Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Broadway's 'Cabaret' to Close Early Due to Star's Illness
Imagine a famous play called 'Cabaret' on Broadway.
The main actor, Billy Porter, got very sick with an infection called sepsis.
Because he needs to rest to get better, the play will close earlier than planned.
Instead of closing in October, it will close in September.
The play cost a lot of money to make, but it wasn't making enough money recently.
Other actors will take over for Billy Porter for the final performances.
Hopefully, Billy Porter will feel better soon!
Broadway's 'Cabaret' will close early due to star Billy Porter's illness.
The show's closing date is now September 21.
Billy Porter has been advised by doctors to rest due to a serious case of sepsis.
Alternates Marty Lauter and David Merino will share the Emcee role for the final performances.
The immersive-style production is not expected to recoup its investment.
- Who
- Broadway musical 'Cabaret' and its star Billy Porter
- What
- Closing early due to Billy Porter's illness.
- When
- Closing September 21st, earlier than the originally scheduled October 19th date.
- Where
- The August Wilson Theatre in New York.
- Why
- Because Billy Porter has sepsis and requires rest.
- Production Closing Date
- September 21
- Original Closing Date
- October 19
- Reason for Early Closure
- Billy Porter's illness
- Star's Illness
- Sepsis
- Performances
- 592 regular
- Location
- August Wilson Theatre
- Cost Estimate
- $23 million