Overview
- Joshua Henry performed a gospel take on Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” on the Met steps, wearing a bright red suit and dancing with a troupe in black suits.
- The appearance marked his first time performing at the Met Gala.
- Henry currently leads the Broadway revival of Ragtime as Coalhouse Walker Jr., tying his red-carpet moment to a major stage role.
- Tony Award nominations will be announced the next day, with Henry and Ragtime widely expected by outlets to be among the nominees.
- Director Lear deBessonet said Ragtime sets the promise and the wound of America side by side, inviting audiences to connect on an emotional level.