” Warren says.
In previous roleslike her 2020 Tony-winning performance as Tina TurnerWarren hasn’t gotten to bring her entire self onstage.
“But in this character, Cathy, I get to actually just be me.
I get to use my voice.
Forget about a separate after-party lookthe original dress is her own opening night gift that keeps on giving.
“You know what?
Leave your ballet flats in your checked bag.
Uncle Harry for the gifting win.
She’ll debut it on the court at an upcoming tournament.
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I need one in every color.
Semi-sheer dressing was her co-star once again.
The pair has a new outlook on couples’ style.
Price of entry: a Reformation sweater.
An elegant shoe trend is taking their place.
