Orville Peck’s Big Move: NYC, Broadway, and the Tattoo Tribute Fans Can’t Stop Getting!
Masked cowboy crooner Orville Peck is on the move—literally! The country-meets-queer icon is packing up and heading back to New York City, where he first lived back in 2011. But this time, he’s not just rolling into town—he’s taking over. With a Broadway debut, a Carnegie Hall performance, and a packed schedule, Peck is gearing up for his biggest era yet.
The Hustle Behind the Icon
Before he was gracing stages worldwide, Peck had to hustle hard to get his breakout album, Pony, into the world. Answering fan questions on Instagram, he revealed the secret formula for making it in the industry:
1️⃣ Make music you love.
2️⃣ Lie to record labels to get them to listen.
3️⃣ Convince total strangers to play in your band.
4️⃣ Beg to book your own tour.
Safe to say, the hustle paid off. Now, Peck’s fans are so dedicated that they’ve turned their love into ink—literally. While he used to keep track of how many people had tribute tattoos, he’s officially lost count. (Yes, that means there are too many to tally! 😭)
The Superhero Behind His Queer Awakening
Peck also shared an unexpected pop culture moment that helped him embrace his queer identity—and no, it wasn’t from an iconic LGBTQ+ artist. Instead, it was Marvel’s Gambit, the kinetic energy-wielding, trench coat-wearing X-Men character. (Who knew mutant powers and Southern charm could spark a revelation?)
For many fans, this revelation is a reminder that queer awakenings come in all forms. While Bowie, Freddie Mercury, and Elton John paved the way for many, sometimes, it’s the unexpected characters—comic book heroes, movie villains, or even childhood crushes—that awaken something deeper.
A Star is Born on Broadway
If you thought Peck’s signature masked mystery would stay in the music world, think again. He’s set to make his Broadway debut as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club starting March 31 through July 20—taking over from none other than Adam Lambert.
Cabaret is no small feat, and stepping into the role of the Emcee—a character that demands charisma, sensuality, and an undeniable stage presence—is a major moment in Peck’s artistic evolution. Given his theatrical flair and deep, velvety vocals, Broadway fans are in for an unforgettable performance.
Carnegie Hall Dreams Come True
Before he steps into the glitz and grit of Cabaret, Peck is making history on March 3 at his Carnegie Hall debut for the Tibet House US Benefit Concert. Sharing the stage with legends like Patti Smith, Michael Stipe, and Laurie Anderson, Peck is particularly thrilled to perform alongside Smith—whose 1975 album Horses was the first album he ever bought and a major inspiration for his career.
From listening to Horses as a kid to sharing a stage with the woman who made it, this moment is a full-circle dream come true for Peck.
A Supercharged Year Ahead
With a Broadway role, a legendary concert, and a return to NYC, Peck is in for a whirlwind year. His move to New York signals a new chapter—one filled with theater, music, and maybe even more unexpected projects.
But if there’s anyone who can juggle it all while rocking a fringed mask and an effortless cool, it’s Orville Peck.
Now the only question is—how long before Broadway audiences start getting Orville Peck tattoos too? 🎭✨
