{"id":2491433,"date":"2026-07-07T07:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2491433"},"modified":"2026-07-07T07:08:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:08:14","slug":"frankie-grande-suffers-concussion-after-prop-hits-him-on-the-stage-during-broadway-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/frankie-grande-suffers-concussion-after-prop-hits-him-on-the-stage-during-broadway-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Frankie Grande suffers concussion after prop hits him on the stage during Broadway show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Key Points<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frankie Grande suffered a concussion after being hit with a prop on stage during a performance of the musical <em>Titan\u00edque<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cServing face, literally!\u201d he joked in a social media post showing his injuries. \u201cI launched the wheel into the air\u2026 and my nose caught it before my hands did!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Grande originated the role of Victor Garber\/Luigi in the musical when it began its off-Broadway run in 2018.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/frankie-grande-defends-ariana-from-cannibalism-rumors-8676995\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Frankie Grande;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Frankie Grande&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Frankie Grande<\/a> won\u2019t go down with this ship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The prolific reality star and Broadway dynamo has been playing the dual role of ship captain Victor Garber and surreal ship builder\/plumber Luigi (as in, <em>Super Mario Bros<\/em>. Luigi) in the musical <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/titanique-review-campy-celine-dion-musical-sets-sail-on-broadway-11948178\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Titan\u00edque;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Titan\u00edque&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>Titan\u00edque<\/em><\/a> ever since it was an off-Broadway dream in 2018.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He originated the role, meaning he\u2019s executed the simple stunt of throwing a pink ship wheel into the air and catching it dozens, if not hundreds of times. But accidents happen to us all, and on Thursday\u2019s performance of <em>Titan\u00edque <\/em>at the St. James Theatre, a big one happened to Grande.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cServing face, literally!\u201d Grande captioned a post shared to his <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Daa2gj8GrMi\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Instagram;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Instagram&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Instagram<\/a> on Sunday that featured three pictures: Grande clutching the hot pink wheel in question; a shirtless Grande mirror selfie featuring visible bruising on his nose; and a close-up shot of the carnage.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cIn Thursday\u2019s showstopper moment, I launched the wheel into the air\u2026 and my nose caught it before my hands did!\u201d he explained. \u201cTurns out, being gay doesn\u2019t give me catching superpowers. So, I gave myself a little \u2018ouchie\u2019 (okay, maybe a concussion) Out of the show \u2018til tomorrow. Catch you soon, my loves!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Grande sustained the injury during the Celine Dion jukebox musical\u2019s \u201cI Drove All Night\u201d number. As Victor Garber from the original <em>Titanic<\/em>, Grande steers the \u201cShip of Dreams,\u201d tossing his vivid pink wheel into the air and catching it with aplomb \u2014 except on Thursday, when it collided with his face instead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Entertainment Weekly <\/em>has reached out to a representative for Grande for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with\u00a0our\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/ew-dispatch-newsletter-11812417\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:EW Dispatch newsletter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;EW Dispatch newsletter&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong><em>EW Dispatch newsletter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Jim Parsons, Frankie Grande, and Deborah Cox in \u2018Titan\u00edque\u2019<br \/>Credit: Evan Zimmerman<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Titan\u00edque <\/em>is a musical retelling of the classic 1997 film from the perspective of Dion, who famously sang the film\u2019s signature anthem, \u201cMy Heart Will Go On.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The first iterations of the wacky production date back to 2017, but it took full form as an off-Broadway heavy-hitter in 2022, with Grande originating the roles of Victor Garber\/Luigi. The performer and brother of pop star Ariana Grande was a shoo-in for the parts, having played them <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theatermania.com\/news\/frankie-j-grande-joins-titanique-in-concert_85689\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:as far back as 2018;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;as far back as 2018&quot;}\" class=\"link \">as far back as 2018<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The musical <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jim-parsons-deborah-cox-and-frankie-grande-join-titanique-on-broadway-exclusive-11881409\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:set sail for Broadway;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;set sail for Broadway&quot;}\" class=\"link \">set sail for Broadway<\/a> earlier this year, with Grande and cast members Jim Parsons and Deborah Cox in tow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/frankie-grande-suffers-concussion-after-prop-hits-him-during-broadway-show-12013147\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Entertainment Weekly;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Entertainment Weekly&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Entertainment Weekly<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Frankie Grande suffered a concussion after being hit with a prop on stage during a performance of the musical Titan\u00edque. \u201cServing face, literally!\u201d he joked in a social media post showing his injuries. \u201cI launched the wheel into the air\u2026 and my nose caught it before my hands did!\u201d Grande originated the role [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2491434,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[24076,365715,364343],"class_list":["post-2491433","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-ariana-grande","tag-frankie-grande","tag-victor-garber"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Frankie-Grande-suffers-concussion-after-prop-hits-him-on-the.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2491433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2491433"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2491433\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2491435,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2491433\/revisions\/2491435"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2491434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2491433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2491433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2491433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}