Nicole Scherzinger has been accused of bad behaviour during her ten-month run on Broadway, where she has been performing as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard
Nicole Scherzinger has been accused of bad behaviour during her ten-month run on Broadway.
The singer has been wowing crowds in both New York and London with her portrayal of Norma Desmond in the hit stage show, even winning a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical.
However, behind the scenes Nicole has reportedly left bosses fuming. It has been alleged that Nicole had been offered to attend a session with a make-up artist on the day of the Tony Awards before heading to dinner with one of the show’s producers at Casa Cipriani in New York. When Nicole found out her other co-stars had been invited, she insisted they weren’t.
It has also been alleged that Nicole then called off the dinner and make-up artist, before accepting paid endorsements from brands including Revlon and Clairol on the day.
A source claimed to the Mail that Nicole, 47, used the production’s name to secure the deals but did not give any of the profits from that back to the show, which was financially struggling.
When the show made its premiere on Broadway premiere, Nicole allegedly emailed her agent Ben Coleman to fire him. He was the one responsible for her transfer to Broadway and helped her secure her role in the London show.
The Mirror have contacted Nicole’s representative for comment.
Despite the allegations, Nicole put on a brave face as she was seen at the Royal Albert Hall this week. The Pussycat Doll cut a glamorous figure as she returned to London to the stage for an intimate gig, her first show in 13 years.
Nicole performed at the Tony Awards with an incredible performance, sharing in an accompanying Instagram post: “This is a dream come true for me to perform As If We Never Said Goodbye @thetonyawards.
“This is my love letter to the theatre. And to anyone with a deep passion for what you do, this was for you too. What an honour to share this song with a community that has held me and lifted me. I am forever grateful.”
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber previously described Nicole is “one of the most gifted singer-actresses I have seen perform my work… she is fearless, musically and dramatically”.
In light of her stage work, Nicole has landed a Las Vegas residency. A source told The Mirror: “Nicole is achieving all her career dreams this year. She’s conquered Broadway and won a well-deserved Tony, but Nicole has no plans to slow down her career, not when she’s in her absolute prime and in such demand.
“She’s a huge fan of Celine’s and would love to follow in her footsteps. Sir Rod Stewart, Kelly Clarkson, Alanis Morissette and Jennifer Lopez are all lined up to perform on the iconic stage this year, so she’d be in good company.”
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