The Real Housewives of Potomac Reunion Recap: Life’s a Stage

Nearly 25 years later, Chicago is now the longest-running musical on Broadway, famous for its revolving door of celebrity Roxie Harts – and it’s ironic that so many have been Real Housewives. It’s become strangely self-aware: the show questions the very industry – entertainment – that thrives on drama and attention. Reality TV perfectly embodies this, as cast members often exaggerate their personalities to stay relevant, essentially becoming caricatures of themselves to avoid being forgotten. While I’m not suggesting Andy Cohen is the villain Billy Flynn, his advice to the Potomac wives about the dangers of online fandom echoes a warning Billy gives Roxie: that she’s a fleeting celebrity. Nothing captures this hunger for drama quite like a Housewives reunion. Just as Billy advises, it’s about giving the audience a spectacular show that keeps them engaged.






