Saturday, January 13, 2024

Why We’re Excited For Ariana Madix’s Broadway Debut In Chicago

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Ariana Madix is still riding the waves of fame after the hot mess that was Vanderpump Rules Season 10. Who knew that heartbreak could be so profitable? After receiving tons of endorsement deals, multiple film and TV spots, and even making it to the finale on Dancing with the Stars, it’s now been revealed that Ariana has gained yet another opportunity to shine post Scandoval. Soon, Ariana will make her debut on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago.

Starting on January 29, Ariana will take the stage for a limited eight-week run. We couldn’t be happier for her. Now, hear us out, because we’ve also read all of the backlash that Ariana’s rise to the top has brought. This includes what Lala Kent said in the Season 11 trailer, regarding Ariana’s ability to achieve a God-like status following heartbreak.

But Lala was right, as Ariana definitely appears untouchable right now. On this though, we are choosing happiness for our favorite bartender on Bravo, who has been incredibly open about her mental health over the years. Genuinely, everyone deserves a period of peace in the sunlight following a storm, including Ariana, no matter how long her time to shine might last. For this reason, and others that we will now give, we’re excited for Ariana Madix’s Broadway debut in Chicago.

Broadway Was Always Ariana’s Dream

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Ariana announced her Broadway debut on LIVE with Kelly and Mark last month. Before revealing her latest gig, Mark Consuelos set Ariana up with the perfect lay-up. Here, Mark noted that after college, Ariana had moved to NYC to pursue a Broadway career. “Yeah, that was my big dream as a kid,” Ariana responded.

This caused Kelly Ripa to ask, “You have a degree in theater…do you think that dream will come true one day?” Cue Ariana’s announcement, followed by her thrilled statement of “It is just the biggest dream come true. I cannot believe that this is real life.”

Ariana’s joy then turned emotional. She covered her face briefly before expressing, “I’m going to cry.” We could cry happy tears as well, because a lifelong dream realized is no small feat. This is just one of the reasons why we are excited for Ariana’s Broadway debut in Chicago.

Ariana Actually Has the Chops for Broadway

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Even though Ariana didn’t win on DWTS, she still placed in the top three during the Season 32 finale, which is impressive. As for her future role, the part of Roxie is typically stunt cast, as this character portrays an aspiring star whose talent isn’t necessarily polished. Due to this, this role has been led by many stars, including Bravo’s own Erika Jayne and Lisa Rinna. With roles like this, where the character doesn’t necessarily have to have talents worthy of a Broadway-leveled stage, it’s easy to get away with casting someone who might not have the best technical skills.

That said, Ariana’s talented. She can carry a tune, she can certainly dance, and when it comes to memorizing lines, her latest bit parts have shown that she can do this as well, with ease. Now, we get to watch all of these talents combine in Ariana’s latest gig. Truly, we are excited to watch Ariana’s stage chops present, and possibly even grow, during her Broadway debut.

Ariana Is Already Selling Out the Theater

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Over on Reddit, a thread with the title of “If you want to see Ariana on Broadway in Chicago – get your tickets ASAP!” is quickly growing, as the OP wrote, “As soon as I heard Ariana was going to be in Chicago, I jumped online to get tickets. When I did, there were tons of seats available. I went back on today and I can’t believe how many tickets have been sold in the last 24 hours! 75% of the seats are gone compared to yesterday evening!!”

Ariana’s tickets are moving fast. We are thrilled over this extra nod of validation that she has to be feeling. Clearly, we are not the only ones excited for Ariana’s debut as Roxie on Broadway.

Ariana Will Be in the Same City as Daniel

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Goodbye, Tom Sandoval, hello Daniel Wai. During Ariana’s DWTS journey, Daniel posted appreciation and praise for his beloved leading lady. Luckily for them, Daniel’s primary residence is in NYC. For eight weeks, these two will finally be able to call the same city home.

For these two months, Ariana can leave the stresses of VPR behind. Granted, she’ll have new stressors, as Broadway is no joke. However, when the curtains close on each of her performances, she’ll have Daniel, waiting in the wings. This is just another reason why we are excited for Ariana’s stint on Broadway, as it will give the pair time to bond, without the threat of Ariana having to jet back to CA.

This Realized Dream Shows Ariana’s Future Is Bright

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While Ariana is away in NYC, hopefully, her sandwich shop with Katie Maloney can progress. Sure, the delays are understandable, as permits and inspections are the worst. However, the girls have been working hard for a long time to see their shared dream realized, so they deserve a win in the form of an opening day.

As for now, Ariana will soon be leaving LA, where she finished filming for Vanderpump Rules Season 11 and DTWS, while also basking in the success of her latest book, ‘Single AF Cocktails.’ She’s giving thriving. Even if the viewers turn on her during Season 11, for whatever reason, Ariana has proven that she can succeed anywhere, on any stage, bookshelf, or film set.

We are excited to see what doors, or even future memoirs, arrive for Ariana next, after she proves herself, once again, in her Broadway Debut in Chicago.

TELL US – ARE YOU EXCITED FOR ARIANA MADIX’S BROADWAY DEBUT IN CHICAGO?

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Monica’s Reality Von Tease Scandal Is Way Better Than Scandoval

Monica Garcia RHOSLC Season 4 reunion
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If you are anything like me, I am still trying to grapple with the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 4 finale. Heather Gay should receive an Emmy, Daytime Emmy, Oscar, MTV Music Award, and Nobel Peace Prize for her work in unraveling and delivering such a magnificent last episode. The primary focus of the finale was untangling all of Monica Garcia‘s lies when it came to the fan account, Reality Von Tease. The entire cast was left shaking on the Bermuda beach as if a tsunami had just hit them. 

What Was the Reality Von Tease Scandal?

Monica Garcia/Instagram

According to Heather, the Instagram account, Reality Von Tease, has tormented the Salt Lake City OGs for years. While the account was mainly aimed at throwing Jen Shah under the bus, the other women ended up being collateral damage. In her confessional, Heather divulged that the account was “created over three years ago with a mission to destroy the cast. It was dedicated to annihilating and exposing Jen Shah, but it quickly expanded to troll all of us: me, Whitney, Meredith, Lisa. These were character assassinations. We never knew who it was.”

Enter Monica—a rookie with nothing to lose and everything to gain. She was a recent divorcée after having an affair with her brother-in-law and had an unhinged relationship with her mother. It all came to a head after the RHOSLC Season 4 finale when Monica revealed she was one of the creators behind the account, but she claimed she only posted about Jen. 

Who Is Reality Von Tease?

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The account’s bio (peppered with emojis) reads, “Your local RHOSLC hot tea hoe. For entertainment purposes ONLY. ? ? ? Black Lives Matter. #RHOSLC.” The site, with help from Monica, very much felt like a digital burn book meant to do no good. During the season finale, Bravo shared clips of posts, including one that read, “Actually, #WhitneyRose is a swinger! She uses the bathroom as an opportunity to recruit. #rhoslc.” 

Being a double agent, Monica threw the rest of the women who had tried championing her from the beginning. The mother of four claimed she had never been in Meredith Marks‘ store, never celebrated an adult birthday, or had any family support. The tangled web Monica weaved came so easily undone after her friend and Heather’s hairstylist, Tenesha Luckett, cracked under the pressure. 

Scandoval; Hot or Not?

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Honestly, Scandoval has been smelling like seven-day-old fish for a while now and totally clogged up the Bravo airways. In March 2023, news broke that Tom Sandoval had been having a months-long affair with Rachel Leviss. At the time, the gossip was hot as Rachel was fresh off her broken engagement to James Kennedy, an event Tom had helped pay for and plan. Sadly, if anyone paid attention to who Tom actually was, they would have seen this behavior coming from a mile away. 

During Vanderpump Rules Season 1, Tom was fully committed to Kristen Doute. However, along the way, he started cheating on her and eventually admitted he made out with Ariana Madix once while in Las Vegas. This would become a pattern for Tom, who also had a Miami Girl. Now Rachel seemed along for the ride and probably thought she would marry the 40-year-old. But alas, this was less a Romeo and Juliet type affair and more an affair of convenience to stroke Tom’s ego. At the end of the day, he cheated—it wasn’t like he catfished anyone with a fake account.  

Reality Von Tease Is Juicier Than Scandoval

Monica Garcia/Instagram

The math just adds up; Reality Von Tease is hot, and Scandoval is not. The two don’t even compare. Monica’s lies blow Sandy right out of the water. To be honest, I am more annoyed with Tom for taking photos with a caged tiger than I am about him cheating on Ariana. Monica rocked the Bravosphere, giving followers one of the network’s best moments in cinematic history. 

Tom immediately went into repair mode as he tried everything to salvage his career, including going on multiple TV shows and still touring with his band. Monica, however, has embraced the villain inside and has, in fact, doubled down on her bad behavior. She is posting snarky Gossip Girl-themed photos and not taking anyone’s guff. I almost appreciate her grace under pressure, even if it is in a Boston bad girl type of way. Sadly, Sandy had none of that and instead chose to weep at the feet of Lisa Vanderpump, giving us all the ick. 

TELL US – WHICH SCANDAL DO YOU FEEL IS MORE INTERESTING?

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