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Billy Porter's Serious Illness Revealed Amid Closing of 'Cabaret' Revival on Broadway

The Broadway revival of Cabaret at the August Wilson Theatre will close on September 21, 2025, nearly a month earlier than planned.
The show’s early closing followed Billy Porter's withdrawal due to a serious case of sepsis that forced him to stop performing as the Emcee.
Porter's illness caused by sepsis—a harmful body reaction to infection—led to production challenges amid declining ticket sales and previous cast changes.
Producer Adam Speers described Porter as extraordinary and said his doctors are confident he will make a full recovery but must rest.
The early closure suggests ongoing impacts of health issues and market factors, with Marty Lauter and David Merino set to take over Porter's role temporarily.

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Billy Porter's serious illness revealed amid closing of 'Cabaret' revival on Broadway

A Broadway revival of "Cabaret" will soon be shutting down after Billy Porter contracted sepsis, a life-threatening condition.

4 days ago·New Hampshire, United States

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Billy Porter’s serious illness revealed amid closing of ‘Cabaret’ revival on Broadway

Producers for a Broadway revival of “Cabaret” have announced that the show will soon be shutting down after its leading man, Billy Porter, contracted a life threatening condition.

4 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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Billy Porter Is Leaving Cabaret Due to Sepsis

On Sunday, the producers of ‘Cabaret’ at the Kit Kat Club announced that Billy Porter is withdrawing early due to his health and was diagnosed with a ‘serious case of sepsis.’

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Billy Porter Exits ‘Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club’ Due to Sepsis Illness

The Tony winner will step down from his role as the Emcee as doctors expect a full recovery, while the Broadway production prepares to close earlier than planned.

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How Did Billy Porter Get Sepsis? All About His Health & Updates on His Condition

Billy Porter had to pull out of 'Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club' due to a case of sepsis, so how did he get the life-threatening condition?

5 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Broadway Show Is Closed After Player Diagnosis

The producers of the “Cabaret” Broadway’s remodeling announced that the show is programmed to be closed soon. This decision was influenced by a combination of factors, but mainly because of a serious health problem faced by Billy Porter, an actor who interpreted the Ceremony Master. He was diagnosed with a condition of... The post Spectacle of Broadway is closed after an actor's diagnosis appeared first on The Antagonist.

4 days ago·São Paulo, Brazil

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