Overview
- Joshua Henry made his Met Gala debut with a gospel-style cover of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” performed on the museum steps with a troupe of dancers.
- He brought the red carpet to a pause as he moved up and down the stairs in a bright red suit with silver-detailed lapels.
- The performance opened the red carpet program, reached a Vogue livestream audience of 11 million, and featured a 12-person choir, eight dancers, and a four-piece band.
- The next day, Tony nominations named Henry for Lead Actor in Ragtime and recognized choreographer Ellenore Scott for the revival.
- The showcase boosted visibility for the Ragtime revival and continued the Met Gala’s recent practice of gospel-infused step performances.