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Actor Billy Porter survived a life-threatening urosepsis triggered by an undiagnosed kidney stone, required ECMO life support and emergency leg surgery, and is now preparing to return to La Cage Aux Folles; the piece explains how sepsis arises from infection, the progression to organ and limb complications, and emphasizes recognizing warning signs and seeking urgent care.
New York City Center Encores! presents an all-Black revival of La Cage aux Folles, directed by Robert O’Hara, with Billy Porter as Albin and Wayne Brady as Georges, running June 17–28 with a 28-piece orchestra and preserving the original 1983 orchestrations; the cast also features Alaman Diadhiou, Lance Coadie Williams, James Jackson Jr., Tonya Pinkins and more, with reviews from New York Theater, TheaterMania, and Playbill highlighting the production.
Billy Porter announced he is on the path to a full recovery after being hospitalized with urosepsis in September 2025, expressing gratitude for the support from fans during his challenging four months.
Billy Porter announced he is on the path to full recovery after battling urosepsis that led to his hospitalization and early withdrawal from Broadway's Cabaret, expressing gratitude for the support and prayers he received.
Billy Porter revealed his new boyfriend, Eric Anderson, on Instagram with a date night photo, confirming their relationship after months of teasing, following his previous marriage and recent health issues.
The Broadway revival of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is closing early due to financial issues and a lawsuit from an investor claiming fraud, despite high gross earnings, and star Billy Porter recovering from illness, leading to the show's final performances.
Billy Porter is recovering from a serious case of sepsis, leading to the early closure of Broadway's Cabaret, in which he played the Emcee. Despite his health, the show is ending due to declining ticket sales, with Porter’s role being shared by alternates for the final performances.
Billy Porter has withdrawn from the Broadway production of 'Cabaret' due to a serious case of sepsis, but is expected to make a full recovery, leading to an early closing of the show on September 21.
The Broadway revival of 'Cabaret' will close on September 21 due to Billy Porter's illness and declining ticket sales, ending its run earlier than planned. The show, which opened in spring 2024, faced mixed reviews and financial struggles, despite initial success and Tony nominations.
The Broadway revival of Cabaret will close early on September 21, four weeks before the planned date, due to Billy Porter withdrawing from his role as Emcee because of health issues; the production has been running for 18 previews and 592 performances.
Broadway's 'Cabaret' at the Kit Kat Club will close early on September 21 due to star Billy Porter recovering from sepsis, with the production having played 18 previews and 592 performances. Porter’s health issue led to the decision, and his role will be shared by alternates Marty Lauter and David Merino for the final shows. The production, which opened last year, is not expected to recoup its $23 million investment.
Broadway's immersive revival of 'Cabaret' will close earlier than planned on September 21 due to ticket sales struggles and Billy Porter's illness, ending a run of 592 performances. The production, which has been successful in London's West End, faced challenges on Broadway, leading to an earlier closure, with replacements for Porter including Marty Lauter and David Merino.
In week 8 of Dancing With The Stars, guest host Billy Porter opened the show with a performance of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know." The contestants danced to Houston's songs, with Charity Lawson receiving the highest score. Barry Williams and Jason Mraz were in the bottom three, and Williams was eliminated. Next week will be Taylor Swift night.
Billy Porter expresses ongoing frustration with Vogue's decision to feature Harry Styles as the first man to wear a dress on the magazine's cover, suggesting that Styles was chosen because he is "white" and "straight." Porter, who claims to have sparked the conversation around gender-fluid fashion, criticized the use of his community to elevate Styles without any sacrifice on his part. Porter also revealed a conversation with Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue, where he missed the opportunity to urge her to use Vogue's power to uplift leaders in the de-gendering of fashion movement within the LGBTQ+ community.
Actor Billy Porter reveals that he is being forced to sell his house due to the financial impact of the ongoing actors' strike. Porter expresses frustration with Disney CEO Bob Iger's remarks dismissing the actors' demands for a living wage as unrealistic, highlighting the stark income disparity. The strike, which began on July 14, has yet to reach an agreement on a new film and TV contract, with issues such as residuals from streaming platforms and regulations surrounding artificial intelligence remaining contentious. Porter plans to join the picket lines upon his return to the U.S.