Hollywood power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds know how to celebrate a birthday in style. The famous actors marked Reynolds’ 48th birthday this week with a special family trip to see the Tony-nominated Broadway musical “& Juliet.”
Lively, 37, took Reynolds and their three young daughters—9-year-old James, 8-year-old Inez, and 5-year-old Betty—to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre in New York City for a matinee performance on Wednesday.
“I don’t know what to get him for his birthday.” What do you get him for his birthday? I know he loves musicals, I love musicals, and the kids love musicals, so it felt like the right choice.” Therefore, it seemed like the right decision. When the famous family went backstage after the show, Lively shared this with the cast.
A Sweet Surprise For The Birthday Boy
It appears that Lively’s birthday gift idea for her husband of 12 years was truly impactful. According to an eyewitness, Reynolds “immediately started joking with the cast” when they went backstage, telling them, “‘This is the best thing I’ve ever seen in my life. You all possess such incredible talent; it’s truly astounding. You guys are the real deal in showbiz; I feel so inauthentic! I could never do what you all did.'”
The source added that Reynolds was “very, very sweet and generous with his time,” and Lively “couldn’t have been kinder” as well. The couple made sure to spend quality time with each of the cast members, making them “feel seen and appreciated.”
A Family Affair
While their youngest child, 1-year-old son Olin, didn’t join in on the fun, the Deadpool star’s three daughters seemed to thoroughly enjoy the Broadway outing. “She teased them, ‘The kids want to come tomorrow. They mistakenly believe they will be returning daily.
According to reports, Lively hinted to the cast that the girls were avid fans of the show. The “Gossip Girl” alum also shared that the family had not initially planned to go backstage, but the performance was “so amazing they needed to come say hello” to the cast.
High Praise For The Production
Lively was apparently impressed by more than just the family-friendly entertainment value of “& Juliet.” The source revealed that the actress was “blown away” by “how really well-written it is.”
The musical, which features a book by Emmy-winning Schitt’s Creek writer David West Read, reimagines what would happen if Juliet from Romeo and Juliet survived and got a second chance at love. The show’s soundtrack is filled with chart-topping pop songs from acclaimed songwriter Max Martin.
A Lovely Birthday Celebration
By all accounts, Reynolds seemed to have a wonderful birthday celebration with his loved ones. The cast of “& Juliet” even gathered to sing “Happy Birthday” to the actor after his impromptu visit backstage. Lively also made sure to capture the special moment, filming the cast’s birthday serenade on her phone.
The birthday outing comes just over a month after Reynolds and Lively celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary. A source previously told an informer that the two Hollywood stars “have a great marriage and love to celebrate everything they create together.”
It’s clear this power couple knows how to balance their busy careers with quality family time. And for Reynolds’ 48th birthday, Lively planned the perfect low-key yet memorable celebration—a Broadway musical the whole family could enjoy.
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