Billy Porter is forced to leave the play «Cabaret» due to a serious sepsis
8 september 2025 в 19:13
Billy Porter is one of the most iconic and theatrical performers, and until recently he played the lead role in the Broadway musical «Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club». Unfortunately, he had to step down due to a «serious case of sepsis», - the company announced in September 2025. Naturally, Billy’s fans were concerned about his condition and wondered how he got infected in the first place.
«Due to a serious case of sepsis, Billy Porter is also forced to withdraw from the production», - read a statement from the production’s Instagram account. «His doctors are confident that he will fully recover, but recommend that he follow a calm schedule».
«Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club» is also closing earlier than planned. The final performance is scheduled for September 7, 2025.
Below are updates on Billy’s health and what we currently know about his case of sepsis.
Billy has established himself as one of the most charismatic performers in the entertainment industry, of course! On Broadway, he won a Tony Award for his electrifying role as Lola in «Kinky Boots», - and he has appeared in major productions, including «Smoky Joe’s Cafe» and «Grease». On screen, Billy gained international recognition for his role as Pray Tell, for which he won an Emmy Award, in the FX series «Pose». He also played the unforgettable Fairy Godmother in Amazon’s «Cinderella» and voiced Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins in «The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder» on Disney+.
When it came to «Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club», - Billy opened up about his experience and that of his stage partner Marisha Wallace, as the first black actors to play their roles in the show.
«Our stories are that we ran from the South to get to Europe, thinking we would be free, only to then be sent to our deaths alongside Jews», - Billy said in an interview with New York Theatre Guide in July 2025. «It's simple. We bring our authentic selves to these roles. And simply, as African Americans, that’s enough for us».
At the time of publication, Billy had not commented on his condition, but this usually happens when the body dangerously reacts to an infection. According to the Cleveland Clinic, bacterial infections — fungal, parasitic, and viral — are the most common causes of sepsis.
Since sepsis is not contagious, it cannot be transmitted to other people.
Sepsis is a condition that occurs in the body when its immune system dangerously reacts to an infection. This leads to inflammation, which can cause tissue damage and organ failure.
Sepsis can be deadly if not treated properly
«Due to a serious case of sepsis, Billy Porter is also forced to withdraw from the production», - read a statement from the production’s Instagram account. «His doctors are confident that he will fully recover, but recommend that he follow a calm schedule».
«Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club» is also closing earlier than planned. The final performance is scheduled for September 7, 2025.
Below are updates on Billy’s health and what we currently know about his case of sepsis.
Billy has established himself as one of the most charismatic performers in the entertainment industry, of course! On Broadway, he won a Tony Award for his electrifying role as Lola in «Kinky Boots», - and he has appeared in major productions, including «Smoky Joe’s Cafe» and «Grease». On screen, Billy gained international recognition for his role as Pray Tell, for which he won an Emmy Award, in the FX series «Pose». He also played the unforgettable Fairy Godmother in Amazon’s «Cinderella» and voiced Randall Leibowitz-Jenkins in «The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder» on Disney+.
When it came to «Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club», - Billy opened up about his experience and that of his stage partner Marisha Wallace, as the first black actors to play their roles in the show.
«Our stories are that we ran from the South to get to Europe, thinking we would be free, only to then be sent to our deaths alongside Jews», - Billy said in an interview with New York Theatre Guide in July 2025. «It's simple. We bring our authentic selves to these roles. And simply, as African Americans, that’s enough for us».
At the time of publication, Billy had not commented on his condition, but this usually happens when the body dangerously reacts to an infection. According to the Cleveland Clinic, bacterial infections — fungal, parasitic, and viral — are the most common causes of sepsis.
Since sepsis is not contagious, it cannot be transmitted to other people.
Sepsis is a condition that occurs in the body when its immune system dangerously reacts to an infection. This leads to inflammation, which can cause tissue damage and organ failure.
Sepsis can be deadly if not treated properly
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