Drew Barrymore Escorted Off Stage at 92nd Street Y Amid Crowd Disruption
In a surprising turn of events, Drew Barrymore found herself at the center of an unsettling crowd disruption during a special event at New York’s 92nd Street Y.
The incident, which unfolded on Monday night, led to the talk show host being escorted off the stage.
An Evening of Celebration
Drew Barrymore, known for her role as a talk show host and her performances in popular shows like Santa Clarita Diet, was participating in the Recanati-Kaplan Talks series at the 92nd Street Y.
The event was designed to be a conversation and performance in support of the release of singer-songwriter and actress Renée Rapp’s new LP titled “Snow Angel.”
Unexpected Interruption
The evening took an unexpected turn just a few minutes into the conversation between Drew Barrymore and Renée Rapp. A man from the audience abruptly interrupted their discussion.
The disruption was captured on video as the man swiftly made his way down the aisle toward the stage, loudly shouting Barrymore’s name. He identified himself using a name that sounded like “Chad Michael Busto.”
An Unsettling Interaction
Drew Barrymore’s initial response to the disruption was a mix of surprise and friendliness. She looked out into the audience and exclaimed, “Oh my god, yes, hi!” The man then responded, “You know who I am. I need to see you at some point while I’m in New York.”
In an act of solidarity, Renée Rapp, who was seated next to Barrymore, stood up and walked over to her, putting her arm around Barrymore.
The swift and protective response from Rapp led to both of them being escorted off the stage.
Return to the Stage
After a few minutes, Drew Barrymore and Renée Rapp returned to the stage to continue the event. Rapp shared that Barrymore was doing well following the incident.
Barrymore, in a light-hearted tone, praised Rapp for her protective instincts and made a playful comment about her “level of protectiveness.”
The event carried on seamlessly, with Barrymore interviewing Rapp about her new album and discussing her involvement in projects like the Mean Girls musical on Broadway and Mindy Kaling’s television series Sex Lives of College Girls.
A Graceful Conclusion
As the event came to a close, Drew Barrymore exited the stage as planned, leaving Renée Rapp to perform three songs, including tracks from her new LP.
Rapp took a moment to acknowledge the audience’s calm and composed response to the earlier disruption, thanking them for their cooperation.
No Reports Filed
Despite the disruptive incident, a representative from the New York Police Department (NYPD) confirmed that no official reports were filed in relation to the incident.
Both Drew Barrymore‘s representatives and the 92nd Street Y have not provided official statements regarding the incident as of now.
Previous Incidents and Challenges
The entertainment industry, including both theater and music performances, has experienced its share of disruptions from audience members.
Such incidents, while rare, highlight the challenges performers occasionally face in maintaining a smooth flow during live events.
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