Broadway Show Accident
Frankie Grande, Ariana Grande's Brother, Suffers Concussion During 'Titaníque' Broadway Show
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Frankie Grande suffered a concussion during a live Broadway performance after a prop struck him in the face, according to WACH. The actor, who is the brother of pop star Ariana Grande, was hit by a ship's wheel he had tried to toss into the air during a big number in the musical "Titaníque."
The mishap happened during a segment set to Celine Dion's "I Drove All Night," KOMO News reported. Despite the injury, the show's run continues on Broadway.
Ship Wheel Prop Flies Back and Hits Grande in the Face
During one of "Titaníque"'s standout musical numbers, Grande threw a ship wheel prop into the air as part of the performance. The wheel came back down and struck him directly in the face, according to News 3 Las Vegas. Doctors later diagnosed him with a concussion.
The accident was unexpected and happened in front of a live audience. Fox San Antonio reported that the injury occurred during the number set to the Celine Dion hit "I Drove All Night." No further details about Grande's current condition or recovery timeline have been released.
"Titaníque" Is a Hit Musical Built Around Celine Dion
"Titaníque" is a comedic musical parody that combines the story of the 1997 film "Titanic" with the music of Celine Dion. The show first launched in 2017 and has grown steadily since then, KATV reported.
The musical made its Broadway debut and earned four Tony Award nominations, including one for Best Musical, according to WGME. That level of recognition puts it among the most talked-about new shows on Broadway this season.
Frankie Grande Is a Stage Veteran With a Famous Sibling
Frankie Grande is well known in the theater world. He is the older brother of pop superstar Ariana Grande. He has appeared in multiple Broadway productions over the years and has a large following on social media, according to KTUL.
His role in "Titaníque" marks another high-profile Broadway stint for Grande. Bakersfield Now noted that the injury did not appear to force the show to shut down, suggesting Grande or an understudy continued the run after the incident.
Broadway Prop Accidents Remind Audiences of Live Theater Risks
Live theater carries real physical risks for performers. Props, set pieces, and choreography can go wrong in an instant. A ship wheel hitting a performer in the face is a stark reminder that Broadway performers work without the safety nets that film or TV actors have, according to Fox 42 KPTM.
Concussions are serious brain injuries that require rest and monitoring. It is not yet clear how long Grande may need to recover or whether his injury will affect future performances of "Titaníque," ABC St. Louis reported.
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