Football fans, meet “Broadway Bobby.”
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke brings The Post along for the ride for a day off in the Big Apple, including a little razzle-dazzle with “Chicago” the musical.
Bobby Okereke, left, and host Brandon London, take a ride in a Cadillac LYRIQ EV SUV near Times Square in Manhattan. Stephen Yang for NY PostThe 6-foot-1, 236-pound linebacker showed off his moves and impressive pipes after lessons with the Broadway show’s dance captain, David Bushman, and associate conductor Scott Cady. “You’re a natural up there on stage,” gushed host Brandon London.
Okereke takes direction from the musical’s dance captain, David Bushman, alongside dancers, Arian Keddell and Jennifer Dune. Stephen Yang
Bobby Okereke showed off his impressive vocal talents on stage at “Chicago” the musical. Stephen Yang
It’s not totally new terrain for the athlete. Before tackling Stanford, he was also in the high school choir. “We play football, which is such a hyper-masculine, dominant sport,” Okereke said. “And then for you to lean into that creative. I get it, mental health is important.”
London and Okereke fine at Nigerian restaurant, Lagos, near TImes Square, Manhattan. Stephen YangOkereke aspires to one day hit up a recording studio and pursue a career in acting.
Born and raised in Santa Ana, California, Okereke is a first-generation Nigerian-American. That’s why he also hit up Lagos, a Nigerian restaurant in Midtown Manhattan, for some “home cooking,” including the West African delicacy – snail: “Text my momma I tried a snail.
Find out more in this episode of “Player’s Day Off” hosted by Brandon London.
Brandon London takes New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke to hit the stage at “Chicago” the musical, New York City. Stephen Yang
Bobby Okereke #58 of the New York Giants celebrates a win over the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on January 07, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Getty Images