Oh yessss. Mama, Velma, & Billy edition. @chicagomusical @orfeh @robynhurder
The forever-running revival of @chicagomusical is such a well-written show that I appreciate it most as a showcase for Broadway’s incredible array of talent. So what a thrill it was to attend the show last night and get to see three longtime industry friends shine brightly in signature musical comedy turns at the Ambassador, and to be exposed to new favorites on the rise that I’ll be sure to follow for years to come. From left to right… Genuine triple threat @robynhurder is a Velma Kelly unlike any other. Velma is usually icy cool and confident, but her take showcases that same inner power with stunning singing and dancing, but adds a bawdy vaudeville humor and whiff of desperation that keeps us with her all night long. As Mama Morton, @orfeh looks stunning, sings even better and gives the role real gravitas. This mistress of Murderers Row is a classy broad who can also play dirty for the chickies in her pen. Orfeh started in pop music and generally leans towards pop and R&B in concerts, but man, do I love hearing her voice sing more classic Broadway songs! Bring on more Kander and Ebb, Cy Coleman, Jerry Herman, Charles Strouse etc etc etc please! @maxmclayton was a surprise addition to the line-up, filling in as Billy Flynn. Clayton has been a Broadway regular for a decade, doing mostly ensemble work and covering leading roles—including @thehughjackman as Harold Hill for a year during COVID. Seeing him step to center stage last night was so fun, and he nailed it as Billy. Max is one of the sweetest guys in town, so it was especially great to get to see his dark side, which he infused beautifully into the role. And then there’s @arianamadix, who I caught as Roxie Hart in her final week! I am a fan of some reality TV, but admittedly don’t watch the show that made her a “Bravolebrity.” What’s great about that fact is that I just got to look at her as a new Broadway talent, with an appreciative audience cheering for her every step of the way, and she was fabulous—funny and bright, a perfect Roxie Hart. Beyond those pictures here, the whole cast was electric last night and I applaud every one of them. Keep up the good casting, CHICAGO! 👏👏👏👏👏
The ladies are serving eyelashes and razzle-dazzle up at the Ambassador Theatre! 👏 @arianamadix 👏 @robynhurder 👏 @orfeh 👏
🎶You Give Love A Bad Name🎶 What an incredible Rock N’ Roll moment with the ultimate rockstar @orfeh at @townhallnyc @debbiegibson Electric Youth 35th Anniversary concert! This show was absolute magic with all the amazing talent of this cast and crew! 🖤🤘🏻🎸 AMAZING cover photo by @ronleeny1 #debbiegibson #orfeh #townhallnyc #newyork #bonjovi #girlpower #yougiveloveabadname #blondeshavemorefun #rockstar #rockstars #liveshow #liveconcert #arielbellvalaire #femaleguitarist #guitargirl #guitarsolo #richiesambora #fender #kemper @therealsambora @bonjovi
Seeing your friend do something they were born to do is magical. @orfeh is a force as Matron “Mama” Morton in @chicagomusical. As soon as she hit the stage, the crowd ERUPTED. To say she is beloved is a deep understatement. Mix her with @robynhurder, @arianamadix, and the rest of this glorious cast, and you have Broadway perfection. But my favorite part? Seeing her interact with her supporters at the end of the show. She took time with every single one, and, as you can tell by the photo and video, they enjoyed every minute. I am so beyond proud of you, Orfeh. Catch my beautiful friend as the Keeper of the Keys, the Countess of the Clink through September 15. You’ll love every minute. #broadway #chicago #chicagothemusical #orfeh #arianamadix
Seeing your friend do something they were born to do is magical. @orfeh is a force as Matron “Mama” Morton in @chicagomusical. As soon as she hit the stage, the crowd ERUPTED. To say she is beloved is a deep understatement. Mix her with @robynhurder, @arianamadix, and the rest of this glorious cast, and you have Broadway perfection. But my favorite part? Seeing her interact with her supporters at the end of the show. She took time with every single one, and, as you can tell by the photo and video, they enjoyed every minute. I am so beyond proud of you, Orfeh. Catch my beautiful friend as the Keeper of the Keys, the Countess of the Clink through September 15. You’ll love every minute. #broadway #chicago #chicagothemusical #orfeh #arianamadix
Seeing your friend do something they were born to do is magical. @orfeh is a force as Matron “Mama” Morton in @chicagomusical. As soon as she hit the stage, the crowd ERUPTED. To say she is beloved is a deep understatement. Mix her with @robynhurder, @arianamadix, and the rest of this glorious cast, and you have Broadway perfection. But my favorite part? Seeing her interact with her supporters at the end of the show. She took time with every single one, and, as you can tell by the photo and video, they enjoyed every minute. I am so beyond proud of you, Orfeh. Catch my beautiful friend as the Keeper of the Keys, the Countess of the Clink through September 15. You’ll love every minute. #broadway #chicago #chicagothemusical #orfeh #arianamadix
Seeing your friend do something they were born to do is magical. @orfeh is a force as Matron “Mama” Morton in @chicagomusical. As soon as she hit the stage, the crowd ERUPTED. To say she is beloved is a deep understatement. Mix her with @robynhurder, @arianamadix, and the rest of this glorious cast, and you have Broadway perfection. But my favorite part? Seeing her interact with her supporters at the end of the show. She took time with every single one, and, as you can tell by the photo and video, they enjoyed every minute. I am so beyond proud of you, Orfeh. Catch my beautiful friend as the Keeper of the Keys, the Countess of the Clink through September 15. You’ll love every minute. #broadway #chicago #chicagothemusical #orfeh #arianamadix
Seeing your friend do something they were born to do is magical. @orfeh is a force as Matron “Mama” Morton in @chicagomusical. As soon as she hit the stage, the crowd ERUPTED. To say she is beloved is a deep understatement. Mix her with @robynhurder, @arianamadix, and the rest of this glorious cast, and you have Broadway perfection. But my favorite part? Seeing her interact with her supporters at the end of the show. She took time with every single one, and, as you can tell by the photo and video, they enjoyed every minute. I am so beyond proud of you, Orfeh. Catch my beautiful friend as the Keeper of the Keys, the Countess of the Clink through September 15. You’ll love every minute. #broadway #chicago #chicagothemusical #orfeh #arianamadix
Seeing your friend do something they were born to do is magical. @orfeh is a force as Matron “Mama” Morton in @chicagomusical. As soon as she hit the stage, the crowd ERUPTED. To say she is beloved is a deep understatement. Mix her with @robynhurder, @arianamadix, and the rest of this glorious cast, and you have Broadway perfection. But my favorite part? Seeing her interact with her supporters at the end of the show. She took time with every single one, and, as you can tell by the photo and video, they enjoyed every minute. I am so beyond proud of you, Orfeh. Catch my beautiful friend as the Keeper of the Keys, the Countess of the Clink through September 15. You’ll love every minute. #broadway #chicago #chicagothemusical #orfeh #arianamadix
I love everyone in these pics too too much for simple instagram post words to adequately describe, so I’ll simply say, THANK YOU‼️😜💖😘💯🤗🤗🌺💖 THANK YOU FOR COMING TO SEE ME & THE REST OF THE GLORIOUS CAST OF @chicagomusical last night‼️‼️‼️ . . . @jwuntitled @wilmerjo2020 @jasperjohnsonweinberg @harry.s.j.w @mellurzz @amax228 @jackierandi @asmeretghebremichael @tjhespe @scott_h_dyer . . . #allthatjazz #nyc #broadway #mamamorton #morfeh #friday #chicago
I love everyone in these pics too too much for simple instagram post words to adequately describe, so I’ll simply say, THANK YOU‼️😜💖😘💯🤗🤗🌺💖 THANK YOU FOR COMING TO SEE ME & THE REST OF THE GLORIOUS CAST OF @chicagomusical last night‼️‼️‼️ . . . @jwuntitled @wilmerjo2020 @jasperjohnsonweinberg @harry.s.j.w @mellurzz @amax228 @jackierandi @asmeretghebremichael @tjhespe @scott_h_dyer . . . #allthatjazz #nyc #broadway #mamamorton #morfeh #friday #chicago
I love everyone in these pics too too much for simple instagram post words to adequately describe, so I’ll simply say, THANK YOU‼️😜💖😘💯🤗🤗🌺💖 THANK YOU FOR COMING TO SEE ME & THE REST OF THE GLORIOUS CAST OF @chicagomusical last night‼️‼️‼️ . . . @jwuntitled @wilmerjo2020 @jasperjohnsonweinberg @harry.s.j.w @mellurzz @amax228 @jackierandi @asmeretghebremichael @tjhespe @scott_h_dyer . . . #allthatjazz #nyc #broadway #mamamorton #morfeh #friday #chicago
Please indulge & allow me the many upcoming @chicagomusical posts coming your way for the next couple of weeks 😜 I’ll start with this first “reveal” of my full MAMA MORTON LEWK (minus my blazer) courtesy of the INSANELY GIFTED @maxmclayton (more MAX content for you very soon) 😜 Also, a quick, but extremely sincere, thank you to the company, crew and creatives of CHICAGO‼️‼️ YOU ARE ALL SIMPLY OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE‼️‼️ I’m sooo grateful & lucky to get to spend a little time in the clink with all of you gloriously, gifted people🥰🥰🌺🌺 THANK YOU FOR THE WARM WELCOME ANDDD THANK YOU TO ALL OF MY DEAREST BUDS FOR COMING TO MY PREMIERE PERFORMANCE❌❌❌ IT MEANT THE 🌏 TO ME🤗🤗🤗 . . . #openingnight #chicago #chicagothemusical #nyc #morfeh #mamamorton #theater
Today’s the day‼️ Who’s coming to the 🌟Ambassador🌟 tonight to see my DEBUT as the Countess of the Clink ⁉️ Now thru September 15, y’all! I’m so excited to be back on stage, and to have a #PrettyWomanReunion with ✨ @maxmclayton ✨ ! Lots of love to everyone who’s gotten me ready in just nine days’ time, you know who you are, my heroes!! See you there, lovelies, from the biggest mother…hen‼️ @chicagomusical tickets at www.chicagothemusical.com 🔥🔥🔥 🧿
Have you heard the news? If you haven’t, you just did. @chicagomusical #MamaMorton #CountessoftheClink Aug 26 to Sep 15! www.chicagothemusical.com
Not a #wbw although it does feel like this magical moment was already a lifetime ago‼️🧿 (it’s been a week 🤪) Here are just a few more “snaps” from my visit to @engemantheater to see their FANTASTIC production of LEGALLY BLONDE🙌🏻💖 Thanks again for the invite @nicole.fragala & @jeffayars‼️🙌🏻 THIS CAST WAS INCREDIBLE🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 The OGs LOVE the undeniable fact that Legally Blonde, the Musical continues to grow in popularity with each passing year since our debut on Broadway‼️🥰 @jammyprod @heatherhachhearne #nellbenjamin #larryokeefe @realmikeisaacson @rialtoguy @samps42 @berlonitheatricalanimals et al & ⭐️⭐️THE OBC⭐️⭐️ really caught lighting in a bottle with this one💥👑⚡️⚡️⚡️May the “pinkacy” last FOREVER😜💖 PLEASE tag yourself in the comments❌⭐️ . . . #legallyblonde #legallyblondethemusical #obc #broadway #roadtrip #areunionismandatory #engemantheater #sing #music #wbw #omigodyouguys and the term of the day clearly is #didyouproud 🤣🤪🧿 #andyesihaveperfectpitch 🤣🧿🎤
My buddy @jeffayars has been telling me to come see his fiancée @nicole.fragala as Vivienne in 💁🏼♀️ Legally Blonde 💅 @engemantheater & it was BEYOND a JOY to see such a phenomenally talented group of performers carry on the legacy of our show‼️💖@emmaflynnstagram really did @laurabellbundy proud‼️🤩 And to my dear friend Bill Berloni: @berlonitheatricalanimals ya better watch out because I’m coming for Ricky & Cha Cha! 😜🐕🐕 This production made me miss the OBC even more than usual, thank God for our hilarious group chat 🤣🧿 Now stop reading & enjoy this excerpt of Ireland with @canadianinthecity as Paulette!! 🍀 I ran out of tags, tag yourself if I missed you 💕 . . . #legallyblonde #legallyblondethemusical #OBC #broadway #engemantheater #musicaltheater #roadtrip #planestrainsandautomobiles #nyc
The Instigators starring Matt Damon & @caseyaffleck dir by: @dougliman is on @appletv @applefilms and in select theaters today and it is FANTASTIC‼️🎥🤩 I could say a whole lot more but trust me, you’ll want to see it for yourselves asap💯 Here are a couple of fun #bts moments for you from the premiere this past Wed😜 🧿 . . . @ericwest (pictured in THE 🔥🔥suit ever) @jackharlow (also starring in the film) @misskimdirector @realrichardkind 💖💖 Thank you @cinemasociety for having us🥰 📸 : #johnnacionimaging @michaelloccisano @gettyimages . . . #glam: @jodymorlock @gnykol @patriciafield @ritahazan @jeromelordetsalon @dstylemakeupofficial . . . #nyc #movie #theinstigators #premiere
We ran, we jumped AND we flew to @debbiegibson’s @townhallnyc #electricyouth35 EXTRAVAGANZA & had THE BEST TIME🤩🤩🤩 Thank you for having us as your special guests, Gibala🥰 Please enjoy some #bts 📸 of Deb, @johnlloydyoung & me courtesy of Bruce Glikas @bruglikas @broadwaybruce_ 👑‼️ Thanks to my 💖💖💖 for coming to see the FAB show @ericxwest @lisakittykittynyc @frankiecappellonyc and so many more🥰🥰🥰🧿 . . . GLAM: @daviddalrympleinc @astarazma for @patriciafield @jeromelordetsalon @ritahazan @dstylemakeupofficial ❌💖 First 📸 of @arielbellvalaire 🎸 & yours truly “giving love a bad name” 😜😜 courtesy of @ronleeny1 . . . #nyc #concert #singer #bts #debbiegibson #musicismylife
A recipe for PURE MAGIC: Two badass vocalists and one piano! This was soundcheck and I was lucky to be in the room. @debbiegibson @orfeh #iwannadancewithsomebody #howwilliknow #soundcheck #ey35 #puremagic
Ok, we went HARD last night @debbiegibson’s concert @townhallnyc 🤪💥🎤🎤🎤 Deb performed for 2 1/2 hours without a break & she was BEEEYONDD‼️ 🧿 Please enjoy a quick clip of @bonjovi’s beloved anthem “You Give Love a Bad Name” 😜🎤🙌🏻 There will be plenty more pics/vids to come but for now, I don’t think you’ll mind a rock anthem to go with your (possibly second) cup of ☕️‼️ Can @arielbellvalaire BE ANY MORE PHENOMENAL⁉️⁉️⁉️Thanks for having me & @johnlloydyoung my dear GIBALA🥰🥰🥰 . . . Glam: @ritahazan @jeromelordetsalon Fashion fabness: @daviddalrympleinc @astarazma for @patriciafield . . . #concert #nyc #townhall #electricyouth #debbiegibson #rockstar #music #singer
#Repost @johnlloydyoung with @use.repost ・・・ Backstage and ready at @townhallnyc! @debbiegibson @orfeh @johnlloydyoung @broadwaybruce_ @bruglikas . . . #nyc #concert #townhall #singer #electricyouth 🧿
Here’s a fun video I hope you’ll enjoy with a touch of “history”, if you will😜😘 A throwback to a wayback and right back to now🤪😜🎤 🧿 It all began with OR-N-MORE and almost all of the people from that time are still close friends as well as occasional collaborators ‼️‼️🎤 And the “right back to now” includes pics of my ride or die MD & band whom I absolutely love & adore and who make every gig more phenomenal than the last‼️‼️ It’s been an incredibly WILD, “grab the rails” ride that continues to keep me on my toes💥💥💥 Thanks for proving that loyalty (while rare indeed) still exists🥰 Hey, you give what you get & get what you give😜💯‼️‼️‼️ . . . @spotify @ronfairmusic @mikeenzo @fathermc4real & of course, that’s Father’s rap from the extended mix of EVERYOTHERDAY playing in the background 🎤 . . . @jeffreygardnernyc @justinhenrybeauty @stefanie.fair @georgeholzofficial @ruthlaferla @patriciafield @sundaytimesmagazine @toddoldham @fab208nyc @jeanpaulgaultier @deartyler @divarobbie @bwayrecords @itsmrjluv . . . @stevenjamail @getfitwithnik @timothyonline @jeremyyaddaw @rootsandgroovesmusic @dstylemakeupofficial @isabelmakeupnyc @ritahazan @jeromelordetsalon @cafecarlyle . . . #music #singer #ornmore #unsungmaybelosthitnever #loyalty #loyaltyiseverything #stillatit #andifyoudontknownowyouknow #ididalotofthingsfirst #bae
