Before launching her upcoming headlining tour in May, Brooke Alexx made a stop that hit especially close to home — opening for Nightly at Webster Hall in what had to feel like a full-circle moment. Born and raised just across the Hudson River, in Bergen County, New Jersey, the rising pop artist turned her opening slot into something more intimate, more human.

It wasn’t just the clean vocals or glossy, hyper-catchy hooks. It was the way she brought the room in. You could feel the hometown pride — she’d just had dinner with her family, a few high school friends made it out, and she held the stage like someone deeply aware of how rare and beautiful this moment was.

Brooke moved across the stage with the ease of someone who wasn’t just performing, but inviting — scanning the room, locking eyes, drawing each section of the crowd into her orbit. There was a warmth in how she worked the space, making even the balcony feel like part of the front row. And when the set shifted gears into something quieter, more vulnerable, she took a seat on the edge of the stage — feet dangling, voice soft but steady — turning a packed Webster Hall into what felt like a living room. It was a small moment, but it landed big.

Post-set, Brooke was back at her own merch booth, talking with fans, thanking them, sharing a laugh or a story. There’s a certain kind of authenticity openers like Brooke carry — the gratitude of an artist still stunned, in the best way, that people are investing in her voice, her words, her story.

Her time on stage might have been short, but the impact wasn’t. It was a short set, but it spoke volumes about where she’s headed. Brooke walked into Webster Hall as the opener — and left with the momentum of a headliner!

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