Nicole Scherzinger stuns in sheer lace dress before getting bloodied up for big stage role on Broadway

NICOLE Scherzinger is a vision in lace — before getting bloodied up for her big stage role.

The former Pussycat Dolls star, 46, wowed at Sunday’s opening of Sunset Boulevard on Broadway in a glittering black dress.

Nicole, who plays lead character Norma Desmond in the musical, wore diamond earrings as she strutted through New York City.

After her performance, she joined creator and impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber, 76, backstage, still covered in blood from the show’s reimagined ending.

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the man behind the music in Sunset Boulevard, has heaped praise on former X Factor judge Nicole and her vocal abilities.

He said: "Nicole is one of the finest singers I have worked with, and I can't wait to get started on this exciting show with her and the rest of this brilliant team."

Sunset Boulevard, based on the 1950 film of the same name, tells the story of Norma, a faded star of silent movies.

Living in a decaying mansion, Norma is desperate to return to her former glory and a chance meeting with a young screenwriter serves up just the opportunity.

After the Pussycat Dolls disbanded in 2010 Nicole launched a solo music career which saw her score five UK top 10 singles.

She made her West End debut back in 2014 when she starred as Grizabella in the musical Cats.

She also performed at the Coronation Concert for King Charles last year.