In a heartwarming and exciting segment on Wednesday's episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, host Kelly Ripa proudly unveiled a significant career move for her husband and co-host, Mark Consuelos. The 55-year-old television personality announced that Consuelos, 54, is set to make his highly anticipated Broadway debut.
A Family Affair on the Great White Way
Ripa shared the news with palpable enthusiasm during the broadcast, directly addressing the studio audience. "You see this man right here? Mark Consuelos? Co-host of this here talk show? He's going to Broadway! That's right!" she proclaimed. The announcement was met with immediate applause and cheers from the live audience, marking a celebratory moment for the couple.
Consuelos will join the previously announced stars Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara in the Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming revival of Noël Coward's classic comedy, Fallen Angels. The play, which first premiered in 1925, is scheduled to begin preview performances at New York City's Todd Haimes Theatre on March 27, with an official opening night set for April 19.
Nerves and Excitement Backstage
Following the reveal, Consuelos admitted to feeling a wave of anxiety backstage just before the announcement. "I started sweating," he confessed. Ripa, showing her supportive nature, questioned whether the anxiety was kicking in, noting that her own nerves had begun months ago when he first agreed to the role.
Consuelos expressed his genuine excitement about returning to the stage, a passion he has had to set aside due to other commitments. "I've been wanting to do this. I love getting on stage. It's been years since I've had a chance to do it because of travel, and living here in New York City, I'm pretty much anchored here now. I'm trapped! So, I thought it would be a good idea!" he enthused, highlighting how his current lifestyle in New York makes this theatrical venture perfectly timed.
Synopsis of the Theatrical Romp
The revival promises to deliver classic Coward wit. The official synopsis describes Fallen Angels as an intoxicating romp where "two upper-class wives, their husbands away for the day, share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances – with the same man, who just may be en route from France to visit." The comedy masterfully allows old rivalries and past scandals to bubble humorously to the surface.
A Broadway Double for the Ripa-Consuelos Family
In a remarkable twist, Ripa also revealed that their theatrical family is expanding on Broadway. Their youngest son, Joaquin Consuelos, a recent graduate of the University of Michigan School of Drama, has been cast in a separate Broadway production of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. His debut will coincide roughly with his father's, creating a delightful dilemma for Kelly Ripa.
"So, every night, I'm going to have this choice, like, who do I see tonight? Do I go see my husband, or do I go see my beloved son?" Ripa mused, showcasing the family's dual success on the stage. The couple, who married in 1996, are also parents to daughter Lola, 24, and son Michael, 28.
Mark Consuelos' Established Career
While this marks his Broadway debut, Mark Consuelos is no stranger to performing. His career spans numerous television and film credits. He first gained recognition for his role on the soap opera All My Children, which he starred in from 1995 to 2002, with a brief return in 2010.
His television appearances are diverse, including roles in Friends, Ugly Betty, Law & Order, American Horror Story: Asylum, and Only Murders in the Building. On the big screen, he has appeared in films such as My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006), Husband for Hire (2008), and All We Had (2016). Fans can also look forward to seeing him in the upcoming Scream 7, scheduled for release later this year.
This new chapter on Broadway represents a significant and exciting pivot for Consuelos, blending his established screen presence with a return to his theatrical roots, all while his family celebrates a parallel achievement in the world of stage performance.
