Singer Patti LaBelle’s concert gets interrupted midway at Riverside Theater in Milwaukee. See why

Singer Patti LaBelle had to be escorted off stage during a concert in Milwaukee as there was a bomb threat.

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Patti LaBelle is an American R&B artist known as the Godmother of Soul. She was in the middle of her concert at the Riverside Theatre on Saturday when the unexpected happened. Her show was halted midway, and she was escorted off the stage.

Videos surfaced on social media showing the star was on the stage when three people moved her mic away. They accompanied her off the stage. No explanation was given, and LaBelle exclaimed, "Wait!" The video shows that her band member also rushed out after the singer. Organisers said that her concert was abruptly stopped because of a bomb threat.

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Organiser's Statement
The concert organisers, Pabst Theater Group, also officially announced that the show's postponement at the Riverside Theatre occurred due to a bomb threat. The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating the bomb threat. The organisers thanked the efforts of the police, staff and customers in managing an orderly and safe exit from the venue. They said that they are talking to the artist to reschedule the show at a later date.


FAQs:

  1. Was there a bomb?
    There is no information on whether a bomb was found at the concert venue or about the threat. However, the Milwaukee Police Department's investigation is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
  2. Were there any casualties?
    There were no casualties in the incident, and the concert attendees safely left the venue in an orderly manner.
  3. Where was the concert?
    The concert was at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theatre. It is planned to be rescheduled soon.
  4. Who organised the concert?
    The concert was organised by Pabst Theater Group.
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