performer-safety

During a vampire-themed stunt performance in Brooklyn, a woman died after an accident involving staged horror effects and pyrotechnics. The event was part of a live immersive sh...

An actress died in a skiing accident in a high-profile incident that renewed attention on mountain safety and prevention. This evergreen explainer presents verified facts, commo...

To fall off the stage is to lose footing or balance while performing in a visible, often elevated, public setting. The phrase can describe a literal, physically dangerous incide...

On October 30, 2022, comedian Dave Chappelle was performing his "The Age of Spin" set at the Hollywood Bowl when a member of the audience rushed the stage and was tackled by sec...

Incidents involving a contestant collapsing or experiencing a medical event during an America's Got Talent performance are rare but highly visible due to the live broadcast sett...

When comedians are attacked on stage, the event typically involves a physical assault, threatening behavior, or a coordinated disruption during a performance. This explainer def...

This article provides a verified, evergreen explanation of the Cirque du Soleil performer killed in the context of the company’s history and operations. On October 20, 2013, a...

During a live performance, singer-songwriter Lola Young abruptly fainted on stage, prompting immediate medical attention and widespread concern from attendees and viewers. Multi...

On November 18, 2024, comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage at the Hollywood Bowl during a performance by a 27-year-old man named Isaiah Lee, an audience member. Lee phys...

Accidents in Cirque du Soleil commonly refer to the small number of onstage injuries or deaths that have drawn consistent public attention. Most on-the-clock incidents involve m...

On October 7, 2021, during a show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, comedian Dave Chappelle was tackled on stage by a person in the audience. The incident occurred near the...

In October 2013 during the Viva Elvis show in Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil aerialist Sarah "Sasoun" Guyard-Guercio fell approximately 50 feet onto a trampoline surface during a l...

In August 2016, Dylan O'Brien was injured when a stunt rig malfunctioned on the set of "American Assassin," causing him to be struck by a moving vehicle. He sustained fractures...