Deborah Cox, 49, dazzles in a silver sequin gown as she glams up at star

Release time：2024-05-07 12:28:45 Source：Earth Explorer news portal

Deborah Cox put on a dazzling display in an eye-catching ensemble as she led stars during  opening night of The Wiz on Broadway in New York City on Wednesday. 

The We Can't Be Friends singer, 49 - who previously attended the musical's glitzy opening in Los Angeles back in February - joined other celebrities and cast members at the Marquis Theatre where the festivities were held. 

The performer flaunted her toned figure in a sleeveless, semi-sheer dress that contained sparkling, silver sequin details on the fabric. 

The glittering material fell onto the ground and flowed into a long train behind the star. A bow embellishment could also be seen on the back of the gown for a stylish flare. 

Cox slipped into a pair of closed-toed, shimmering gray heels to coincide with the color scheme of her ensemble for the big night.  

Deborah Cox put on a dazzling display in an eye-catching ensemble as she led stars at the opening night of The Wiz on Broadway in New York City on Wednesday

The performer flaunted her toned figure in a sleeveless, semi-sheer dress that contained sparkling, silver sequin details on the fabric

Her hair was parted to the side, and effortlessly fell down to brush her shoulders in light waves. 

Deborah - who took on the role of Glinda in the musical - opted for minimal accessories to allow her outfit to be the main focal point, and added a pair of silver earrings. 

Her makeup was glammed up, and comprised of voluminous lashes as well as a smoky shadow around her eyes. 

A warm blush was added to better accentuate her cheekbones, while a nude-colored, satin tint was worn on her lips for a finishing touch. 

Cox was seen striking a variety of poses upon arriving to the venue, and soon crossed paths with her co-star Wayne Brady, who portrayed The Wiz. 

The pair flashed cheerful smiles as they posed for a few snaps together, with Brady also dressing to impress. 

He donned a classic black suit but chose to not wear a shirt underneath. Wayne additionally wore a fuzzy coat that comprised of hues such as olive green and light brown. 

The TV host completed his look by slipping into a pair of black shoes with chunky soles and placed a black hat on top of his head.  

Deborah - who took on the role of Glinda in the musical - opted for minimal accessories to allow her outfit to be the main focal point, and added a pair of silver earrings

Cox was seen striking a variety of poses upon arriving to the venue, and soon crossed paths with her co-star Wayne Brady, who portrayed The Wiz

The pair flashed cheerful smiles as they posed for a few snaps together, with Brady also dressing to impress

He donned a classic black suit but chose to not wear a shirt underneath. Wayne additionally wore a fuzzy coat that comprised of hues such as olive green and light brown

Other stars were also seen during the opening night, including Tamron Hall who donned a long-sleeved, green patterned dress that fell down towards the ground

The Wiz is a musical that first debuted back in 1974 at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre located in Baltimore, Maryland. 

The following year, the production won a total of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.

And 40 years after a revival in 1984, the show has once again been brought to the stage. Earlier this year, the hit musical was shown at the Pantages Theatre through March 3 in L.A. 

The show is a, 'twist on The Wizard of Oz' that 'changed the face of Broadway -from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping 70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy's journey to find her place in a contemporary world.'

'Audiences get to enjoy the epic grooves of such beloved, timeless hits as "Ease On Down The Road," which became the show's break-out single, and the bona fide classic "Home" in this spectacular revival,' per an official synopsis.

Other stars were also seen during the opening night, including Tamron Hall who donned a long-sleeved, green patterned dress that fell down towards the ground. 

The upper portion contained a plunging neckline as well as a small cutout around the bodice. 

The hem of the ensemble partially covered the shoes that she paired with the dress, and the talk show host additionally accessorized her look with a pair of flashy, white earrings.   

Maile Masako - who is Wayne Brady's daughter - turned heads in a green velvet, one-shoulder dress that had a few cutouts around her midriff

Maya Bowles - who is part of the ensemble cast in The Wiz - wowed in a figure-hugging green dress with various cutouts

Amber Ruffin - who is known for being a writer on Late Night With Seth Myers - donned a dark, emerald green dress that had long sleeves and a V-neck cut on the front

Maile Masako - who is Wayne Brady's daughter - turned heads in a green velvet, one-shoulder dress that had a few cutouts around her midriff. 

The media personality slipped into a pair of closed-toed, black heels and added an assortment of necklaces to accessorize her outfit. 

She also wore a variety of gold and turquoise bracelets on each of her wrists for a flashy flare. Her locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders.  

Maya Bowles - who is part of the ensemble cast in The Wiz - wowed in a figure-hugging green dress with various cutouts. 

A thigh-high slit could be seen on the right side on the one-shoulder outfit which offered a sultry flare. 

The singer slipped into a pair of glittering, green pumps that were secured with thin straps that wrapped around her ankles. 

Bowles added a pair of dangly, green earrings while a bold, smoky shadow was done around her eyes. For a final touch, Maya wore a glossy, nude-colored tint on her lips.

Amber Ruffin - who is known for being a writer on Late Night With Seth Myers - donned a dark, emerald green dress that had long sleeves and a V-neck cut on the front. 

She wore a pair of open-toed, silver heels and easily carried a stylish, black purse to hold a few items she needed during the evening. 

Melody A. Betts - who took on the role of Aunt Em/Evillene - was radiant in a vibrant red gown that had sheer, glittering fabric as well as dramatic, off-the-shoulder sleeves at the top

The View's Sunny Hostin was chic in a glittering, olive green sweater that was tied into a knot at the front

Kyle Ramar Freeman - who portrayed the Lion - wore a black corset outfit that was layered with a colorful, floral outer piece that flowed down into a long train behind the star

Anna Wintour showed off her spring style in a long-sleeved, orange dress that had vibrant floral details throughout the satin fabric

The star - who wrote the latest revival of the musical - added a few chunky rings on each of her hands, as well as gold, dangly earrings to accessorize her overall look. 

Ruffin was also seen posing for a picture with Kirk Cambridge-Del Pesche, who helped with the makeup design on The Wiz. 

He wore an all-black ensemble which was layered with a shimmering, cover-up that added a pop of color to the monochromatic look. 

Melody A. Betts - who took on the role of Aunt Em/Evillene - was radiant in a vibrant red gown that had sheer, glittering fabric as well as dramatic, off-the-shoulder sleeves at the top. 

The dress also contained a corset-styled piece around her midriff as well as a slit on the left side. 

The singer donned a pair of sleek, red heels that were secured with thin straps that wrapped around her ankles. For a finishing touch, Betts added a bold red tint to her lips. 

The View's Sunny Hostin was chic in a glittering, olive green sweater that was tied into a knot at the front. She also wore a white skirt with red floral details embroidered throughout the material. 

The beauty donned eye-catching, red heels and added glittering, silver necklaces to complete her ensemble. 

Kyle Ramar Freeman - who portrayed the Lion - wore a black corset outfit that was layered with a colorful, floral outer piece that flowed down into a long train behind the star. 

The billowing coat also had matching, attached gloves and the singer slipped into closed-toed, black shoes.   

Hilary Clinton was also spotted during opening night, and wore a yellow coat as well as a pair of black trousers

Underneath, she donned a black shirt and slipped into a pair of black pumps that had bow embellishments on top

She added a pastel yellow, plaid scarf and also a few gold-chained necklaces for a flashy flare. To further accessorize her outfit, Clinton added small earrings as well as chunky bracelets on her left wrist

Huma Abedin was business chic in a black shirt as well as a pair of flared, black trousers. She layered the look with a green satin blazer and added a dazzling brooch on the right lapel

Andy Cohen dressed to impress in a classic black suit as well as a white dress shirt and lime green tie

Anna Wintour showed off her spring style in a long-sleeved, orange dress that had vibrant floral details throughout the satin fabric. 

The Vogue editor also donned a pair of open-toed pumps that had hues of orange as well as a red. She added a sparkling, pink necklace as well as her iconic, black shades for a finishing touch. 

Hilary Clinton was also spotted during opening night, and wore a yellow coat as well as a pair of black trousers. 

Underneath, she donned a black shirt and slipped into a pair of black pumps that had bow embellishments on top. 

She added a pastel yellow, plaid scarf and also a few gold-chained necklaces for a flashy flare. To further accessorize her outfit, Clinton added small earrings as well as chunky bracelets on her left wrist. 

Huma Abedin was business chic in a black shirt as well as a pair of flared, black trousers. She layered the look with a green satin blazer and added a dazzling brooch on the right lapel. 

Abedin also wore a pair of closed-toed, black heels and allowed her dark locks to cascade down past her shoulders in elegant curls. 

Andy Cohen dressed to impress in a classic black suit as well as a white dress shirt and lime green tie. The Bravo host completed his look for the evening by wearing a pair of sleek, black shoes. 

Kandi Burruss wowed in a shiny, green jumpsuit as well as a pair of dangly, gold earrings. The TV personality styled her long locks into a half bun, allowing her hair to cascade down past her shoulders. 

Cohen held a smile on his face as he paused for brief photo session upon arriving to the Marquis Theatre in NYC on Wednesday 

Kandi Burruss wowed in a shiny, green jumpsuit as well as a pair of dangly, gold earrings and was joined by husband, Todd Tucker 

John Wick actor and rapper, Common, was also spotted and donned a pair of black pants as well as a matching blazer that had white textured details embroidered on the material

Avery Wilson - who portrayed the Scarecrow in the musical - wore a black satin suit that had a green, puffy piece that wrapped around the blazer for a unique touch

Her husband, Todd Tucker, was dapper in an off-white suit and also opted for a white shirt that was left partially unbuttoned underneath. He also wore a pair of white sneakers that offered a casual flare.  

John Wick actor and rapper, Common, was also spotted and donned a pair of black pants as well as a matching blazer that had white textured details embroidered onto the material. 

The star wore a black polo shirt underneath while also sporting black shoes that were secured with laces. 

Phillip Johnson Richardson - who took on the role of Tinman - opted for a pleated white shirt that was left unfastened at the front. 

The performer also slipped into matching, loose-fitting pants that stopped a few inches above his ankles. He completed the ensemble with a pair of sleek, black loafers. 

Avery Wilson - who portrayed the Scarecrow in the musical - wore a black satin suit that had a green, puffy piece that wrapped around the blazer for a unique touch. 

The star also added black gloves on each of his hands and slipped into shiny, black shoes. 

Ben Vereen held a big smile on his face while wearing cream-colored trousers as well as a green polo shirt. The All That Jazz actor added a long, matching coat on top and sported green sneakers. 

He added a hat on top of his head and held a wooden walking stick in his left hand while posing for snaps. 

Ben Vereen held a big smile on his face while wearing cream-colored trousers as well as a green polo shirt. The All That Jazz actor added a long, matching coat on top and sported green sneakers

Ben Platt was stylishly casual in an orange button up which was tucked into the waist of denim jeans that were secured with a black belt while joined by partner, Noah Galvin 

Some of The Wiz cast also came together to take a memorable snap, including Kyle Ramar Freeman, Melody A. Betts, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis, Wayne Brady and Avery Wilson

Ben Platt was stylishly casual in an orange button up which was tucked into the waist of denim jeans that were secured with a black belt. The Theater Camp star also wore a pair of black shoes while joined by partner, Noah Galvin. 

The Booksmart actor wore a pair of loose-fitting, dark gray pants as well as a short-sleeved black shirt and gray vest. 

Some of The Wiz cast also came together to take a memorable snap, including Kyle Ramar Freeman, Melody A. Betts, Deborah Cox, Nichelle Lewis, Wayne Brady and Avery Wilson. 

The musical revival officially opens on Thursday April 18, and is currently slated to run through August 18.  

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