Marvel Star Lupita Nyong'o Dresses Up as X-Men's Storm For 'Teeth' Off-Broadway Opening On Halloween
Lupita Nyong’o gets into character while walking the carpet at the opening night of Teeth at New World Stages on Thursday (October 31) in New York City.
The 41-year-old Tony-nominated MCU actress dressed another character from Marvel – X-Men’s Storm – for the new musical’s Off-Broadway opening.
“*Employees must wash hands* — Marvel Management,” Lupita captioned a video of her in costume on Instagram. “????️ #StormAtWork #Storm #happyhalloween”
Other Broadway stars showing their support that night included two former Wicked stars – Jessica Vosk and Eden Espinosa, who both starred as Elphaba – and Tony winner Katrina Lenk, as well as Grammy-winning songwriter Abigail Barlow.
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Here’s a synopsis for Teeth: Dawn O’Keefe is an evangelical Christian teen with a powerful secret not even she understands – when men violate her, her body bites back. That’s not a metaphor.
The musical is based on the cult-classic film of the same name. You can get tickets HERE!
Keep scrolling below to see photos of the musical’s cast at the opening…
Alyse Alan Louis (Dawn O’Keefe)
Andy Karl (Pastor Bill O’Keefe)
Will Connolly (Brad O’Keefe)
Jason Gotay (Tobey)
Jared Loftin (Ryan)
Julia Bain (Understudy Becky, Trisha, Keke, Fiona)
Courtney Bassett (Promise Keeper Girl Becky)
Sean Doherty (Understudy Tobey, Brad, Ryan)
Michael Doliner (Understudy Tobey, Brad, Ryan)
Jenna Rose Husli (Promise Keeper Girl Trisha)
Kyra Kennedy (Standby Dawn, Understudy Rachael, Stephanie)
Micaela Lamas (Promise Keeper Girl Rachael)
Madison McBride (Promise Keeper Girl Keke)
Sydney Parra (Promise Keeper Girl Fiona, Understudy Dawn)
Wren Rivera (Promise Keeper Girl Stephanie)
James D. Sasser (Understudy Pastor/Godfather, Truthseeker/Dr. Godfrey)
Browse through the gallery for more photos from the Teeth opening night…