Joni Mitchell glams up for Broadway opening of Almost Famous in NYC… ahead of her 79th birthday
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Nine-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell made a dramatic entrance Thursday night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater for the Broadway opening of Almost Famous in Midtown Manhattan.
The elusive Canadian folk legend – who turns 79 Monday – beamed as she was dressed in a navy blue flat cap over her signature braids, a black floral kimono and turquoise jewelry.
Music mogul Clive Davis, 90; could be seen leaning forward for a kiss to greet Joni (née Roberta Joan) in time for the curtain to rise.
Rare public appearance! Nine-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell made a dramatic entrance Thursday night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater for the Broadway opening of Almost Famous in Midtown Manhattan.
Mitchell then took a seat in the VIP section between two mysterious gentlemen’s companions.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer topped off her night out with oversized 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 it’s happening, but it’s happening, and she’s going to crush it,” the 41-year-old You and Me On the Rock singer confirmed on The daily show on October 19.
79 years next Monday! The elusive Canadian folk legend shone as she wore a navy blue 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; leaning for a kiss to greet Joni (née Roberta Joan) in time for the curtain to rise
Excited: Mitchell then took a seat in the VIP area between two mysterious gentlemen’s companions
Werrrr! The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer completed her night out with oversized 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, along with six-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile
The 41-year-old You and Me On the Rock singer (L) 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 this is huge’
“In twenty years no one has been able to buy a ticket to see Joni Mitchell play. So this is huge.’
But the man of the hour was Oscar-winning screenwriter Cameron Crowe, who edited his own film acclaimed2000 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 two 22-year-old twin sons – William – from his 22-year marriage to Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson, which ended in 2010.
Man of the Hour! Oscar-winning screenwriter Cameron Crowe adapted his own 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 two 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 braved his 53 years in a pinstripe suit with no tie
Ooh! The Nearly Famous cast may have received a standing ovation on opening night, but early reviews from The New York Times, The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly panned out the 1973-set rock musical
Cameron also posed with Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd, who easily braved his 53 years in a pinstripe suit with no tie.
The cast of Almost Famous may have gotten a standing ovation on opening night, but early reviews of The New York Times, The Washington Postand Weekly entertainment pans the 1973 set rock musical.
Also glam for opening night was 11-time Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams, who flashed her lace camisole under a patterned gray trouser suit and black peeptoe heels selected by stylist Vaanita Oakey.
Miss American 1983: Also glamorous for opening night was 11-time Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams, who flashed her lace camisole under a patterned gray trouser suit and black peeptoe heels selected by stylist Vaanita Oakey
Upcoming Performance: The 59-year-old POTUS thespian is scheduled for December 13-18 at supper club 54 Below, which is 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 in her chair
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 thespian is scheduled to perform December 13-18 at supper club 54 Below, which is located in the basement of Studio 54 in Midtown Manhattan.
Vanessa posted a message instagram story of her manicured hand holding the Almost Famous poster as she sat in her chair.
Retired groupie Pennie Trumbull – who inspired the Almost Famous character Penny Lane – wore a black halter dress with mesh sleeves and booties.