Vanessa Hudgens beats the heat in leopard bathing suit and Daisy Dukes while strolling around NYC as her Broadway show Gigi winds to a close
Her starring role in the Broadway musical Gigi is coming to an end on June 21 due to lackluster ticket sales.
Vanessa Hudgens found a way to beat the sultry New York City weather AND the blues over the closing production on Thursday.
The 26-year-old had that star appeal once again as she stepped out in a leopard print swimsuit matched with a sexy pair of denim cut-offs.
Cat's meow: Vanessa Hudgens looked pretty wild as she stepped out in hot and humid NYC wearing a leopard print swimsuit and Daisy Dukes ahead of her Thursday night performance in Gigi
Vanessa wore her dark hair pulled back into a tight bun with little hope for escaping tendrils, and shaded her eyes with chic large-framed sunglasses.
Daring neckline and leggy views aside, Vanessa also boasted a neat tan while padding along in her white trainers.
She stayed true to her Bohemian style by lugging a large black leather fringed tote.
Something wild: The 26-year-old actress wore large-framed shades that boasted an animal print to match her bathing suit
Fringe detail: Vanessa's cut off shorts trailed loose threads while her Boho-style bag boasted long fringe
Don't forget the accessories: The actress wore a dazzling collection of gold bangles and a necklace
Vanessa clutched her iPhone in her hand, perhaps scanning for messages and other offers.
On Monday it was learned the Broadway show Gigi will be seeing an early close on June 21 due to poor ticket sales.
Earlier in the day, Vanessa was seen looking downcast as she emerged from her New York City apartment.
The beauty wore a blue romper that appeared somewhat wrinkled.
Mood improved: Vanessa's expression bore the hint of a smile as she clutched her handy iPhone
The blues: Earlier in the day, Vanessa appeared to be melancholy as she left her apartment on Thursday afternoon ahead of a performance of her show Gigi
The former High School Musical star showed off her impressively taut figure as she went bra-less underneath the strappy one-piece.
She let her bare legs do the talking as she flashed the flesh in the skimpy thigh-skimming outfit, which she teamed with a simple pair of white sliders.
The stylish former child actress slicked her brunette locks into a low bun and covered her eyes in dark shades as she headed off dwarfed by a large black fringed Kenneth Cole shoulder bag.
No smiles here: On Monday it was revealed Gigi would shutter early due to lackluster ticket sales
Life must go on for the star whose role in the Gigi revival suffered poor reviews and a disappointing performance at the box office.
The show - set in Paris at the turn of the last century - will take its final bow on June 21 after about 100 performances.
The original version of the show gave a young Audrey Hepburn her big break in 1951.
Her clothes say it all: The High School Musical vet appeared sad as she wore a blue romper
The Spring Breakers actress took the titular role in the updated version, which centres on a teenage girl being groomed to serve as a mistress to a gentleman. When she falls in love it complicates matters.
The show only earned one Tony nomination, which was for Victoria Clark. Last week, the Neil Simon Theatre, where the show plays, was reportedly barely half-full. The show has earned only 30 percent of its $1.3 million potential, but could do much better now that it is known it has only a limited time left.
On Sunday, Hudgens and the cast performed The Night They Invented Champagne at the Tony Awards.
Back to work: The 26-year-old was headed to her show as she wore white sneakers that she had only slipped into half way; she had a driver help her in the car
Later this year, Hudgens will star in a horror comedy called Kitchen Sink.
The zombie and vampire flick will also star Bob Odenkirk, Denis Leary and Patton Oswalt, among others.
Also in the works for the actress is Grease: Live TV, a special in which she'll star alongside Julianne Hough, Nick Jonas and Martin Short.
Not red hot: The show has earned only 30 percent of its $1.3 million potential, but could do much better now that it is known it has only a limited time left
Also on Thursday the star shared a short clip where she was twirling to the classic hit song Girl From Ipanema.
Hudgens looked alluring as she glanced at the camera.
Vanessa's caption read, 'vanessahudgensThe Girl From Ipanema goes twirling... In the streets of NYC. Shot by @findyourcalifornia | Hair by @polkohontas.'
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