After fifteen years on Broadway, Nicholas Christopher is finally getting his flowers.

The Juilliard-trained, Bermuda-born, Boston-raised stage powerhouse is freshly Tony-nominated for his role as Soviet chess master Anatoly Sergievsky in the first-ever Broadway revival of Chess, opposite Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele—stopping shows cold every single night at the Imperial Theatre. While raising two young daughters with his wife, dancer Jennifer Locke, the actor is becoming one of the best performers in New York’s theater industry.

From the first product cracked open to the final look in the mirror before the car pulls up to Radio City Music Hall, VMAN went along for the ride as Nicholas got ready for his big night, in style of course.

“Gold, diamonds and pearls for the occasion. Tough decision to make with all these beautiful pieces. We let our instincts guide us.  Buccellati brooch and ring, John Hardy pin, ring, bracelet, Johnny Nelson jewelry pin, Renato Cipullo ring, Omega watch.”

“My dad has many talents… makeup ain’t one.”

“I may have “borrowed” a show prop for good luck!”

“It was important to me to explore designers of color for the big day. As soon as I tried on this Public School New York suit I felt like a winner.”

 “I have always felt a connection with Basquiat’s work. We knew we wanted to include this beautiful Johnny Nelson pin but couldn’t decide where to put it… until we found the perfect spot.“

“Each piece of jewelry was specifically selected and placed with care. This Buccellati brooch set it off!”

“My wife Jennifer chose a Bibhu Mohapatra gown. She looked like a queen floating on fairy dust. Couldn’t stop marveling at her beauty.“

“And we’re off! Coming down the stairs of the St. Regis New York feeling like royalty. Next stop the Tony Awards at Radio City!“

“My parents wished us luck. My father donning classic Bermuda shorts and tie from my homeland and my mother in her “Tony” gold.”

Photography Greg Kessler (Kessler Studio)

Fashion Shiona Turini

Grooming Melissa Dezarate

Fashion Assistant EJ Briones