JoJo (Singer)

JoJo Will Make Her Broadway Debut With A Lead Role In ‘Moulin Rouge’

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JoJo is ready to take her talents to the Broadway stage. The singer is expected to debut as Moulin Rogue‘s Satine this spring. The “American Mood” singer shared the announcement on Instagram. “I can’t believe I’m finally able to say this… I’m making my Broadway debut in MOULIN ROUGE!!!” she wrote on Thursday (February 23).

She continued, “When I first saw this musical, I fell instantly head over heels in love. I watched from the edge of my seat, hanging onto every word of every song. This show is a full-on feast for the senses, and the opportunity to play Satine feels like the culmination of so many dreams. I cannot believe I get to join this phenomenal cast and company!!!! You guys blow me away!!!”

The singer also gave a shout-out to Ashley Loren, the production’s current Satine, and the producers and directorial staff.

“Special love & respect to @ashleyloren who currently SLAYS as Satine: theee most incredible badass singer-actress artist I’m lucky to call [a] friend and experience her sisterhood and generosity of spirit,” she wrote. “Thank you to the amazing producers and directorial staff for believing in me like you do. Performing on Broadway and living in NYC?! This is all a dream come true. I know this show means so much to so many, and I promise to put all I have into every single night as Satine.”

Billboard reports JoJo the limited engagement will last 14 weeks at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre from Tuesday, April 11, through mid-July.

JoJo is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Lizzo Is Ecstatic After Jojo And Jojo Siwa Made ‘2 Be Loved’ TikTok Videos

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Lizzo is extremely talented and successful, yet as humble as they come. Her performances carry such confidence and vigor that it would make sense if no one ever tried to replicate them. However, Jojo and Jojo Siwa made the bold attempt by performing their own renditions of “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” on TikTok. Evidently, they nailed it as Lizzo responded with enthusiasm.

In a TikTok video shared on Twitter on Saturday (September 10), Siwa can be seen dancing energetically in a driveway loaded with fancy cars to Lizzo’s upbeat record. The video then transitions to Jojo singing a rousing cover backed by accompanying singers before Lizzo comes on the screen.

“Not both Jojo’s doing ‘2 Be Loved’ in the same damn day,” the Special artist said. The moment led her to try and turn the performances into a challenge of sorts. “Jojo Siwa! Jojo Jojo! Now I need all the Jojo’s to do ‘2 Be Loved.’ Joe Jonas, K-Ci & Jojo, Jojo The Dolphin, Mojo Jojo, b*tch!”

Time will tell if another Jojo steps up, but her enthusiasm makes the moment the icing on the cake of what has been a successful year for Lizzo. She released Special back in July to major fanfare, led by the singles “Grrrls” and “About Damn Time.”

Check out the TikTok videos and Lizzo’s reaction above.

Lizzo is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.