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✨💜More photos from my magical last day at Disneyland 2023!
There’s nothing I love more than to dress up and have fun and this day was no exception! Thank you to for capturing these moments for me!
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I love the holiday time at Disneyland and I’m so glad I experienced it this year! ✨🎄
Sitting in the school pickup line, dreaming about my last trip to Disneyland for 2023. 🏰✨🥹
I didn’t renew my Magic Key and I don’t think it’s hit me quite yet. 2024 seems to be jam packed full of shows and makeup for me so I am taking a short break from the parks. I’m not stressing though because they have the SoCal passes that are a great deal for our family in the spring.
I commemorated my last trip by dressing up in my vintage velvet purple dress that matches perfectly with the Disney 100 decor! I’m felt like a princess the whole day!
Thanks for the 📸 and for being there 💜✨
👏🏼Inherit The Wind is an absolute MUST SEE!! 👏🏼
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What an incredibly important piece of theatre that is currently gracing the stage at the historic
“Inherit The Wind is the story of two of the nation’s leading lawyers go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of wit, wisdom, and will in this powerful drama. In a fresh production boldly reimagined for today, will this small-town courtroom bring us together or tear the nation apart?” - Pasadena Playhouse Website
was absolute perfection as Henry Drummond, as soon as he came on stage his presence was captivating.
was incredibly moving as Matthew Harrison Brady. His energy for this role was charming and by the end we were feeling all the feels for him.
One thing I really loved about this play is the attention to detail on the costumes! There was a mix of contemporary pieces mixed with 1920 inspired garments as well. A great way to show the audience that this story is timeless and still occurring today.
was a delight as the snarky journalist E.K. Hornbeck. He really made me invested in this character.
was absolutely amazing as Rachel Brown. Her tears brought me to tears and I’m just enthralled by her performance.
shined so bright as the accused teacher, Bertram Cates. His tears brought tears to my eyes and I loved his thought provoking performance.
it was a pleasure seeing you on stage in this role! Absolutely loved it and I’m thrilled I got to meet you after! I should have grabbed a pic!
📍Pasadena Playhouse
39 S El Molino Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
🅿️ Across street from the Theatre, only $5! There is street parking available as well!
Inherit The Wind is currently performing through December 3rd! Don’t miss out on this beautiful and important show!
“Trust my instincts, close my eyes and leap” 🎶💚
Hi, I’m Melissa or as I’m called here MagicWithMelissa - Makeup Artist, Mom, Wife, Theatre enthusiast, Disney lover and sometimes singer 🎶
On this I wanted to share more photos of my day backstage at the - what a magical day that was.
Part of being a season ticket holder is this Open House day that I attended, it was not an exclusive influencer event which I think is fantastic! As a season ticket member, attending this event creates a great sense of community which just goes to show how much the wants you to feel like you are the magic of the theatre! Without your support and love for theatre, the Pantages wouldn’t be what it is. My favorite part of this event is learning about all of the fascinating history that has taken place since it’s opening in 1930.
1. Me on the Pantages stage living my best life in my favorite shade of green 💚🫶🏼🖤
2. View from the mezzanine 🥹
3. Next to the Wicked poster! I’m soooo happy it’s flying back to the Pantages next year!! 💚
4. Backstage in one of the many dressing rooms backstage. Maybe one day I’ll be helping with wigs or makeup back here! 💄
5. The “Elphie Beam” which is signed by almost all of the Elphaba’s to grace the Pantages Stage. 💚
6. Sharing this experience with my Mom who was my introduction to theatre. She and my dad took me to my first show which was Phantom of the Opera. I was 4! 🌹
7. Couldn’t pass up grabbing a picture with Weird Barbie! 🩷
Follow along next week as I head back to the for 🩵
💚who else loves ABBA’s music??? 💚
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Halloween is cool 🎃👻
My favorite month has come to a close. I hope everyone had a great spooky season! 👻🫶🏼🖤
✨🩵🫶🏼It’s Taylor’s world and we’re just living in it!!! We are a house of Swifties over here and I’m so happy to be jamming out to 1989 Taylor’s Version!!!! 🎶🫶🏼
1989 has always been one of my very favorite albums and these new vault songs have me hooked too!!! My girls absolutely love Wildest Dreams and know all the words! ✨🩵
Where are my New Romantics at and how are you celebrating today?! 🫶🏼
“Dorothy did not feel nearly so bad as you might think a little girl who had been so suddenly whisked away from her own country and set down in the middle of a strange land” L. Frank Baum, The Wizard of Oz
Thank you for the most twirly Dorothy dress that ever existed! Adelyn absolutely loves it! 🌈✨
Still time to grab last minute costume ideas!! Are you ready for Halloween? I finally decorated on Saturday! 🎃
Happy 10 years to the love of my life, ✨💜
Thank you for loving me everyday for the past 10 years and for everyday ahead. My twin flame, the ying to my yang - I’m so grateful for the life we’ve built together and our two beautiful girls that keep us on our toes everyday. 🫶🏼
To many many more ❤️
I know, I know - it’s early but this is such a cute sweater that I had to share it with y my guys now!! 🎄°o°
Thank you for getting me into the holiday spirit so early this year!
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“I put a spell on you”. ✨
Thanks for this super cute sweater!
Pretty sure I haven’t said this yet… Happy October Witches! 💚✨🖤
celebrates 20 years of Defying Gravity this month! 💚🫶🏼 This Broadway show forever holds a special place in my heart and it always brings me such joy when friends share with me that they saw it! 💚🎶
What’s your favorite Oz memory? 🌈
💚green makeup
my forever Elphaba 💚🫶🏼
Thanks for this perfect shirt to wear on my excursion to Hawaii in a few weeks to visit Have you been? I’ve heard so many amazing things and I’m very excited to check it out myself! 🦖🦕
We booked our trip so long ago but now the countdown is on! 13 days until we are in Hawaii! 🌺
🚨TAKEOVER HAPPENING TODAY!!!
I am taking over !!! Head over to see all of the amazing footage from our adventures at the Eastwood Recording Studios on the Warner Bros Lot!
Follow for all things Little Women 📖🎶
I’m beyond thrilled to announce that TOMORROW I will be taking over the IG account and bringing you along on an incredible adventure to the Warner Bros Backlot for an exclusive look inside the Eastwood Recording Studio where Jo - The Little Women Musical will be creating their own magic! 🎶
Follow and stay tuned!
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🌈 ✨gotta love an impromptu bathroom photoshoot 🌈✨
and I walked into this bathroom and we immediately had the same thought! I sat down right away and Keshia started snapping away! 📸
Hope you all are having a fabulous week! Tell me something you are grateful for! I’ll go first: I am grateful for the theatre community and the power we have when we come together. 🫶🏼✨🌈
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🌟✨ Don't miss out on the magical mayhem that's been lighting up the Ahmanson Theatre✨🎭 Peter Pan Goes Wrong closes THIS weekend!
I had the best time seeing this show again but this time with my whole family. Not everyone is pictured because life happened and I didn’t grab a full family shot 😫
So many amazing friends in the audience and we all agreed that this show is absolutely fantastic! Thanks for coming out and supporting live theatre
Y’all know that I love this talented and dedicated cast, and at the helm of this zany ship, the incredible Neil Patrick Harris as Narrator! 🎩📖 His charm and wit have added an extra layer of magic to this already spellbinding production. 🪄🧚♂️
Adelyn loved meeting and we are wishing you all safe travels back home after Sunday! ✈️
So, if you haven't joined in on this uproarious adventure yet, now's the perfect time! Fly to Neverland one last time with us before the curtain falls.
Let's make this Closing Weekend one for the books! Share your favorite moments, tag your theater buddies, and let's celebrate the incredible run of "Peter Pan Goes Wrong" together! 🎟️🌠
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Being brave doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. Being brave means you are scared, really scared, badly scared, and you do the right thing anyway. “ Coraline
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Thank you for keeping me spooky this season!
Find this sweater and more at Boxlunch!
Press shots from last weeks premiere 💚
I pinch myself every time I get to go to an event so thank you for following along on my adventures! I continue to feel so grateful for these moments!!
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Thank you for hosting!
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continues its run at the beautiful Ahmanson Theatre in LA through September 17th! This show is a delight and I am so looking forward to sharing the laughter with my entire family next week! There are still plenty of tickets available if you are looking to go!!
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She’s a spooky girl 👻🖤
Polka dot shirt (bought 2 years ago)
Black Dress (bought at least 2 years ago)
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Camera Bag - most of the items are older but I guess that’s what happens when you have too many items and now you can just piece things together.
If you are in the mood for a haunting adventure of teenage angst and essence then Our Dear Dead Drug Lord is for you!
📍 Kirk Douglas Theatre
9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
🅿️ 3 hours FREE at Culver City Hall with validation or if you forget like me, it was only $7.
Our Dear Dead Drug Lord is running through September 17th! 🕯️👻🖤
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“I don’t dress for women, I don’t dress for men, lately I’ve been dressing for revenge.” 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🖤
Since dropped the news of the Eras Tour movie coming out on October 13!!!! I started looking back on my pictures and realized I never shared the close ups of my makeup!
My look was a mix of Reputation and Lover - two of my favorite albums. I asked Jeff to take pictures of me with the trees in the background because I also love Evermore and Folklore 😂 I had my thumb nails painted baby blue for 1989 and of course her classic Red lip 💋. Do you think my cat eye is sharp enough to kill a man? 🐈⬛😆😳
I had soooo much fun with this outfit. I started randomly buying things over the months and this is what it turned out like.
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Who is going to see the Eras Tour Movie in theaters?! I’m sooooo thrilled to take the girls!!!
Did you hear the news?! Peter Pan Goes Wrong has been extended!!! On top of that, not only is joining the cast of but is return to role starting September 12th!!! Tickets are on sale now!
Peter Pan Goes Wrong is seriously hysterical! From start to finish you will be wondering how on earth you waited so long to feel the joy that these actors make you feel watching this show! I’m already figuring out how my entire family can go 😂 Peter Pan Goes Wrong is great for any age, but it does have mature jokes so parental guidance is suggested 😏
Head over to now to check it all out!
Did you hear the news?! Peter Pan Goes Wrong has been extended!!! On top of that, not only is joining the cast of but is return to role starting September 12th!!! Tickets are on sale now!
Peter Pan Goes Wrong is seriously hysterical! From start to finish you will be wondering how on earth you waited so long to feel the joy that these actors make you feel watching this show! I’m already figuring out how my entire family can go 😂 Peter Pan Goes Wrong is great for any age, but it does have mature jokes so parental guidance is suggested 😏
Head over to now to check it all out!
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Happy Weekend! I’m still not over this shoot I did with 💕
I haven’t been in front of the camera in this capacity in a long time and it made me realize how much I love it. I love being silly, I love making crazy faces, I love letting my weird out. This photoshoot was such a literal dream come true because not only did I get to work it, I got to participate too. All this to say that I’m really grateful that my friend sent me Chele’s Facebook posting looking for a makeup artist. It really was divine timing for us. 💖✨💕
This Barbie is wonderfully weird 💖
Who is excited for the Doll movie?! I am really excited to take everly to see it this weekend!!!
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I had the opportunity to participate in a Barbie photoshoot with the incredible and we had absolutely the BEST time! Thank you for inspiring all of us and letting Splits Barbie hang out for the day!
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Still glowing over this princess inspired look I did for the opening night!
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My favorite thing to do (besides singing) is create. I wanted to do my own version of Cinderella and when I saw this dress; I knew it would be perfect!!
You still have plenty of time to grab tickets for Into The Woods at the Ahmanson in LA!
I myself will be going again with Addie because it will be at least 10 years for another revival to come around.
GO TO THE WOOD!!!!
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California Science Center
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Photo Dump!
We had the best time last week at the exploring! They have a really neat Maya exhibit that is only there for a limited time! I also LOVED exploring the rose gardens at Exposition Park! 🌹
🎟️Admission is FREE or a donation! Just pay for parking. The Maya Experience is a separate ticket event.
📍 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Open 10am-5pm
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** did you guys notice me standing on my tippy toes in the first pic? 🤣
Last week of Pride Month! 🏳️🌈✨
I can’t believe how quickly the month went by! I had so much fun celebrating. Try as some might, you can’t hide q***r joy. 🌈
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🎥 Reel coming soon!!
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When I say RUN I mean it! It’s your last chance to catch A Transparent Musical at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles!
A Transparent Musical delights with a story about a family on a journey of discovery and acceptance. A show that shares q***r joy and what love and compassion can look like! This incredibly moving, lovable, laugh out loud funny show is playing its final weekend but tickets are still available! You have 5 chances left to see it and I would be at everyone if I could! Use code ATMFAM to save!
This musical has brilliant songs by the talented with the book by and
I feel like your new number one fan but I’m so in love with the energy you bring to Shelley. You are so important to the show and I love every scene you are in!
These characters and their conflicts are so real and relatable, you can’t help but feel all the feels!
brings out the best!
This ensemble really brings their all to every scene and song. I am captivated by the costume changes and sharp choreography that keeps your eyes wanting more. Congratulations to everyone working
on this show and the techs behind the scenes that bring it to life every night. your dancing is so wonderful and I love watching your characters! you are stunning and I love watching you! you are delightful and your dancing is 🔥 you make me laugh on and off stage! I’m so happy to have met you and I cannot wait to see what you do next! your voice is amazing and I love your dancing and all of your characters!
I’m so grateful I was able to see this with my forever chosen family
Happy 101st Birthday to Judy Garland! 👠✨
I still pinch myself at the opportunity I had last year to attend Judy Garland’s 100th Birthday party to celebrate the launch of the which is still available. Little Melissa grew up pretending to be Dorothy every chance she could and I simply love everything about who Judy was and what she did for all of us. To meet her family and even to have meet my girls and mom was truly just a dream come true.
The Wizard of Oz and Judy will forever be so special to me. ❤️
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Happy Pride Month!!!! 🏳️🌈💗💜💙
Pride Month isn’t just about celebrating who we are, it’s about acknowledging how far we’ve come and how much more work needs to be done! Unfortunately in our current times, members of the LGBTQ+ community constantly face backlash and hate but with resources and community brought forth by the Los Angeles LGBTQ center, we find a safe space to create and come together.
This pride month I wanted to raise funds for the Los Angeles LGTBQ Center to help those locally in need. My goal is $200 and it would make my heart soar if we reached it!!! Supporting local groups like this is so important for our community.
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I never thought I would get the chance to sing solo at Disneyland but Villains Nite let me live out my dream! 🎶🎤💜🖤 The #disneylandafterdark event featured a karaoke stage and when I found that out I was so excited to try my luck to participate! I put my name in fairly early in the night and only waited about 30 mins to sing. I could have chosen almost any song, though singing anything from The Little Mermaid was strictly forbidden because it was Ursula’s stage. I chose Since You’ve Been Gone because it’s one of my favorites to belt out. Forgive any mistakes because I haven’t sang this in a while and I kinda just pulled it together for the night! 😆 This was so fun and even better, throughout the night people who saw me sing kept coming up and saying hi! Must have been the brows 😂 Do you like to sing karaoke? Would you sing at Disneyland if you had the chance?? 🎶 🎤 #disneyland #disneylandcalifornia #disneyvillains #villainsnite #disneylandresort #disneylandanaheim #singer #ursulabound #ursuladisneybound #disneyfun #disneyinsta #disneylandmagickey @disneyland @disneylandmagickey #abc7eyewitness
Let’s meet the family Madrigal! ✨🕯🌸💪🏼🦻🏽🐀 Over at Disney’s California Adventure you can meet the brightest star from the Madrigal family, Mirabel! She was so bubbly and fun to meet! As you wait in line you can see many of the family’s doors lit up as if they are using their powers! Mirabel even pointed out that she brought along the candle, which is burning bright, to show us that Casita is doing well! Just don’t mention you know who! If you or your littles love @encantomovie as much as we do, be sure to make your way over to meet her! 🕯 ✨ 🌸 💪🏼 🦻🏽 🐀 #disneyreels #disneylandcalifornia #mirabel #mirabelmadrigal #encantomovie #encantoreels #disneylandmagickey #disneylandreels #disneylandtips #dca #disneyscaliforniaadventure #disneyparks #disneycharacters #abc7community @abc7community @disneyparks Music purchased on iTunes and edited by me.
Happy Wookie Wednesday! #starwars #chewbacca #batuu #galaxysedgedisneyland #galaxysedge #wookie #wookiewednesday #magickeyholder @disneyland @disneylandmagickey #abc7community
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