Michelle Obama was a hit on Broadway: Gets standing ovation by 'Fela' audience

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Michelle Obama was a hit on Broadway: Gets standing ovation by 'Fela' audience
BY Joanna Molloy and Frank Lombardi
Daily News Staff Writers

Originally Published:Thursday, November 18th 2010, 6:12 PM
Updated: Friday, November 19th 2010, 8:54 AM



Pace for NewsMichelle Obama on her way to see "Fela." First Lady Michelle Obama got a workout in Harlem Thursday when she dropped into a Police Athletic League center and led an exercise class for the kids.

Clad in street clothes, she dropped down and cranked out a series of pushups and then did some jumping jacks and squats.

Later, she got the squealing kids skipping and running - and burning off plenty of calories - in a 20-minute session.



"You are our future, that's why I spent so much time with you guys," the First Lady told the kids. "Turn off the TV, turn off the video games, put down the potato chips and the candy."

"She's terrific and a role model for all of you and all of us," said former Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau, longtime chairman of the city's PAL program.

She also was a hit last night on Broadway, where theatergoers gave her a standing ovation as she arrived for a performance of "Fela."

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[tabatha]

1. Eat your heart out Sarah Palin.

[Clio the Leo]

2. Wow! I had no idea she was twins! ;-) nt

[Phx_Dem]

3. She is so cute. n/t

[donheld]

4. Is it just me or is she really the Best. First Lady. Ever?

[boppers]

5. She's got serious competition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Roosevelt

[HipChick]

6. OMG...she makes me ill...

just reminding me everyday of how I need to get to the gym

[FrenchieCat]

7. She made me go! I'm getting pretty buffed finally!

:rofl:

[HipChick]

8. I'm up early and going in...

I don't know where she finds the time to stay so fit with her schedule...