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OHMYGOD HEY!
After years of being a theatre obsessive, last month I finally took my first ever trip to New York City and Broadway with my stagey boyfriend Aeron James.
Part 1 of the vlog series follows our flight to New York, travel into Manhattan and our first ever Broadway show - CHICAGO at the Ambassador Theatre starring Jinkx Monsoon.
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[@LionWriter1012]

As a New Yorker who almost takes Broadway for granted, I’m genuinely happy to see what a special experience you had on your very first night. Kristen Chenoweth only drops in in like 5 or ten random performances a week!😂

[@thevanillaflourette]

“Look at that platform! I’m gonna show you the subway platform.” MickeyJo, you are an international treasure. I’m loving every second of you two experiencing NYC.

[@joeevans5770]

It’s the Broadway blog get hype everyone

[@jparadisetheatre]

As a NYer of 18 years... as a NY Stage Manager... this video warmed my heart and made me cry. Your joy, your excitement, and your love for seeing your first Broadway show... this is why I love what I am so lucky to do. Thank you!

[@AeronJames]

Hope you all enjoy the vlogs! ❤️

[@bigjedimullet]

Aeron! Do you guys have something like a PO Box? I work at a gluten-free bakery and we make dry cake mix, brownie mix, and flour blend, but we’re not based in NYC so I couldn’t invite you to stop by and try some!

[@antonellamR2D2]

You two are a delight!

[@queendevious3236]

I love you guys so much these Vlogs made me so so happy

[@bebepediatrician]

“A SCHOOL BUS” was my personal favorite part, it’s fun to see people excited about things in the US cause there’s so much to roast us about 😂

[@halfassfashion]

Wow, how cool to see Jinx and Chenowith on your first night in nyc! My inner theater-nerd-child is so happy for you

[@drama_doctor]

Do we know what the context of the interview was? Do they do something at Chicago each night? X

[@callalily3994]

@@drama_doctor I think it was a special thing that night -- I haven't seen anything saying specifically why, but I'm guessing that, with all the anti-drag and anti-LGBT laws being passed in the country, they wanted to make a statement by having a well-known Christian woman like Kristin Chenoweth there.

[@drama_doctor]

@@callalily3994 thank you so much for taking the time! ☺️😍 This makes a lot of sense🧡

[@callalily3994]

@@drama_doctor Lots of shows will sometimes have talk-backs after the show (like maybe once every few months or so), where cast members or the writers will do a Q&A with the audience, but it's more rare for someone who's not in the show to be involved.

[@agarvin1687]

OMG Kristin Chenoweth! It's wild b/c back when I was little, I was lucky enough to see her in her Tony-winning role as Sally in YAGMCB which coincidentally played at the Ambassador Theatre (it was also my first ever stage door experience)... super happy that you got to see her at her old stomping grounds! 😍

[@cedgson91]

Kristin Chenoweth is such an amazing human Love her ❤❤❤

[@stephanieo6911]

Jinx making me tear up. What an awesome 1st show- so happy for you and Aeron!

[@courdeleon]

This was well worth the wait! I nearly cried when you were experiencing your first Broadway show! I was grinning ear to ear! What a plus to have an appearance of Kristin!! I still have my drink cup from Come From Away! Speaking of CFA, I got a little sad seeing Life Of Pi where CFA was. But I also really want to see that show. I love the story and want to see Richard Parker in person!😸I can hardly wait to see Part 2!🤩

[@chuckoneill2023]

As for St. Patrick's Day -- the big event is the annual parade, which was over by the time you got to Manhattan. Thanks for sharing your trip with us. You were lucky to see Jinkx, she was only there for a short run. I saw Kristen way back when in "Charlie Brown", for which she got a Tony. Hoping to see "Back to the Future" this year (featuring the other Tony winner from that "Charlie Brown" production). It's adorable that you compare queuing for Mickey Mouse to queuing for Customs.

[@carlbaldasso]

You met the company manager of CHICAGO? That's my dear friend and upstairs neighbor Bill Schaeffer! He IS "lovely " inside and out. Glad you liked the show. It's quite wonderful. And then a Q&A with Jinx & Kristen (with Kathy N in the audience)... a REAL Broadway experience! I hope the trip was fab.

[@ccharles33]

Absolutely giddy to watch you guys experience NYC 🍎 and Broadway for the first time. Can’t wait to see the rest of the Vlogs. Love your content!🎭

[@wehojm7320]

What an incredible start to your trip. And, you got to see Kristen Chenowith. You guys are real troopers

[@DJGNYC]

I moved to NYC 20+ years ago (mostly for the culture) & I remember feeling all the feels you experienced on your first trip here. This was a wonderful vlog & I sincerely hope NYC gives you everything you want & more. It’s still a pretty magical place all these years later.

[@bardboy18]

You two are so cute together, and your excitement is infectious and also reminiscent! My first trip to NY (when I was in college, or as you say, at university), our small group of friends flew from LA, not quite as far as from London and thankfully no customs. Just as you are doing, we spent the week seeing Broadway shows; your enthusiasm reminds me of mine way back in 1975, when I saw my first Broadway show. It was (wait for it): Chicago. Yep, the original with Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, and Jerry Orbach. The next night we saw A Chorus Line, the original cast which had just moved uptown to The Shubert Theatre for what would be a 15 year run. That trip we also saw the first preview of Pacific Overtures (on New Year's Day, 1976!), and a British sex farce called Habeus Corpus, written by a nobody named Alan Bennett and starring famous Brits of the day Jean Marsh, Donald Sinden, and Rachel Roberts, and an American unknown named Richard Gere. Who knows what future superstar you might be seeing during your own Broadway tour? Thanks for reminding me of those first times on Broadway; you'll never forget them.

[@grodriguez7225]

Mickey Jo in sparkle jacket‼ Me: 🎵best believe I’m still bejeweled, when I walk in the room I can still make the whole place shimmer🎵

[@filipedosanjos6839]

Oh my God, hey!! I'm from Brazil and I'm a big theatre fan. I was in London in 2016 and 2017, and I can still remember the joy and excitement of going to see my first show on the West End. My dream is to go to Broadway someday, but until that day comes, I am watching your broadway vlogs with a smile on my face and a glass of wine in hand. Cheers! 🍷

[@graceofasloth]

Your genuine enthusiasm for everything is infectious. I know when you're from a place you have a tendency to take things for granted so it's a joy to see it through your eyes.

[@morgan418]

I love that your first broadway experience was this amazing

[@jspihlman]

*Goes to America* "Oh it's all very American!"

[@AmyGreen1982]

I'm crying watching this. I literally felt everything you felt the first time I went to NYC. The City captures your heart and soul doesn't it!

[@TheBearstitch]

Wow! What a wonderful whirlwind! I've been enjoying your reviews for a while now but I have to say this vlog was delightful for me. It was wonderful watching things unfold! You caught me off-guard with your skin care comment, causing me to laugh ridiculously out loud. Excited for Part 2!

[@christophercobb249]

As someone who lives only a train ride away from NYC and goes there all the time, it's so heartwarming to see and hear your enthusiasm! I've been to NYC and Broadway so many times now that I don't have that same excitement anymore.

[@kirtgraves1106]

I had my eyes peeled for you during my whole trip because I saw you were in NYC at the same time. YOU WERE IN THE HOTEL NEXT TO MINE! Hope you enjoyed your trip! Loving hearing your thoughts on shows I got to see as well.

[@RachelReiss]

As a native New Yorker, let me assure you that if you want to sing/dance on the subway, feel free-the only thing New Yorkers will think is that you’ll be wanting to collect money after, so they may refuse to make eye contact. (Tourists, I can’t speak for!) Continue to enjoy your stay!

[@megwestfox2481]

I am so incredibly happy for you! I love watching your joy and experiencing all the references you have only experienced vicariously!!! I’m excited to see the rest.

[@haleyes98]

This made me so freakin happy to watch as someone who grew up on the outskirts of Manhattan/always in NYC and is a massive theatre fan! I’ve been going to Broadway (and off-bway) my entire life and it hasn’t ever lost its magic :) love seeing others experiencing the same, especially from abroad!! I will say this about you saying you’d get stared at for performing Santa Fe on the train: you absolutely would not…..people would either avert their eyes, record you, or join in-that type of complete madness is par for the course at least every couple of rides you take 😂

[@itsreelydalin]

As a NYer, its adorable to hear your commentary about the things I see everyday lol

[@johntucker845]

I’m a New Yorker, too, loving your vibe, making me appreciate what I take for granted (or complain about). Glad you enjoyed the visit, sorry about JFK, it is horrible the way we treat visitors here in the U.S. Thanks for sharing!

[@adammocaby2636]

I love how excited you guys were. Too sweet. So happy for you.

[@joshuaklein8465]

Literally liked it before hitting play

[@ecclefech]

Like this it’s good to see you presenting as well where you’ve not edited so much a natural flow lol

[@markbeck8384]

So excited that you are sharing your first trip to Broadway with us. I hope it is all you hoped it would be. I remember how giddy I was when I went the first time. I felt the same way the first time I went to London and saw shows in the West End. It's nice that you did Chicago as a first show: familiar, but not a show that's going to be a disappointment. Have fun!!

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

It's been forever since I saw a show on Broadway (rent) . I loved the wonder on your faces. New York moves so fast and I love it and I take 2 days to feel Normal when I get home.

[@chantolove]

Kristen is so tiny even in those big heels I love her

[@MimsieSky]

Holy shit! Kristin Chenoweth and Kathy Najimy just show up at your first Broadway show?! Unreal.

[@kimber11buddha]

I’m loving this!!! Getting to see you and Aeron experience Broadway just makes me so happy for you. Looking forward to all the videos we’re going to get to see!

[@lillithhickling7657]

Your excitement for this is so infectious, this video just brightened my whole day! Can’t wait to see the rest of the New York vlogs, and I’m just so glad you both had such an amazing trip ❤

[@lindaodd5667]

I am so happy to see you so happy and smiling. Couldn't stop the smile on my own face the whole time 😊 I am already excited for all the other Oh My God Broadway vlogs

[@markpeters2901]

so delightful to see y'all so giddy about NYC and Broadway!

[@annpaq8342]

Wow, thanks for sharing you guys! I saw CHICAGO in spring of 2018 with my daughter for her 16th birthday. It was amazing!!! I’m glad you chose this show for your first Broadway experience and you got the chance to see the wonderful Kristen Chenowith! For that I’m so envious! I’m from Québec and wish to go back in NYC soon. Enjoy your North American holiday!

[@troygraham2292]

Sooo excited for part 2. This was adorable to watch you guys! Your excitement was thrilling.

[@ntotman1244]

You two are so adorable and joyful. This makes my heart so happy❤

[@madelyn.mckean]

this made me so happy!!! I love seeing y'all so excited and happy just to see the city and experience nyc!

[@flavionussbaum9653]

You guys are sweet. thanks for this video bc it reminded me of my first experience in Ny❤, my fav city ever. And excactly the SMILE you guys had over your faces after Chicago is the right thing to have, THIS is why a broadway show is an experience right? Something to remember for ever in our hearts❤ My first 2 shows were Lion King and Wicked like 10 years ago. Have fun in New York and LIVE IT🎉

[@katherinescott4450]

so excited for you!!!!! your joy is infectious 🥰

[@Spikeswift]

What a first day for you both, absolutely wonderful to see you on Broadway for the first time. You are living your dreams, thank you for bringing us along for the ride.

[@Lucillelf]

I was so excited to see you so excited!!

[@MUEagle2002]

Welcome to New York and the United States! I hope this will be the first of many trips. I appreciate and watch your reviews and videos. Hope you enjoy your time here.

[@jonathanhaye2953]

I came to NYC for the first time in 1978, then moved here in 1998, and am about to return to the UK after 25 years this side of the Atlantic. Seeing your delight at experiencing New York for the first time, not to mention walking in midtown and seeing a Broadway show took me right back as if it were yesterday! You were both delightful. My first show was A Chorus Line - every bit as iconic as Chicago. I’m sure you’ve had a fantastic time. I will miss the NYC buzz when I’m back in England.

[@edramirez1240]

I applaud you both in catching the subway from Jamaica, Queens into Midtown, Manhattan. 0:07

[@kateleorameyer]

Love the wonder and joy! ❤

[@christopherbutler1980]

Been waiting for this!

[@callalily3994]

So happy seeing you enjoy all of this!

[@HaussOfSharon]

You never forget your first time to New York, nor your first Broadway show. Mine was Anastacia in June '18. Been back two times since, and I have lost count of the number of shows I have seen... New York is always the answer!

[@thomasbaia7293]

Mine was marry popens decade ago, I have been there 5 times and I am going for my six time next weekend

[@HaussOfSharon]

@@thomasbaia7293 Enjoy, Thomas! I was there late January of this year, sad that a lot of shows had closed just prior to my arrival but had a wonderful week nonetheless. Be safe, and good travels!

[@thomasbaia7293]

@@HaussOfSharon will do thanks

[@classic.caitlin]

Loved this vlog, thanks for sharing with us!!

[@elisasegal8153]

You guys are the absolute cutest❤❤❤

[@SavannahHoskins]

I love this for you ❤❤❤ Your joy is contagious

[@xonvaldez]

So great!! Love how everything was do “American” 😂. I’m sure I would be saying the same when I finally get to visit London. So happy you finally make it stateside. “Chicago” with Jinxx, wow!! Can’t wait to see the rest of your NYC KZbin post.

[@maxfischer5962]

Such fun to feel your fun!

[@kevinkiniry3941]

wow! you know how to do it! I love seeing the city through your eyes

[@Alice-nt4qr]

SO EXCITED FOR THIS

[@coronacitas1964]

Thank you so much for taking us with you on your big New York trip! You two are so cute and so adorable. Seeing Aeron with stubbies, and your morning freshness!

[@abc89over64]

So much joy! Love your channel!❤️

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

Thank you so much!

[@travisgrant5608]

The excitement of "BROADWAY" in the most exciting, noisy, exasperating and fabulous city in the world "NEW YORK!" Welcome to the United States of America! 👏🤗✌❤👍

[@thatschmim]

Seeing your vlog has got me so excited for my first trip to NYC in October. I've already got my first show booked (Merrily We Roll Along) - I was only going to go to one, maybe two, but my shortlist growing ever longer and getting increasingly difficult to whittle down!

[@blotcho84]

So glad you got to visit NYC! Loving the vlogs! I haven't been able to travel in a few years, so seeing the details of your plane trip made me happy!

[@LukeArthur]

Can't wait for part 2!

[@paulstrunk662]

Loved this!

[@allisonbergh4429]

OMG you two are just so adorable 🥰

[@thomasaloisi7538]

you two are so damn adorable. Watching your first day in NYC is such fun!

[@thomasaloisi7538]

Kristen Chenowith at your first Broadway show?!? OMG!!!

[@stevepotfora7461]

I remember when I was you and saw my first Broadway show. I never left.... That was 40 years ago. Thanks for the smiles

[@littlelizzyann]

You ended on a cliffhanger! Love all of this. "I didn't know New York had a Jamaica." Awww.

[@taylorleighrobinson9561]

Hope you enjoy NYC! Thanks for your reviews

[@ConnorN22]

The reason why you didn’t see much st patricks day is because they hold a parade down 5th avenue (i think) but i think you were not nearby or still at the airport at the time. I got to march in it with my school band and it was so much fun!

[@amandabenson1793]

This was incredible and well worth the wait! Though I must say- as wonderful as it was to see you experience your first Broadway theater and show- my favorite part was your reactions to the green street signs and traffic lights 😂❤😂❤ Definitely something I have also marveled at when I’ve traveled and it was neat to see someone do that with things I’ve seen daily my whole life. ❤❤❤❤

[@victoriamaisey2179]

Oh this was so welcome coming on my day off and unable to get itvx to play the Olivier awards for me! Can't believe I got all teary at you both seeing Chicago. Can't wait for the next installment 😊😊

[@BrownsBacker]

I had such a rush living vicariously through you two in New York!!! I know how thrilled you were and I could feel it! Bravo! (The thorn was the loud engine noise on the plane...couldn't hear what you were saying half the time. I'm old and making out voices through noise is difficult for me.) Love you both!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@brianeduardo1234]

Can never get enough of Aeron! Be happy

[@chrissiegaming4173]

I was there for the first time last June and seeing the same places I walked by/around and all the sounds just takes me right back!

[@repboy1]

Loved this vlog, i remember my first visit from uk to New York going wow a schools bus, a taxi ,steam coming out the floor . I moved to America and now I get excited about uk phone boxes

[@scoooter]

Omg. I’m loving this first blog in New York for you Your excitement of being in New York so reminds me of my first time in London a few years ago I was screaming the same things you were except mine was about being in London for the first time. I live in Orlando Florida by the way. Then I went back to London last year and it was even more exciting. I got to see Cabaret and it was life changing. Lol Oh and my friend Rob is the conductor of the orchestra for CHICAGO. Can’t wait to see your next videos ❤

[@IloveHeartlandX]

Ah so cool, we saw the same first Broadway show (though I've only seen the one, hopefully more in the future!), mine was also Chicago when I went with my family back in 2012!

[@brysonmorlan6789]

Aww! You arrived the day I left New York! Would have loved to meet you but I met Lin Manuel Miranda at the Drama Book Shop so I won’t complain…

[@Texaslawhorn]

Nice encounter!

[@IshScout]

Every time I see footage of NYC I start singing "More" from Ghost & really just seeing you walking the streets brough me back to my visit. You know you're the ultimate Disney fanboys when you compare the wait at customs to a queue for a Disney character M&G (Come to a holiday party & that few hr wait for the special ones is dead on) The best part of this though was simply seeing the pure joy as you went inside to see Chicago very much the definition of "magical".

[@jeniboyns]

Love seeing your joy at all the first experiences! Also, did you realise that when you were waiting to cross the street and looking at Six, the word Biltmore was emblazoned on the wall behind you - a la the Biltmore Garage from Guys and Dolls!

[@SM-BSW]

My home town! I hope you enjoyed your trip!

[@aptadpamu]

Excited to see your coming vlogs. Congrats on exceeding your goal of $10k for Broadway Cares 5k run.

[@theatreislife]

The perfect first Broadway experience!! Also love that this ended like 5min before I met you both so I feel all caught up now 😂

[@AeronJames]

hehe, miss you!!

[@teach4him841]

I am so excited for both of you! I am from CA and did a 6 day show marathon with my son who is a traveler nurse…..Seeing your vlog brought back all the excitement! Like a couple of teenagers, we stage doored all the shows we attended…..soooooo fun! The food in NY is amazing. We stayed in Hells Kitchen which is 2 blocks from where you were…..I haven’t seem everything from. your trip but I do hope you got to see Sweeney…..That show and Parade were the best in my humble opinion. So glad you also saw Kristin…..We have an Arts Center where I am from and I saw her a couple of months ago….she is so delightful and a great entertainer……anxiously awaiting the rest of your trip videos…Would love to visit the UK someday and experience shows there❤

[@MrMakeDo]

You guys are adorable

[@raymonddigiacomo3072]

First day in NY & you met Jinkx Monsoon!! (Not to mention the surprise post-show Q&A w. Kristin Chenoweth!) I'll bet your theater & Drag Race fan friends were jealous lol

[@alextirrellRI]

Oh man. You were there for THAT performance!

[@charlotte-jq8wu]

Three hours is about average for JFK if you are not an American citizen. I remember waiting for three hours before covid. I find flying into Newark a lot faster as the wait time is usually only 15 minutes.

[@joeyp67]

As someone who grew uo in NY Watching you go Fan Girl over everything in NYC was so Cute I love it 😎😎

[@SM-BSW]

Same here! Hello fellow new Yorker!

[@PS-DLMA]

I love that Mormon was your first...like "HELLO"

[@niclesnyc]

welcome to NYC!!!

[@nighttimenailsasmr1328]

I cried I was so jealous haha 😂