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Broadway’s Cabaret to Close Sept. 21 After Billy Porter Withdraws With Sepsis

The early shutdown follows Billy Porter's sepsis-related exit after weeks of falling grosses alongside the show's costly immersive build.

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Overview

  • Producers moved the final performance up to Sept. 21 at the August Wilson Theatre from a previously announced Oct. 19 end date.
  • Porter withdrew due to a serious case of sepsis, with doctors saying he is expected to make a full recovery and should rest.
  • Marty Lauter and David Merino, the production’s Emcee alternates, will share the role for the remaining performances with a schedule to be posted on the show’s social channels.
  • By closing, the revival will have played 18 previews and 592 regular performances.
  • Recent capacity fell below 70% with weekly grosses near $500,000 for a production reported at $23M-plus and not expected to recoup, while the London staging continues with Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada joining on Sept. 22.