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Spotlight Love: Broadway’s Enchanting Tale of Corey & Salvatore
In the intricate tapestry of fate, the paths of Corey Joseph Mach and Salvatore Marco D’Angelo converged, weaving a love story that transcends time and serendipity. Their journey began not on the stage of a grand romantic gesture but in the digital realm of Tinder, where a year of exchanged messages set the stage for a remarkable encounter one February night in 2016. The vibrant atmosphere of Barracuda Lounge, a gay bar in Manhattan’s Chelsea, became the backdrop for a fateful reunion that would shape the course of their lives Where they spotted each other across the room. Although they hadn’t solidified plans to meet, this serendipitous encounter set the stage for a romantic tale.
Corey, 36, took a bold step, maneuvering through the crowd to join Marco’s group. However, their initial interaction consisted of stolen glances; words were left unspoken. The next day, Marco, preferring his nickname, found Corey on Instagram and took the initiative to send a message. Finally, a date was in the cards.
Their first meeting took place at Shalel, an Upper West Side restaurant adorned with underground nooks and rose petal decor. Over Mediterranean dishes, they delved into conversations about their lives and careers, discovering an immediate connection that felt like they had been best friends forever. Corey recalls, “We…
