Forget your fashion bible? Kristin Chenoweth dresses down for The Bible Experience opening night gala in ripped jeans

PUBLISHED: 00:37 EST, 20 March 2013 | UPDATED: 11:42 EST, 20 March 2013

She's usually one of the more smartly dressed stars on the red carpet.

But Kristin Chenoweth appeared to forget a few fashion commandments at a New York City gala on Tuesday night.

The 44-year-old actress wore ripped jeans, a casual canary yellow blouse, black and white blazer and color blocked heels for The Bible Experience, promoting the History Channel's controversial television drama.

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Mellow yellow: Actress Kristin Chenoweth attends The Bible Experience Opening Night Gala at in New York City on Tuesday night

The Wicked star was dressed for a stylish day of errands rather than a red carpet event as she made her way down the press line.

Her blonde hair was swept back into a low ponytail and pink lipstick noticeabley lashed across her lips as she flashed a charming smile.

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Also in attendance were Sami Gayle, Lenay Dunn, Carol Alt, Della Reese, actress and producer Roma Downey and husband, series producer and co-creator with Roma, Mark Burnett.

Kristin was undoubtedly thrilled to be there and shared her excitement on Twitter.

'Come to #thebible exhibit on 14rh street NYC. Free!' she urged her 748,000-plus followers.

Emerald ladies: Sami Gayle, left, and series co-creator, producer and actress Roma Downey, right, went for similar shades of green

Black out: Lenay Dunn, left, went for leather while model Carol Alt, right, put some flair into her outfit with feathers

Keeping it casual: Gabby Douglas, left, and Arianna Huffington, right, looked comfortable in their garments

Posing up: Roma smiles with actress Della Reese before heading into the event

The week-long event, held at The Highline Building in Manhattan, features photography, artifacts and artwork in promotion of the controversial television drama.

The show has been a surprise hit in the ratings, with the religious mini-series attracting 13.1 million viewers on Wednesday - topping television leviathan American Idol's 12.8 million viewers.

But last Sunday evening's episode of the hit series threw up an awkward coincidence and when viewers noticed that Satan bore a remarkable resemblance to President Obama.

'Bible' cast attends premiere in New York City

Getting cosy: Husband and wife team Mark Burnett and Roma Downey cuddle up on the red carpet

High powered: Executive Producers Mark Burnett and syndicated columnist Arianna Huffington

Bundled up: The Sopranos star Joe Pantoliano and guest

Suited and booted: Roma poses with actor Diogo Morgado and her husband, Mark

Inside the event: Roma addresses the audience with Mark

Right-wing commentator and radio-host Glenn Beck first pointed out the eerie similarity on Saturday, tweeting, 'Anyone else think the Devil in #TheBible Sunday on History Channel looks exactly like That Guy?'

Both the History Channel and the executive producers of The Bible denied any deliberate link between Satan and Mr Obama.

On Monday Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, executive producers of 'The Bible', said: 'This is utter nonsense. The actor who played Satan, Mehdi Ouzaani (sic), is a highly acclaimed Moroccan actor.

Spooky: Viewers noted the devil from the History Channel series The Bible looks similar to President Barack Obama

Spooky: History Channel's The Bible was thrust into headlines this week after viewers noted the devil from the series looked disturbingly similar to President Barack Obama

The resemblance between Moroccan actor Mehdi Ouazzani (left) and President Obama left some viewers of The Bible taking to Twitter to express their amazement

Resemblance?Moroccan actor Mehdi Ouazzani (left) and President Obama were compared by some viewrs of the series

'He has previously played parts in several Biblical epics - including Satanic characters long before Barack Obama was elected as our President.'

The History Channel also released a statement. That read: 'HISTORY channel has the highest respect for President Obama.

'The series was produced with an international and diverse cast of respected actors. It's unfortunate that anyone made this false connection. HISTORY's 'The Bible' is meant to enlighten people on its rich stories and deep history.'

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Bit of a double standard here DM. I believe Mark Burnett is wearing jeans too.

- Charlyliz , New York, 20/3/2013 16:36

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I'm sure if each of you look in the mirror each day, you will see the close resemblance of satan each one of you reflect, especially if you are not saved.

- Lynn , SNELLVILLE, United States, 20/3/2013 15:47

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The Bible plays on The History channel and Boo Boo kid on The Learning Channel. That's irony.

- Robin , Raleigh North Carolina, United States, 20/3/2013 15:27

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now THAT's a forehead. Love her.

- missmanners , new york, United States, 20/3/2013 14:27

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Della Reese looks awful

- daithomas24 , Swansea, United Kingdom, 20/3/2013 14:06

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Kristin Chenoweth love her voice and her personality but not the jeans and HATE those shoes!

- Good , Overbrook, United States, 20/3/2013 13:37

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The continuing finds in the Middle East show that what has been written in the Bible IS in fact historical facts. While the New Testament is more on the life and times of Jesus Christ and open to discussion the "facts" still remain out there.... BION! Robert Ripley.......

- Good , Overbrook, United States, 20/3/2013 13:34

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Bash it all you want. The ratings speak louder than you do!

- lala , Charleston, United States, 20/3/2013 11:52

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dress appropriately! !!! she looks like a NKOTB fan

- mimi , Chicago, 20/3/2013 11:52

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Perhaps, because the Bible is the oldest surviving book, begun 3,000 years ago as a record of man's ideas and spiritual thought. I think the fact that it survived all that history is impressive, but perhaps the cooking channel - filled with facts about cooking - would be more to your liking!

- iain , bedford, United Kingdom, 20/3/2013 10:31

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