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Cabaret to End Broadway Run Sept. 21 After Billy Porter Withdraws With Sepsis

The costly immersive staging has struggled at the box office in recent weeks.

Overview

  • Producers moved the final performance up from the previously announced Oct. 19 date following Porter's exit.
  • Marty Lauter and David Merino, the production’s alternates, will share the Emcee role for the remaining shows, with schedules to be posted on the show’s social channels.
  • Porter is recovering from a serious case of sepsis, and his doctors expect a full recovery with rest.
  • Recent reports cite weekly grosses near $500,000 and capacity below roughly 70% against very high costs estimated above $23 million, with the production not expected to recoup.
  • By closing, the revival will have logged 18 previews and 592 regular performances since April 2024, with Marisha Wallace continuing as Sally Bowles through the final performance.