Sheridan Smith looked in good spirits on Tuesday as she arrived at the Virgin Radio studios despite reports her underperforming musical Opening Night may close early.
The actress, 42, donned dark orange ombré sunglasses with a cropped black jacket with chic knee-length tassels.
She wore a dark grey T-shirt and placed a dainty gold chain on top of it and wore large gold hooped earrings.
Sheridan finished her look with skintight light blue jeans with several horizontal rips and a pair of black ankle boots.
It comes after she defended her new West End musical Open Night after it was revealed earlier this week that ticket prices have been slashed for the show.
Sheridan Smith, 42, was in good spirits on Tuesday as she arrived at the Virgin Radio studios despite reports her underperforming musical Opening Night may close early
The actress wore ripped light blue jeans with dark orange ombré sunglasses with a cropped black jacket with chic knee-length tassels
She stars as functioning alcoholic actress Myrtle Gordon in the new musical – which is based on the 1977 drama film starring Gena Rowlands.
However fans have been left baffled and bored by the production, with scores of theatregoers streaming out of the show nearly every evening since its March 6 debut, complaining about the bewildering plot.
Reporters who attended Opening Night at the Gielgud Theatre saw at least 50 audience members leave during the interval on two separate evenings last week. Staff at the theatre confirmed it was a regular occurrence.
‘Sheridan has been a resounding success but the show itself has been far from it. To say it’s been polarising is an understatement, reports of theatre goers walking out at the interval have really worried some of the investors,’ a source told The Sun.
‘No official meeting has been held yet, but a number of them have spoken about how they would go about serving notice on the theatre and cutting the run of shows short.
‘At the end of the day, even though it’s entertainment, it’s a business and they are worried that poor ticket sales will mean they don’t make their investment back, Sheridan is a saving grace for Opening Night because of how good she is on stage, but even her star power can’t get the crowds in.’
The insider added while Sheridan’s stint in Shirley Valentine last year was a resounding success with tickets selling out, there are still lots available for Opening Night which is ‘turning into a disaster’ for bosses.
MailOnline has contacted Sheridan Smith’s representatives for comment and Delmont Mackintosh Theatre.
She stars as functioning alcoholic actress Myrtle Gordon in the new musical – which is based on the 1977 drama film starring Gena Rowlands
Speaking on Scott Mills’ Radio 2 show, she confessed of performing: ‘I get terrified, it’s worse as I get older…Now, there’s so much pressure’ (pictured at the musical’s March press night)
In an attempt to fill up the audience, Sheridan herself begged fans to attend the production as she admitted she feels ‘so much pressure’.
Speaking to Scott Mills on his Radio 2 show on Tuesday, she confessed about performing: ‘I get terrified, it’s worse as I get older. I was fearless when I moved to London. Now, there’s so much pressure.’
Begging listeners to purchase their tickets, she added: ‘It’s absolutely fascinating and fun… please come!’
Tickets have already been slashed for the show and are being sold on London Theatre with a 36% discount meaning prices now start at a mere £25. ShowFilmFirst are also selling them for the same price.
Previously, front row tickets would have set attendees back £176 but can now be purchased for £110.
Among those heading for an early exit last week was Helen, 59, an admin worker for the NHS, who went with a friend.
She said: ‘I didn’t have a clue what was going on. It’s not Sheridan – she’s a great actress – but I was falling asleep.’
Following a successful premiere, Sheridan was joined by her friends who had turned out to the Gielgud Theatre to see her.
Begging listeners to purchase their tickets, she added: ‘It’s absolutely fascinating and fun… please come!’ (pictured at the press night performance)
The musical begins with Myrtle (Sheridan) left traumatised by the death of a teenage fan.
The death is filmed live every night outside the London theatre, for all passersby to see and the audience witnesses the action live via a video transmitted into the theatre.
Sheridan – who exclusively told MailOnline she took on the role to ‘take control’ of her own demons – can be seen outside the theatre as Myrtle, turning up late to the first night of the show after taking a drop too much.
She said: ‘It feels like a moment of taking back control. I feel like the part is a gift, it’s a gift of a part for any actress to play and I’m loving every minute of it, it’s such an honour. I can’t wait for people to see it now.’
Tickets for the show have already been slashed and are now being sold on London Theatre with a 36% discount with prices starting from £25
