Audrey is that you? Vanessa Hudgens is transformed from Hollywood party girl to Hepburn chic for new Broadway role Gigi
Vanessa Hudgens is known for her bohemian style and being a party girl but all that has changed.
In a sneak peek of the star's Broadway debut, Gigi, the 26-year-old is the epitome of 1950s Parisian glamour.
In the video teaser released Monday, the Sucker Punch star could not look more like beloved icon Audrey Hepburn.
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Classic look: In a sneak peek of her Broadway debut in Gigi released Monday, Vanessa Hudgens star could not look more like beloved icon Audrey Hepburn
With a cartoon image of the Eiffel Tower behind her, Vanessa spins around in a strapless black ball gown.
Channelling the Breakfast At Tiffany star's look even further, in the trailer the High School Musical actress wears her hair up in a voluminous French Twist.
Not done there the young star also dons long opera gloves like Audrey's character wore, and uses them to playfully blow kisses at the camera.
Just the begining: With a cartoon image of the Eiffel Tower behind her, Vanessa spins around in a strapless black ball gown with opera gloves, in a trailer for the play
Up up and away: Channelling the Breakfast At Tiffany star's look even further, in the trailer the High School Musical actress wears her hair up in a voluminous French Twist updo
And it is no wonder Vanessa has used the iconic actress as her inspiration as Audrey starred as the title role of the Colette novel when it was first brought to the stage in 1951.
In publicity photographs also released Monday, Vanessa wears another equally impressive black dress featuring a form fitting long skirt with a giant ball gown skirt over the top with a white lining.
The dress embraces both the style of the time the film version came out - 1958 - and also blends the turn of the century fashion from which the story is set.
Changing role: While the 25-year-old's big break was a Dsiney movie musical, this time she will be singing live in front of theatre goers
In the musical - the star's first to be on Broadway - Vanessa stars as Gigi, who was played by Leslie Caron in the film, a girl looking to find her way in the world.
The story - based on the 1944 book by the same name - follows Gaston a rich playboy who has become tired of Parisian society and strikes up a friendship with a youthful courtesan-in-training Gigi.
However, things do not stay platonic long and Gigi mist decide what she is looking for in life and love and whether Maurice is someone she can have that with.
Playing dress up: In publicity photographs also released Monday, Vanessa wears another equally impressive black dress featuring a form fitting long skirt with a giant ball gown skirt over the top with a white lining
Inspiration: The High School Musical star based her look of Audrey's Breakfast At Tiffany's chic costume but did not copy it
Change of pace: The 25-year-old usually sports a bohemian look, seen here at the Coachella Music Festival
On Monday, Vanessa was really put to the test as she showed off her live acting and singing skills in a press preview.
Without all the fancy production trappings or even their costumes, the cast were put through their paces singing and dancing their hearts out.
The upcoming production starts first in Washington, D.C. from January 16 to February 12 before heading to New York for a limited season.
Trial run: On Monday, Vanessa was really put to the test as she showed off her live acting and singing skills in a press preview in New York
Ready to go: Despite the pressure of having critics watching a rehearsal, the Spring Breakers star seemed relaxed and confident
Aiming high: Without all the fancy production trappings or even their costumes, the cast were put through their paces singing and dancing their hearts out
Speaking to People when it was first announced Vanessa would be taking on the role, she said this was the part she dreamed of playing.
She told the magazine: 'Excited isn't a strong enough word!
'I've been waiting for the right role to come along, and she appeared to me when I was least expecting it.
Love's ups and downs: The story follows rich playboy Gaston (played by Corey Cott - pictured) who strikes up a friendship with a youthful courtesan-in-training Gigi (Vanessa)
So excited: Speaking when it was first announced Vanessa would be taking on the role, the star said this was the part she dreamed of playing
'Making my Broadway debut with Gigi feels like a dream come true. I couldn't have planned it better myself.'
As for getting ready to sing on stage every night, the actress has been trying to push herself to let go of what she knows.
'It's been a lot of fun prepping for Gigi… allowing myself to be as free as possible. I love this character, the music and play so much.
The original: It is no wonder Vanessa has used the iconic actress as her inspiration, as Audrey starred as the title role of the Colette novel when it was first brought to the stage in 1951
Popular classic: The 1958 film version starred (L-R) Louis Jourdan, Leslie Caron and Maurice Chevalier
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