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Joni Mitchell poses for the Broadway opening of Almost Famous in NYC ahead of her 79th birthday

Rare public appearance!  Nine-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell made a dramatic appearance Thursday night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater for the Broadway opening of Almost Famous in midtown Manhattan
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Nine-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell made a dramatic appearance Thursday night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater for the Broadway opening of Almost Famous in midtown Manhattan.

The elusive Canadian folk legend, who turns 79 next Monday, beamed while sporting a navy flat cap over her signature pigtails, alongside a black floral-patterned kimono and turquoise jewellery.

music mogul Clive Davis, 90; was seen leaning in for a kiss to greet Joni (born Roberta Joan) in time before the curtain rose.

Rare public appearance! Nine-time Grammy winner Joni Mitchell made a dramatic appearance Thursday night at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater for the Broadway opening of Almost Famous in midtown Manhattan

Mitchell then took a seat in the VIP area between two mysterious gentlemen’s attendants.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer completed her evening wear with a pair of large sunglasses, a bright red pout and a matching manicure.

Joni, who suffered from an aneurysm in 2015, will headline her first concert in 23 years alongside six-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile on June 10 at The Gorge Amphitheater in George, WA.

“I can’t believe it’s happening, but it’s happening and she’s going to crush it,” the 41-year-old You and Me On the Rock singer confirmed on The Daily Show on Oct. 19.

I'll be 79 next Monday!  The elusive Canadian folk legend beamed while sporting a navy flat cap over her signature pigtails, alongside a black floral-patterned kimono and turquoise jewellery

I’ll be 79 next Monday! The elusive Canadian folk legend beamed while sporting a navy flat cap over her signature pigtails, alongside a black floral-patterned kimono and turquoise jewellery

Long time no see!  music mogul Clive Davis, 90;  was seen leaning in for a kiss to greet Joni (born Roberta Joan) in time before the curtain rose

Long time no see! music mogul Clive Davis, 90; was seen leaning in for a kiss to greet Joni (born Roberta Joan) in time before the curtain rose

In the best mood: Mitchell then took a seat in the VIP area between two mysterious gentlemen's companions

In the best mood: Mitchell then took a seat in the VIP area between two mysterious gentlemen’s companions

Werrrk!  The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer completed her evening wear with a pair of large sunglasses, a bright red pout and a matching manicure

Werrrk! The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer completed her evening wear with a pair of large sunglasses, a bright red pout and a matching manicure

“Echoes through the Canyon”: Joni – who suffered from an aneurysm in 2015 – will headline her first concert in 23 years at The Gorge Amphitheater in George, WA on June 10th alongside six-time Grammy winner Brandi Carlile

The You and Me On the Rock singer (L), 41, confirmed on the Daily Show on October 19:

The You and Me On the Rock singer (L), 41, confirmed on the Daily Show on October 19: “I can’t believe it’s happening but it’s happening and she’s going to crush it. For 20 years it has not been possible for anyone to buy a ticket to see Joni Mitchell play. So that’s huge.

“For 20 years no one has been able to buy a ticket to see Joni Mitchell play. So that’s huge.’

But the man of the hour was Oscar-winning screenwriter Cameron Crowe, who adapted his own critically acclaimed autobiographical 2000 film for the Broadway musical and co-wrote the lyrics with Tom Kitt.

The 65-year-old filmmaker proudly posed with one of his two 22-year-old twin sons – William – from his 22-year marriage to Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson, which ended in 2010.

man of the hour!  Academy Award-winning screenwriter Cameron Crowe adapted his own critically acclaimed autobiographical 2000 film for the Broadway musical and co-wrote the lyrics with Tom Kitt

man of the hour! Academy Award-winning screenwriter Cameron Crowe adapted his own critically acclaimed autobiographical 2000 film for the Broadway musical and co-wrote the lyrics with Tom Kitt

Family support: The 65-year-old filmmaker proudly posed with one of his two 22-year-old twin sons - William (R) - from his 22-year marriage to Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson, which ended in 2010

Family support: The 65-year-old filmmaker proudly posed with one of his two 22-year-old twin sons – William (R) – from his 22-year marriage to Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson, which ended in 2010

Evergreen: Cameron also posed with Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd (L), who effortlessly defied his 53 years in a tie-less pinstriped suit

Evergreen: Cameron also posed with Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd (L), who effortlessly defied his 53 years in a tie-less pinstriped suit

Oh oh!  The cast of Almost Famous might have received a standing ovation on opening night, but early reviews from the New York Times, Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly panned the 1973 rock musical

Oh oh! The cast of Almost Famous might have received a standing ovation on opening night, but early reviews from the New York Times, Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly panned the 1973 rock musical

Cameron also posed with Golden Globe nominee Paul Rudd, who effortlessly defied his 53 years in a tie-less pinstriped suit.

The cast of Almost Famous might have received a standing ovation on opening night, but early reviews from the New York Times, Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly panned the 1973 rock musical.

Also glamorous for opening night was 11-time Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams, who flashed her lace camisole under a gray patterned pant suit and black peep-toe heels chosen by stylist Vaanita Oakey.

Miss American 1983: Also glamorous for opening night was 11-time Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams, who flashed her lace camisole under a gray patterned pant suit and black peep-toe heels chosen by stylist Vaanita Oakey

Miss American 1983: Also glamorous for opening night was 11-time Grammy nominee Vanessa Williams, who flashed her lace camisole under a gray patterned pant suit and black peep-toe heels chosen by stylist Vaanita Oakey

Upcoming gig: The 59-year-old POTUS thespian is next scheduled to perform December 13-18 at Supper Club 54 Below, located in the basement of Studio 54 in Midtown Manhattan

Upcoming gig: The 59-year-old POTUS thespian is next scheduled to perform December 13-18 at Supper Club 54 Below, located in the basement of Studio 54 in Midtown Manhattan

Let's go!  Vanessa posted an Instastory of her manicured hand holding the almost-famous program flyer while sitting in her seat

Let’s go! Vanessa posted an Instastory of her manicured hand holding the almost-famous program flyer while sitting in her seat

Muse: Retired groupie Pennie Trumbull - who inspired near-famous character Penny Lane - wore a black halterneck dress with mesh sleeves and booties

Muse: Retired groupie Pennie Trumbull – who inspired near-famous character Penny Lane – wore a black halterneck dress with mesh sleeves and booties

The 59-year-old POTUS thespian will next perform December 13-18 at Supper Club 54 Below, located in the basement of Studio 54 in Midtown Manhattan.

Vanessa posted an Instastory of her manicured hand holding the almost-famous program flyer while sitting in her seat.

Retired groupie Pennie Trumbull – who inspired near-famous character Penny Lane – wore a black halterneck dress with mesh sleeves and booties.


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