A bomb threat forced the evacuation of a Patti LaBelle concert at a theater in Milwaukee later Saturday, the organizers said in a statement.
The R&B super diva was whisked off the stage by security during her performance, videos posted to social media and verified by NBC News showed.
An announcement can be heard notifying the concertgoers that the theater would be swept by local police before they could leave.
Milwaukee’s Riverside said in a statement that the show was “postponed following a bomb threat investigated by the Milwaukee Police Department.”
“We are thankful for the efforts of the Milwaukee Police Department and our customers and staff for their safe and orderly exit,” it added.
The theater was searched by K9 units and no explosives were found, the police told NBC News affiliate WTMJ, adding that there was no threat to the public.
According to the ticketing page, the show began at 9 p.m. ET.
This story first appeared on NBCNews.com.
Patti LaBelle is known as one of the most iconic artists in R&B of all-time, and in the music industry in general. She’s released 17 studio albums in her career, as she made her debut, back in 1977.
LaBelle’s last studio album was released in 2017, which was “Bel Hommage.” Her concerts continue to draw large crowds, as she performed in Milwaukee, on Saturday night.
However, there was a scare in the venue, as LaBelle was removed by security, from stage. This was due to a reported bomb threat, in the area. As a result, fans in attendance also proceeded to leave.
LaBelle seemed very puzzled at what was happened, but security quickly acted to make sure that she would be safe.
Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American R&B singer, actress and businesswoman. LaBelle is referred to as the “Godmother of Soul“.
