Former First Lady Michelle Obama shared photos on Monday of her recent trip to New York City for the opening night of the new musical “Hell’s Kitchen.” The former FLOTUS attended the Broadway event alongside a bevy of A-list stars on Saturday night.
For the occasion, Obama fashioned a belted Brandon Maxwell strapless top with a sheer long-sleeve shirt beneath. She also fashioned a pair of black cargo pants and completed the look with black, pointed toe heels. As for her accessories, Obama wore a pair of silver statement earrings, and styled her hair in a long, dramatic braid.
The first image featured a group photo with Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Alicia Keys, Keys’ mother Terria Joseph and Keys’ husband Swizz Beatz. “[Alicia Keys] you’ve done it again! I absolutely loved every second of [‘Hell’s Kitchen’] and found myself singing and dancing the entire night,” the caption to Obama’s post began.
Michelle Obama attends the “American Symphony” New Orleans Premiere on Dec. 7, 2023.
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“I know how hard you worked to bring this production to life, and I could feel your creativity and light shining all the way through. You and the cast should feel so proud.” Obama’s post also featured a candid snapshot of the former first lady chatting with the Grammy-winning singer. Keys wore an elevated denim look, fashioning a design by Paul Gaultier.
Suleika Jaouad, Jon Batiste and Michelle Obama attend the “American Symphony” New Orleans Premiere on Dec. 7, 2023.
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Obama’s post-White House style has certainly showcased a contemporary approach to fashion for the former first lady. The clothes she’s worn at past events feature a high-fashion, modern edge that is in direct contrast to the traditional ensembles she wore during her eight years in the White House. Obama demonstrated her proclivity for such modern style when she attended the New Orleans screening of “American Symphony,” for which she wore a Sergio Hudson leather look.
“Hell’s Kitchen” is a new jukebox musical with book by Kristoffer Diaz and music and lyrics by Alicia Keys. The show is a semi-autobiographical story of Keys’ life growing up in the titular New York City neighborhood.
