Disaster for Katie Holmes as Broadway show Dead Accounts is set to close after six weeks following poor ticket sales

It was billed as her big comeback after her divorce from superstar Tom Cruise.
But Katie Holmes Broadway show is set to close after just six weeks.
Dead Accounts will end on January 6 following poor ticket sales, having played just 27 previews and 44 regular performances.

Defiant: Katie Holmes manages a smile as she arrives at work at the Music Box Theatre in New York on Thursday, despite the news that her show has been cancelled

Bundled up: The 34-year-old actress is wrapped up against the December chill but nonetheless is keeping things sexy underneath

The poorly received show's previously scheduled closing date was February 24.

According to the New York Times sales for the heavily promoted production have been low.
'Despite the presence of Ms Holmes in a major role — an example of star casting now common for new plays on Broadway — the production has struggled at the box office,' the paper reported.

Mixed reviews: Katie did little to blow away critics with her performance in the play, receiving mixed reviews for her role

Last week Dead Accounts made just under 25 per cent of its potential takings, and had the lowest attendance of any show on Broadway with 38.1per cent of seats filled.
The show's producer Jeffrey Finn said in a statement: 'I am extremely proud of this production and the cast. Theresa Rebeck and Jack O’Brien have created an inspiring and hilarious new play and we are all sad to see Dead Accounts end on Broadway. 
'I look forward to working with this remarkably talented cast and creative team again very soon.'

Resolute: Holmes also appeared upbeat after her first Christmas as a single mother. It is reported daughter Suri spent Christmas Day with her mother in Ohio and is currently believed to be with Tom Cruise and his two other children

Cheerful: The hard-working star smiles to herself even though she was back at work the day after Christmas

Holmes has not yet commented on the recent turn of events.
But the show must go on and Katie headed to the Music Box theatre in New York as normal for her show on Thursday
Under her sensible winter coat the star showed off her shapely legs - clad in lacy tights - as she she nipped inside clutching a takeaway coffee.
The statuesque former Dawson's Creek actress seemed both playful and relaxed as she gave passers-by and photographers an eyeful of her toned legs, which could be seen under what looked like a tiny burgundy mini dress.

Brave face: Katie grins despite the fact Dead Accounts is closing weeks earlier than scheduled

Feeling tired? But the actress' bags under her eyes showed that she was struggling with the decision

Another night on Broadway: Katie makes an exit from the stage door at the Music Box theatre

The 34-year-old also wore a cream cardigan and grey suede ankle boots and her hair and make-up were natural - ahead of the heavy stage face paint to come.

Meanwhile daughter Suri is believed to be with dad Tom Cruise after spending Christmas Day with Holmes and her family in Ohio.
A source told People magazine: 'Suri spent Christmas day with her mother and her family in Ohio. It was a wonderful day.'

Family fun: Katie spent Christmas Day with daughter Suri in Ohio, but the little girl is now believed to be spending time with her father Tom Cruise