by Nine-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell made a grand entrance at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater for the Broadway opening of Almost Famous in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday night.
The elusive Canadian folk legend – who turns 79 next Monday – beamed as she was dressed in a navy flat cap over her signature braids as well as a black floral kimono and turquoise jewellery.
Music mogul Clive Davis, 90; could be seen leaning in for a kiss to greet Joni (née Roberta Joan) in time before the curtain went up.
Rare public appearance! Nine-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell made a grand entrance at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater for the Broadway opening of Almost Famous in Midtown Manhattan on Thursday night
Mitchell then took a seat in the VIP section between two mysterious fellow gentlemen.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer finished his theater night outfit with big sunglasses, a bright red pout and a matching manicure.
Joni – who suffered an aneurysm in 2015 – will headline her first concert in 23 years on June 10 at The Gorge Amphitheater in George, WA, alongside six-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile.
“I can’t believe this is happening, but it’s happening, and she’s gonna crush it,” the 41-year-old You and Me On the Rock singer confirmed to The Daily Show on Oct. 19.
79 next Monday! The elusive Canadian folk legend beamed wearing a navy flat cap over her signature braids as well as a black floral kimono and turquoise jewelry
Long time no see! Music mogul Clive Davis, 90; could be seen leaning in for a kiss to greet Joni (née Roberta Joan) in time before the curtain goes up
In good spirits: Mitchell then took a seat in the VIP section between two mysterious fellow gentlemen
Werrrk! The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer finished his evening theater outfit with big sunglasses, a bright red pout and a matching manicure
‘Echoes through the Canyon’: Joni – who suffered an aneurysm in 2015 – will headline her first concert in 23 years on June 10 at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, WA, alongside six-time winner Brandi Carlile of a Grammy.
The 41-year-old You and Me On the Rock (L) singer confirmed to The Daily Show on October 19: “I can’t believe it’s happening, but it’s happening, and she’s going to crush it “. No one has been able to buy a ticket to see Joni Mitchell play in 20 years. So it’s huge
“No one has been able to buy a ticket to see Joni Mitchell play in 20 years. So that’s huge.
But the man of the hour was Oscar-winning screenwriter Cameron Crowe, who adapted his own critically acclaimed 2000 autobiographical film for the Broadway musical and co-wrote the lyrics with Tom Kitt.
The 65-year-old filmmaker proudly posed with one of his 22-year-old twin sons – William – from his 22-year marriage to Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson, which ended in 2010.
The man of the hour! Oscar-winning screenwriter Cameron Crowe adapted his own critically acclaimed 2000 autobiographical film for the Broadway musical and co-wrote the lyrics with Tom Kitt
Family support: The 65-year-old filmmaker proudly posed with one of his 22-year-old twin sons – William (R) – from his 22-year marriage to Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson, which ended in 2010
Evergreen: Cameron also posed with Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd (L), who easily defied his 53-year-old in a striped suit with no tie
Oh oh ! The cast of Almost Famous may have received a standing ovation on opening night, but early reviews from The New York Times, Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly slammed the 1973 rock musical.
Cameron also posed with Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd, who easily defied his 53-year-old in a striped suit with no tie.
The cast of Almost Famous might have received a standing ovation on opening night, but early reviews from The New York Times, Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly slammed the 1973 rock musical.
11-time Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams was equally glamorous for the opening night, which showed off her lacy camisole under a gray patterned pantsuit and black peep-toe heels selected by stylist Vaanita Oakey.
Miss American 1983: 11-time Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams was also glamorous for opening night.
Upcoming gig: Comedian POTUS, 59, is scheduled to perform Dec. 13-18 at supper club 54 Below, located in the basement of Studio 54 in Midtown Manhattan.
Let’s go! Vanessa posted an Instastory of her manicured hand holding the Almost Famous poster as she sat
Muse: Retired groupie Pennie Trumbull – who inspired the almost famous character Penny Lane – wore a black halter dress with mesh sleeves and booties
The 59-year-old POTUS comedian is next scheduled to perform Dec. 13-18 at supper club 54 Below, located in the basement of Studio 54 in Midtown Manhattan.
Vanessa posted an Instastory of her manicured hand holding the Almost Famous poster as she sat.
Retired groupie Pennie Trumbull – who inspired the almost famous character Penny Lane – wore a black halter dress with mesh sleeves and booties.
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