HOUSTON – Singer and actress Christina Wells first burst onto the national stage nearly a decade ago when she showcased her larger-than-life voice on America’s Got Talent. Since then, the Houston-based mom and grandma has appeared in dozens of productions in the Houston area, including her critically acclaimed portrayal of Ursula, the evil sea witch, in Theatre Under the Stars’ production of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ She also toured with the Broadway National Tour of ‘Chicago,’ bringing the role of the bawdy and sassy Matron Mama Morton to life.
Now, as Christina is set to reprise the role of Ursula, she now relies on a wheelchair to help her navigate recent health struggles. In late June, the actress took to social media to update fans and explain that after Memorial Day she had suddenly fallen ill, suffering from extreme pain from torn muscles in her hip and leg, on top of existing complications from multiple sclerosis.
“I could not sit or stand at all,” said Wells, fighting back tears…