What a Present! Cate Blanchett signs autographs for excited fans as stylish actress braves the chill in New York upon arrival on Broadway 

By Greg Styles For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 09:53 EST, 5 February 2017 | Updated: 10:49 EST, 5 February 2017

Cate Blanchett was in-demand as she arrived on Broadway for another performance of her critically-acclaimed theatre show. 

The actress was met by a sea of excited fans outside Barrymore Theatre ahead of an evening performance of The Present on Sunday. 

Wrapping up warm for the chilly conditions in New York, Cate wore a thick coat and scarf as she signed autographs for her admirers. 

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Star of the show: Cate Blanchett was in-demand as she arrived on Broadway for another performance of her critically-acclaimed theatre show

The 47-year-old was happy to stop outside the building and greet star-struck fans, signing pictures and copies of the show's programme.

Clutching a pair of headphones and a handbag, the Ivanhoe native wore a pair of dark skinny jeans and black leather boots on her bottom half. 

Taking steps to shield herself against the cold, Cate wore a knitted jumper under a brown fur jacket, adding a big grey scarf to her look. 

Signing session: The actress was met by a sea of excited fans outside Barrymore Theatre ahead of an evening performance of The Present on Sunday

 Sydney on Broadway: After tending to her fans, Cate headed inside to join the rest of the all-Australian cast of The Present

The mother-of-four appeared to be wearing minimal makeup as she shielded her eyes behind a pair of blue sunglasses. 

After tending to her fans, Cate headed inside to join the rest of the all-Australian cast of The Present. 

The actress is co-starring with Richard Roxburgh in the Sydney Theatre Company's production of the little known Chekhov play Platanov adapted by her husband, Andrew Upton.

Lead roles: The actress is co-starring with Richard Roxburgh in the Sydney Theatre Company's production of the little known Chekhov play adapted by her husband, Andrew Upton (pictured)

Dream debut: The show is the two-time Oscar winner's Broadway debut and has been receiving rave reviews from critics in the US since previews began on 17 December

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She plays a Russian widow, Anna Petrovna, who is turning 40 and worried about how to hang on to her home. 

The show is the two-time Oscar winner's Broadway debut and has been receiving rave reviews from critics in the US since previews began on 17 December.

The Guardian's Alexis Soloski wrote: 'Anna isn't one to sit idly by and let hourglass sands bleed away. In Blanchett's hands, she is sexy, antic, ferocious, imperious, mordant, and angry.'  

The limited production is due to close on 19 March. 

Getting into character: Cate plays a Russian widow, Anna Petrovna, who is turning 40 and worried about how to hang on to her home

 

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