Lupita Nyong’o rocked the perfect ‘Storm’ for Halloween!
At the premiere of the Off-Broadway musical Teeth on Thursday, October 31, the Wild robot actress — who played Nakia in the Black panther and its sequel Wakanda Forever — dressed as another Marvel character.
Photographers captured Nyong’o, 41, on the red carpet dressed as The X-Men superhero Storm, a mutant with the ability to control time. As for the look, the Oscar winner channeled Stormi’s signature style in a bright white curly wig and a stack of chunky gold necklaces, which she accessorized over an all-black suit.
She even wore white glasses to mimic the bleary eyes of the electrified hero.
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Lupita Nyong’o attends the opening night of ‘Teeth Off-Broadway at New World Stages’ on October 31, 2024 in New York City.
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Staying in character, Nyong’o posted an Instagram Reel showing Storm taking control of the weather (or at least taking control of the bathroom sink water). In the video, Nyong’o is standing by the sink washing her hands. Wet, she threw drops of water at the camera and twirled her wrist in circles towards the camera.
“*Employees must wash their hands* – Marvel Management,” the actress captioned the post.
Teeth is an adaptation of the 2007 horror comedy of the same name.
The film, which has garnered fan favorites in the years since its release, follows high school student Dawn who, after being sexually assaulted, discovers that she has a physical advantage in the form of teeth in her genitalia that help her bite back at the men in her world—literally. .
Jess Weixler starred in the film as Dawn, joined by John Hensley, Julia Garro and Josh Pais.
The musical emulates the story seen on screen, describing itself in the official release as “a poignant tale of revenge and transformation that cuts through a culture of shame and repressed desire one wonderfully relentless song at a time.”
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Jess Weixler as Dawn O’Keefe in Teeth (film).
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Other notable characters include Dawn’s fanatical evangelical Christian pastor father (three-time Tony Award nominee Andy Karl), who guides Dawn and her community of fellow Promise Keepers in their chastity club. There’s also her half-brother Brad (Will Connolly), who falls into an online men’s support group called Truthseekers when he’s alienated by an oppressive upbringing.
Other main roles in the musical are played by Jason Gotay and Jared Loftin. The ensemble includes Courtney Bassett, Jenna Rose Husli, Micaela Lamas, Madison McBride, Sydney Parra and Wren Rivera. Julia Bain, Sean Doherty, Michael Doliner, Kyra Kennedy and James Sasser replacements.
Anna K. Jacobs (POP!) and Pulitzer Prize/Tony Award winner Michael R. Jackson (A strange loop) helped bring Teeth to the stage, the two are collaborating on a book based on a screenplay by Mitchell Lichtenstein. They also wrote the music together, Jacobs composed the music and Jackson wrote the lyrics.
Directed by Obie Award winner Sarah Benson.
Teeth the original premiered Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizons in February 2024, in a production that ran through April.
The musical is now playing at New World Stages in New York. Ticket information can be found on the official website.
Apart from N’yongo, TeethThe opening night was attended by a host of stars including BD Wong, J. Harrison Ghee, Norm Lewis, Bill Irwin, Jessica Vosk, Eden Espinosa, Abigail Barlow, Katrina Lenk and Jelani Alladin.
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