“Donny and Georgie”: The Donald Trump and Boy George musical that could not be denied
Donald Trump and Boy George share the same birthday – June 14. When rumors started to fly the two were teaming up for a promotional tour, both downplayed it. But the public will not be denied. It wasn’t long before “Donny and Georgie: The Musical!” was announced for a summer run starting June 21st, 2023 at the Audience Pavilion at Shropshire Performing Arts Center in Hartford, CT. A “soft opening” earlier in May at Martha’s Vineyard allowed the show to work out the kinks.
The show features both Boy George and Trump singing songs like “Karma Chameleon” and “You’re Fired” in a humorous yet poignant exploration of their shared experiences and differences. The rehearsals were a chaotic and unpredictable mess, with Trump constantly interrupting with his own ideas and Boy George trying to maintain order.
But as the opening night in Martha’s Vineyard approached, both stars found themselves strangely drawn to each other. Trump was surprised to find himself enjoying Boy George’s company and even singing along to some of the Culture Club hits. Boy George, on the other hand, was fascinated by Trump’s raw charisma and larger-than-life personality.
On the night of the show, Trump came out in his standard suit and Boy George in his signature colorful and flamboyant attire. As a twist, Trump put on the trademark Boy George makeup and attire for one of the numbers, while Boy George donned a Trump-style wig and power suit for another. The audience roared with laughter and applause at the unexpected switcheroos.
As the show progressed, the two men found themselves bonding over their shared experiences of fame and scrutiny. They talked about their struggles with addiction, their personal lives, and the pressures of public image. By the end of the night, they had formed an unlikely friendship.
As they took their final bow, Boy George and Trump held hands and raised them high above their heads, smiling at each other and the audience. It was a moment of unexpected unity between two seemingly opposite figures, and the audience couldn’t help but feel moved.
After the show, Boy George and Trump retired to their respective dressing rooms to change out of their costumes. As Trump removed the makeup and wig, he caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror and chuckled.
“You know, I never thought I’d say this, but I had a really good time. This show is going to be the biggest smash Broadway has ever seen. The biggest ever!”
