Nicole’s performance is an act of raw artistry and astounding bravery,” Close wrote. One of the two photos she posted showed Close and Scherzinger – who as of Thursday is a Tony Award nominee for her role in the show – posing for a selfie after curtain call.

Both Nicole and the show's director, Jamie Lloyd, spoke to People in a new interview about the multihyphenate's "insecurities." Noting that the production utilizes "close-range cameras," the director said,

I had the thrilling experience of seeing Nicole Scherzinger in SUNSET BOULEVARD last night. She and the entire production blew me away,” Close wrote. “I LOVED meeting Nicole, Tom Francis and many members of the ensemble backstage afterwards.