‘RHOA’ Star Kandi Burruss Makes an Exciting Announcement – ‘I could not be more thrillled’ ngocc
Burruss made her impressive Broadway debut back in 2018 in the hit show “Chicago” as the character Matron “Mama” Morton. She then transitioned to producing a range of successful plays and musicals, such as “Thoughts of a Colored Man,” “The Piano Lesson,” “The Wiz,” and recent sensation “Othello,” starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker, along with the rest of their production team, scored their biggest achievement yet with “Othello.” The play broke the record for highest weekly gross for a Broadway play, according to The
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“I could not be more thrilled to return to the Broadway stage in this incredible musical,” Burruss told Variety in an exclusive interview. “As a songwriter myself, I am such a fan of Max Martin’s genius mind, and to get to come back to Broadway in this joyful musical that celebrates his catalog is a dream come true.”
What is Burruss’ Role in “& Juliet?”
“& Juliet” opened on Broadway on November 17, 2022 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. The jukebox musical, directed by Luke Sheppard, flips the script on one of the greatest love stories ever told. It features iconic music from the Swedish producer and songwriter Max Martin, who recently produced Taylor Swift‘s newest album, “The Life Of A Showgirl.”
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On the show’s official site, the description reads:
“What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.”
Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems as iconic as her name, including ‘Since U Been Gone‚’ ‘Roar,’ ‘Baby One More Time,’ ‘Larger Than Life‚’ ‘That’s The Way It Is,’ and ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’—all from the genius songwriter/producer behind more #1 hits than any other artist this century. Break free of the balcony scene and get into this romantic comedy that proves there’s life after Romeo. The only thing tragic would be missing it.”
Burruss will join the cast as the character Angélique, who is Juliet’s nurse and confidant. Though her character is a supportive maternal figure to Juliet, she gets her own story arc as a love interest to Lance.
The “RHOA” alum announced her return to acting on her Instagram on October 9, where she relayed just how excited she was about the role in the caption of her post:
“I’ve been wanting to go back to the Broadway stage for a while now & Im so excited to join the cast of @andjulietbway! This is gonna be so fun. Yall gotta come see me in NYC!
& the 2nd swipe was a message from my friend @brandin.jay! It made me smile today. Looking forward to yall seeing the show! ❤️”
Thousands rushed in to show their support for Burruss. Fellow “RHOA” star Cynthia Bailey commented, “👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.”
Similarly, “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Candiace Dillard Bassett joined in by writing, “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
“Basketball Wives” star Tami Roman Youngblood also commented, “💛💛💛 you gon make me get on this plane!”
Kate Ferdinand admits 'hardest day' as she opens up about isolated life in Dubai ngocc
Kate Ferdinand has opened up about her struggle to adjust to life in Dubai, admitting that it's been emotionally challenging to be so far away from her loved ones back home.
The former TOWIE star, 34, took to Instagram to reflect on how much she misses her family in the UK, and shared that Sundays have been particularly difficult since her family's big move.
She shared a sweet snap of her sitting on a leafy green patio with her friend Lucy Trott, writing: “Sundays have been the hardest day of the week for me since moving to Dubai, I'm used to having a full house and I just miss the family so much. Today was extra special spending it with you!”
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Lucy, who appears to split her time between Dubai and Essex according to her Instagram bio, is a mum-of-two to her children Blue and Bali.
Kate and her husband, former England footballer Rio Ferdinand, 46, relocated their blended family to Dubai earlier this year. The couple share two children — Cree, four, and Shae, two.
Rio’s older kids, Lorenz, 19, Tate, 17, and Tia, 13, from his marriage to the late Rebecca Ellison, also made the move. Although the Ferdinands are living in luxury in the exclusive Al Barari community, Kate has been honest about the emotional challenges of starting over abroad.
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She recently admitted that their new life is “chaotic”, before admitting that it can be exciting at times. Kate shared: “It's so loud I can’t even tell you, you can't even hear yourself think.
“There's a lot of over-stimulation. But also, it's so special and crazy and loving and loud and everything that you could wish it to be. The bond between the kids is amazing.”
The reality TV star also revealed that her family has tried to maintain a sense of normalcy by sticking to shared mealtimes, even if they can get messy.
While speaking to the Independent, she joked: “It's mental, there's food getting thrown about everywhere, drinks are being spilled. But it's the one time we’re all together, normally.”
Kate regularly shares glimpses of her family life in the UAE with followers, which involves sun-soaked beach days but also intense workouts at her new gym.
She described the move as a “fresh start” for their family in a heartfelt Instagram post when they first arrived. Kate wrote: “A new chapter, a fresh start — because if we don't try, we'll never know.
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“Missing some of our specials already & a bit scared, excited & nervous — but more than anything, ready for fresh starts and new beginnings.”
Dubai holds a special significance for Kate and Rio, as it's where they first met almost a decade ago. Two years later, Rio proposed in the nearby Abu Dhabi.
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