David Muir shares rare personal message as he steps out for 'incredible' famous friend: 'My face hurts'


David Muir celebrated his close friend, Mark Consuelos' broadway debut in Fallen Angels with a sweet tribute – see details


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April 21, 2026
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David Muir congratulated his friend, Mark Consuelos, following his performance in the Broadway show Fallen Angels. The fellow ABC anchor took to Instagram following the show to share his review of the night. 

"@instasuelos congratulations! This cast is incredible – a hilarious escape @fullyrosebyrne @kelliohara My face hurt," penned David on social media.

Fallen Angels began previews on March 27 before opening on April 19, ending its limited engagement on June 7 at the Todd Haimes Theatre.

David Muir story of playbill© Instagram
David Muir congratulated Mark Consuelos

An official logline for the play reads: "Sparkling, dizzying, and deliciously potent, Noël Coward's champagne-fresh comedy of bad manners shocked and delighted audiences in its 1925 premiere."

"Two upper-class wives, their husbands away for the day, share a few toasts to their pre-marital dalliances – with the same man, who just may be en route from France to visit. Old rivalries and past scandals bubble to the surface in this intoxicating romp from one of theatre's comedy masters."

David has shared a close relationship with Mark, and his wife, Kelly Ripa, for many years, dating back to his early days with the primetime news hour. David has made frequent appearances on LIVE as a guest of Kelly and Mark's, with the two often sharing details of family vacations taken together.

David Muir surprised Kelly Ripa for her 25th anniversary show on Live© ABC
David Muir surprised Kelly Ripa for her 25th anniversary show on Live

And it isn’t just Mark whom David has been supporting, he also praised the couple's son, Joaquin, for stepping into the spotlight. On April 9, Joaquin officially made his Broadway debut, playing "Young Biff" in the newest revival of Death of a Salesman, which stars Nathan Lane, Laurie Metcalf and Christopher Abbott.

"Scenes from opening night of the brilliant @salesmanonbroadway directed by the incomparable Joe Mantello," penned Kelly on Instagram. "Congratulations to the entire cast and crew on this astonishing revival, and to @joaquinconsuelos on your broadway debut! Thank you @bruglikas for capturing the moments." David was one of the first people to comment, leaving a simple heart emoji, and later reposted it as well.

David Muir and Kelly Ripa pose for a photo on the set of LIVE with Kelly and Mark on Wednesday, July 30© Instagram
David Muir and Kelly Ripa are very close

David also shared his best wishes to Mark when the star shared the news that his father, Saul Consuelos, had passed away. "A true gentleman," wrote David beneath Mark's Instagram post.

"Two weeks ago today, my father passed away after a long bout with an illness. He passed away peacefully," Mark told the crowd during an episode of LIVE. "I can honestly say I will miss him every day for the rest of my life, as I know you will, as our children will. He was the greatest person I've ever known. He really is so symbolic of everything you are," added Kelly.

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