Photo Features37 Broadway-Themed TattoosWe asked, you answered: Do you have any tattoos inspired by the theatre?
By
Felicia Fitzpatrick
May 07, 2019
Broadway shows can inspire fans in countless ways, from home decor and promposals, to graduation caps—and tattoos. We asked our social media followers to share their theatre-inspired tattoos. From intricate Great Comet designs to the coordinates of the Gershwin Theatre, you've really unleashed your creativity.
But don't think these Broadway-themed tattoos are just for fans. We saw several submissions from Broadway performers, including one from original SpongeBob SquarePants cast member Abby C. Smith. She shared her inspiration with us: "It started out as a bit, as many things do, because the SpongeBob cast is all about shenanigans. We said, 'If we go to Broadway, and if we get nominated for a Best Musical Tony Award, and if we win the Tony, and then 20 years later the revival cast gets nominated, and if THEY win best revival...THEN we’ll all get tattoos!' Then some of those things actually did happen and a few of us decided we really did want to get tattoos! So Lilli Cooper (SpongeBob SquarePants' original Sandy), Vasthy Mompoint (ensemble), and I went together and got a pineapple. Later, Jesse 'JP' Johnson (swing) and Kenneth Ferrone (associate director) went and got the same tattoo! The show was so meaningful to all of us involved, and we really created a bond that we will carry with us forever. What better way to stay connected forever than to get matching tattoos?"
Flip through the gallery to see Smith, Cooper, and Mompoint with their matching ink, as well as 36 other Broadway-inspired tattoos:
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37 Broadway-Themed Tattoos
We asked, you answered: Do you have tattoos inspired by the theatre?
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Original SpongeBob SquarePants musical cast members. @abbycsmith/Instagram
"A heartbeat drawn by Sara Bareilles herself." @camille_fung/Twitter
"But for me, the comet brings no fear. No, I gaze joyfully." @emmamacs/Instagram
"I have this tattoo of all the blocks of Broadway that I'm filling in with a color coordinating to the first show I get to see in each theatre! So far I have Studio 54: Cabaret, Gershwin: Wicked, Ambassador: Chicago, O'Neill: Book of Mormon, Hirschfeld: Kinky Boots." @NinaBelle_/Twitter
"...because I knew you, I have been changed for good." @kristey_lyn/IG
"Edelweiss flowers because my mom used to sing the song from The Sound of Music, plus the lyrics "bloom and grow forever" are simply beautiful." @kellycrit/Twitter
"The first of many signature tattoos to come! Yes, that's Patti LuPone." @aredenpink/Twitter
Elphaba from Wicked. @gella1977/Instagram
Hirschfeld drawings. @OtterAustin/Twitter
"A waveform of the outstanding Lena Hall singing the final line of Hedwig and the Angry Inch." @eichenwaldes/Twitter
"My ring of keys." @juelschrisman/Twitter
"Idina Menzel wrote "No Day But Today" for me." @ErikaBuis/Twitter
Lyrics from Wicked @heavenchik07/Twitter
"I have "Step into the sun" drawn by Laura Dreyfuss!" @danversmaximoff/Twitter
"I have the coordinates of the Gershwin Theatre on my arm." @hejemmis/Twitter
"One, two, plié, tip of the hat." @robinwingRC/Twitter
"Got this done the week that the show opened earlier this month." @probsnothawkeye/Twitter
"Next to Normal means more to me than I can ever explain. A stage light, the last line of the show, and my own mother's handwriting. Natalie will forever have a place in my heart. I'm so grateful to have been able to share her (and my) story." @chey_chaotic/Twitter
"A little Head Over Heels -inspired one." @l_esliehuynh/Twitter
Les Misérables @TonyHymas/Twitter
"A quote from Romeo and Juliet." @klaus4hrgvs/Twitter
Comedy and tragedy masks. @EviLorein/Twitter
"I love me some Keith Haring and Falsettos!" @____Elijay____/Twitter
"I got Greased Lightnin' in honor of one of my favorite roles, Kenickie." @laramiezigg/Twitter
Origin of Love symbol from Hedwig and the Angry Inch. @samamarr/Twitter
Sweeney Todd. @merilogan/Twitter
"Christine, I love you..." @SDP13_/Twitter
Mary Poppins silhouette. @gareth_931/Twitter
Come From Away. @amazingamanda42/Twitter
"#WhenYoureAJet... not only my first big gig but also a reminder that I can accomplish more than others see for me, that you must stay in motion to stay afloat, and that you have to know where you are headed if you hope to get there." @ChrisRiceNY/Twitter
"I thought I was the only theatre geek that had one." @nrebil/Twitter
"Comedy/tragedy masks in the style of Donald Duck." @shortirishkid87/Twitter
An outline of the Schuyler sisters. @tinawargz/Instagram
"Annaleigh Ashford has animated a stirring, dynamic, imperfect woman and I am at once humbled and ablaze. Thank you. (From me and my tattoo.)" @sammyBaby10/Twitter
"The St. Jimmy symbol from American Idiot drawn by @CarsonSHiggins." @StStephsername/Twitter
