{"id":2476998,"date":"2026-06-26T15:42:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2476998"},"modified":"2026-06-26T15:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T15:42:56","slug":"tlc-stage-musical-crazysexycool-reveals-exclusive-first-look-images-of-t-boz-left-eye-and-chilli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/tlc-stage-musical-crazysexycool-reveals-exclusive-first-look-images-of-t-boz-left-eye-and-chilli\/","title":{"rendered":"TLC stage musical \u201cCrazySexyCool\u201d reveals exclusive first look images of T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">No scrubs detected here, as <em>Entertainment Weekly<\/em> has the exclusive first look images of <em>CrazySexyCool \u2013\u00a0The TLC Musical<\/em>, which has its worldwide opening tonight at Arena Stage&#8217;s Kreeger Theater in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The show follows the meteoric rise of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/entity\/tlc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:TLC;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;TLC&quot;}\" class=\"link \">TLC<\/a>, the 1990s girl group out of Atlanta who sold over 60 million albums and scored four number one singles with &#8220;Creep,&#8221; &#8220;Waterfalls,&#8221; &#8220;No Scrubs,&#8221; and &#8220;Unpretty.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The official description of the musical notes that: &#8220;For more than 30 years, TLC has pushed artistic boundaries and inspired millions with music that remains as urgent and relevant today as ever. Now, their extraordinary legacy explodes onto the stage in\u00a0<em>CrazySexyCool \u2013 The TLC Musical<\/em>. Go beyond the headlines, the fiery scandals, explosive creative clashes, and heartbreaking tragedies to experience the powerful story of unbreakable sisterhood, defiance, triumph, and enduring love.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>The stars of &#8216;CrazySexyCool \u2014 The TLC Musical&#8217;<br \/>Credit: Julieta Cervantes<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The images show the three actresses playing the singers. Holli&#8217; Gabrielle Conway\u00a0\u2014\u00a0who was the first Black woman to portray Katherine Howard on Broadway in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/theater\/six-broadway-opening-night-photos\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Six;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Six&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>Six<\/em><\/a> and was part of the original Broadway casts of\u00a0<em>Lempicka<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Tina: The Tina Turner Musical<\/em> \u2014\u00a0is Tionne &#8220;T-Boz&#8221; Watkins. Jade Milan \u2014 who played the lead role of Ali in <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/alicia-keys\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Alicia Keys;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Alicia Keys&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Alicia Keys<\/a>&#8216; Broadway musical\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/hells-kitchen-review-broadway-alicia-keys-8635661\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Hell\u2019s Kitchen;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Hell\u2019s Kitchen&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>Hell\u2019s Kitchen<\/em><\/a> \u2014\u00a0is Lisa &#8220;Left Eye\u2019&#8221;Lopes. And Stoney B. Woods \u2014 whose credits include <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/book-of-mormon\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:The Book of Mormon;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;The Book of Mormon&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>The Book of Mormon<\/em><\/a> \u2014\u00a0completes the trio as Rozonda &#8220;Chilli&#8221; Thomas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The show is written and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, choreographed by Chloe O. Davis, and, of course, filled with TLC classics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;<em>CrazySexyCool \u2013 The TLC Musical<\/em>\u00a0pulses with the timeless multi-platinum hits that defined an era,&#8221; reads the show description. &#8220;From the generation-shaping anthem\u00a0&#8216;Waterfalls&#8217; and bold confidence of\u00a0&#8216;No Scrubs&#8217;\u00a0to the empowering, Grammy-winning\u00a0&#8216;Creep&#8217;\u00a0and the self-love movement of\u00a0&#8216;Unpretty,&#8217; TLC&#8217;s music is a rallying cry for self-worth and solidarity. This electrifying new production celebrates the women who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves\u2014and in doing so, became truly iconic.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">And now you can be electrified checking out these exclusive first look photos.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The cast of ''CrazySexyCool \u2014\u00a0The TLC Musical' performs on stageCredit: Julieta Cervantes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/_B6pFcq5bc1kUgnpJhP1zA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/entertainment_weekly_785\/23823cbb5ddbebb8671eb9073d5c69cc\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>The cast of &#8221;CrazySexyCool \u2014 The TLC Musical&#8217; performs on stage<br \/>Credit: Julieta Cervantes<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>CrazySexyCool \u2013 The TLC Musical<\/em>\u00a0will be performed at Arena Stage&#8217;s Kreeger Theater through Aug. 9.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with\u00a0our\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/ew-dispatch-newsletter-11812417\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:EW Dispatch newsletter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;EW Dispatch newsletter&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong><em>EW Dispatch newsletter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/tlc-stage-musical-crazysexycool-first-look-t-boz-left-eye-chilli-exclusive-12007360\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Entertainment Weekly;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Entertainment Weekly&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Entertainment Weekly<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No scrubs detected here, as Entertainment Weekly has the exclusive first look images of CrazySexyCool \u2013\u00a0The TLC Musical, which has its worldwide opening tonight at Arena Stage&#8217;s Kreeger Theater in Washington, D.C. The show follows the meteoric rise of TLC, the 1990s girl group out of Atlanta who sold over 60 million albums and scored [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2476999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[487493,396332,487492,395551,487494,43770],"class_list":["post-2476998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-arena-stage","tag-broadway-musical","tag-crazysexycool","tag-katherine-howard","tag-musical-notes","tag-tlc"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TLC-stage-musical-CrazySexyCool-reveals-exclusive-first-look-images-of.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2476998","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2476998"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2476998\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2477000,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2476998\/revisions\/2477000"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2476999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2476998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2476998"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2476998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}