Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively took their love of musicals to the stage to celebrate Reynolds' 48th birthday, with a matinee performance of the Tony-nominated musical 'and Juliet.'
- Oct 25, 2024
AceShowbiz - kyan Reynolds] and Blake Lively, along with their three daughters, James, Inez and Betty, attended a performance of "& Juliet" at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City. The show reimagines the classic "Romeo and Juliet" story, giving Juliet a second chance.
Lively shared with the cast that she chose the show because it combined their mutual love of musicals. She also praised the show's writing, saying she was "blown away" by how well-written it was. The daughters were also reportedly thrilled with the performance, expressing a desire to return every day.
After the show, Reynolds and Lively visited the cast backstage, where they shared their appreciation and took photos. Reynolds, known for his humor, joked with the cast about his supposed lack of talent compared to their impressive performances. A source described Reynolds and Lively as "very, very sweet and generous with their time," making sure every actor felt valued.
The cast returned their gratitude by teaching the Reynolds daughters some of the show's choreography. They also gathered to sing "Happy Birthday" to Reynolds, which Lively captured on her phone.
The show's cast, many of whom were making their Broadway debut, were thrilled by the praise from Reynolds and Lively. The second source described it as a "great afternoon" for the cast, who would always cherish the acknowledgment from two of Hollywood's biggest stars.
The outing marked a special celebration for the couple, who recently celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary. Reynolds and Lively, who both had successful summers with their respective box-office hits "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "It Ends with Us". continue to be a strong team in both their personal and professional lives.