Playbill has learned that the @whitehouse will host a special performance of American History Unbound’s The Eyes of the World: From D-Day to VE Day on December 6. @shereen_ahmed, daniel.j.yearwood, @katerockwellnyc, and @thenickrod will perform the work following earlier bows at Carnegie Hall and Boston Pops. President @joebiden will attend the performance and deliver remarks. To learn more, click the link in our bio.
My papa. My Disney dad. The Muny stage will never be the same without you. The biggest hug you’ve ever gotten from the most fabulous presence to walk on stage. The poise, the bravado, the tenderness, the ROAR of that voice. I will hear you laugh forever. My favorite story about Ken was when I learned just how IMPORTANT he really was. I didn’t know his legend when I first met him in 2014, and some part of me knew I shouldn’t look at his resume because I would immediately be intimidated. So I didn’t-until opening night, when I read his bio. And SHRIEKED out loud. And RAN to his dressing room, almost in tears, because I finally knew why his voice sent tremors through me. It wasn’t Old Deuteronomy, or Ain’t Misbehavin’, like a good Broadway fan….but Nightmare Before Christmas, which is (still) my favorite movie of all time. I absolutely lost my mind at him, I’m a terrible fan girl. He smiled that secret Ken smile, laughed a little at me, and on with the show we went. A week later, for closing night, I found my little Oogie on my dressing table, signed by Papa (scroll, it’s still on my fridge all these years later). He was a towering presence, literally and figuratively. He was gracious, kind, brilliant, joyful and always in on the joke. I cannot believe you’re gone, so fast, and I will miss you every time I hear your voice. Which will be a whole lot. ❤️
My papa. My Disney dad. The Muny stage will never be the same without you. The biggest hug you’ve ever gotten from the most fabulous presence to walk on stage. The poise, the bravado, the tenderness, the ROAR of that voice. I will hear you laugh forever. My favorite story about Ken was when I learned just how IMPORTANT he really was. I didn’t know his legend when I first met him in 2014, and some part of me knew I shouldn’t look at his resume because I would immediately be intimidated. So I didn’t-until opening night, when I read his bio. And SHRIEKED out loud. And RAN to his dressing room, almost in tears, because I finally knew why his voice sent tremors through me. It wasn’t Old Deuteronomy, or Ain’t Misbehavin’, like a good Broadway fan….but Nightmare Before Christmas, which is (still) my favorite movie of all time. I absolutely lost my mind at him, I’m a terrible fan girl. He smiled that secret Ken smile, laughed a little at me, and on with the show we went. A week later, for closing night, I found my little Oogie on my dressing table, signed by Papa (scroll, it’s still on my fridge all these years later). He was a towering presence, literally and figuratively. He was gracious, kind, brilliant, joyful and always in on the joke. I cannot believe you’re gone, so fast, and I will miss you every time I hear your voice. Which will be a whole lot. ❤️
Sent my daughter these photos to show her that Mama can look like a princess. She was more excited that I was on the stairs. 👸 💕 🛕
Sent my daughter these photos to show her that Mama can look like a princess. She was more excited that I was on the stairs. 👸 💕 🛕
Sent my daughter these photos to show her that Mama can look like a princess. She was more excited that I was on the stairs. 👸 💕 🛕
I voted for me, and I voted for her. She deserves the same rights I have, and she deserves more. She deserves the right to speak her mind, to make choices about her body, to earn the same money as anyone else. She deserves clean air and water, to love who she wants to love, and the safety to move around the country she lives in without fear. So do I. So do you. #vote #voteearly
A birthday poem: What I wanted for my birthday was a magnum of champagne. What I got for my birthday was a bad ankle sprain. So the lesson here is: when you’re wishing, be bold: Or you’ll REALLY feel your age when you turn 40 years old. *don’t worry, I still got my mag 😝🥂🍾🎉🎁🩼
Self Tape Sunday very talented, very demure 💋
Self Tape Sunday very talented, very demure 💋
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
Christmas at the White House 🌲 Singing for POTUS 🦅 Contemplating time 🕰️ Drinking champagne everywhere 🥂 I may never stop posting these photos 📸
At the end of 2020, I got the chance of a lifetime-to play opposite of my best friend on her mega-hit tv show, @bluebloods_cbs and do a very cool character arc with her in every scene. Now, as we all say goodbye to the show after 14 seasons, I want to shout out my @vrayskull . This show has seen you grow into the absolute best version of yourself. When I think of all the things you’ve come through in the time you’ve been playing Janko, I tear up. Now you have more than a decade of work, a marriage, a baby (aka my most perfect nephew), THREE homes, and several lifetimes to show. I’m so proud of you, my friend. I love you tons and CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU and the entire cast and crew of Blue bloods! 💙🩵🤍
My 🔥 faves from ☀️-belly 📸 ( @yellowbellyphoto ) 👩🦰 by @incraigible_hair 💄 by moi
Our beautiful @pbs special is now streaming, and honestly it couldn’t be more timely. @amhistunbound ‘s “The Eyes Of The World” reminds us that the USA has triumphed over fascism, hatred, and abuse of power before. It is who we ARE to protect the spirit of democracy and stand up for the bullied. “The Eyes of the World” is available on the PBS app and on local PBS stations. What a thrill to be a part of this, to stand on the stage at Boston Symphony Hall alongside @shereen_ahmed @daniel.j.yearwood @thenickrod and the @thebostonpops , and our fearless leader John Monsky. 🇺🇸 💙🤍❤️ Thank you to @ianstagramiam @pflydirects and all the @amhistunbound team for this beautiful opportunity.
The Top 10 of our Next on Stage will be revealed tonight! Tune in to see judges @jelainemarcos, @katerockwellnyc, and @queenlesli join host @bendoesbroadway at 7pm and 9pm. Watch at the link in our bio!