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 Sep 09 25
Billy Porter’s serious illness revealed amid closing of ‘Cabaret’ revival on Broadway
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Billy Porter’s serious illness revealed amid closing of ‘Cabaret’ revival ...
Key FactsBroadway’s ‘Cabaret’ Ends Early After Porter’s Illness
Sep 9, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The Broadway revival of ‘Cabaret’ is concluding its run early on September 21 following Billy Porter’s withdrawal caused by sepsis.

  • Porter was scheduled to perform as the Emcee through October 19 in a 13-week engagement.

  • Producers praised Porter’s performance and confirmed medical advice expects his full recovery.

  • Marty Lauter and David Merino will share the Emcee role during the production’s final two weeks.
    • I want to make sure that I say that. It’s so easy to lean into the negative of things, and I want to make sure that there are lots of positive things happening.
    — Billy Porter reflecting on the changes in Broadway and the need to recognize the positive.
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 Jun 16 25
Glenn Close, Billy Porter Join 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping': Glenn Close and Billy Porter have joined the sprawling cast of "Hunger Games: Sunrise ...
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Glenn Close, Billy Porter Join 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'
Key FactsMajor Stars Join Hunger Games Prequel Cast
Jun 16, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Glenn Close and Billy Porter have been cast as Drusilla Sickle and Magno Stift in the upcoming film.

  • The story is set during the 2nd Quarter Quell, featuring 48 tributes competing in the deadly games.

  • This prequel adapts Suzanne Collins’ fifth book and centers on Haymitch Abernathy as the protagonist.

  • Francis Lawrence directs with a screenplay by Billy Ray; the movie premieres on November 20, 2026.
    • Glenn Close is a dream Drusilla. She brings so much of her intellect and imagination to each role, creating characters who are unforgettable and iconic.
    — Producer Nina Jacobson spoke about the casting of Glenn Close as Drusilla Sickle.
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