Michelle Obama Sees Broadway Memphis Today
BROADWAY MAGAZINE- While President Barack Obama stayed in Washington for the historic vote on Healthcare reform, First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha, and Milia went to Broadway to see the hit musical Memphis.
According to multiple reports from the event, there was no official announcement that the first family were in the audience. However, once they were spotted by audience members, people began to take pictures and an enthusiastic round of applause broke out.
According to reports, the applause lasted so long that the show began a bit later than normal.
Memphis is a new musical that tells the story of an inter-racial romance set in the 1950s. With an original score by David Bryan of the band Bon Jovi, critics have praised the show’s music and ability to successfully deal with complex topics in a Broadway musical.
After the show, the first family left the theatre smiling and waving. For more see this story from the Daily News.
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