Birdie Blue 2005

Opened: June 23, 2005
Closing: July 17, 2005

Birdie Blue - 2005 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Second Stage Theatre
307 West 43rd Street (at 8th Avenue) New York, NY

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Miracle Chance, Ellis Kirk & More to Join HEATHERS at The Other Palace This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023


Heathers the Musical, will be ushering in a new cast from 21st February at The Other Palace, with the show now booking until 3 September 2023.

A Guide to Broadway Guest Stars on BLUE BLOODS
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2023


While the series' recurring cast includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg, and more, guest stars have included Audra McDonald, Kelli O'Hara, Joanna Gleason, Adrienne Warren, Jinkx Monsoon, Norm Lewis, Norbert Leo Butz, and more. Check out a list of Broadway guest stars on Blue Bloods now!

Billy Porter to Sing John Bucchino's 'A Mama Like Mine' on Mariah Carey's CBS Christmas Special
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 18, 2022


Songwriter John Bucchino has revealed that Billy Porter will be performing his song 'A Mama Like Mine' on Mariah Carey's upcoming Christmas Special, MARIAH CAREY: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!, airing Tuesday, December 20th on CBS.

Kate Gosselin, Mel B & More Join Fox's SPECIAL FORCES: THE ULTIMATE TEST
by Michael Major - Sep 7, 2022


SPECIAL FORCES: THE ULTIMATE TEST (wt), a series in which household names endure some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the Special Forces selection process. There are no votes, and no eliminations – just survival. These celebrities are so used to being in the spotlight quickly learn the meaning of “no guts, no glory.”

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for New ANNIE National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2022


Leapin’ Lizards! The full cast and creative team has been announced for the all-new tour of the iconic Tony Award®-winning musical ANNIE. In the title role of Annie is Ellie Pulsifer, a 12-year-old actress from South Florida, making her tour debut. 

VIDEO: Billy Porter Reacts to Gov. DeSantis' Complaint Against Drag Show Brunch on THE VIEW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2022


Billy Porter recently appeared on The View, commenting on Florida Governor DeSantis filing a complaint against a Miami restaurant after a video showed children at its drag brunch event. Watch the clip here.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks A STRANGE LOOP's Tony Win, New Movie 80 FOR BRADY & More on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2022


Billy Porter appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss A Strange Loop's Tony win, his upcoming movie '80 for Brady' with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Rita Moreno, plus much more! Watch here!

Billy Porter to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2022


The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon has announced its guests for July 28 – August 4. Thursday, July 28: Guests include Mark Wahlberg, Billy Porter and musical guest AJR.

Billy Porter to Direct Episode of Fox's ACCUSED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2022


Billy Porter is set to direct an episode of Fox’s upcoming anthology drama series “Accused.”

Meet the Cast of THE MUSIC MAN; Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2021


The Music Man officially begins previews tonight on Broadway! Meet the cast bringing the iconic musical back to the stage!

Billy Porter Named to Insider's List of 100 People Transforming Business
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2021


Tony Award winner Billy Porter has been named to Insider's 100 People Transforming Business, which 'profiles 100 business leaders across 10 distinct sectors who are innovating, sparking trends, and tackling global challenges.'

Broadway Dreams Will Honor Billy Porter at December Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2021


For this year's gala the Foundation will be honoring Emmy, Tony, and Grammy award winning actor and singer Billy Porter, who also served as a key founding faculty member for the arts education nonprofit.

VIDEO: Billy Porter on His Struggles Growing Up, Career Triumphs, and More on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2021


This morning, CBS Sunday Morning aired a segment on actor-dancer-singer-director and Broadway veteran Billy Porter. In the interview, Porter talks with correspondent Seth Doane about a childhood filled with years of rejection, doubt and abuse – and about how he survived and triumphed.

Listen: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine & Bill Irwin
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - Aug 9, 2021


Today's episode features stage and screen star Bill Irwin. 'I grew up in the 1950s with Jackie Gleeson, Art Carney, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin as my heroes, which of course I only new through this fairly new medium... I came into being right at the cusp of this technology that we live in,' Irwin explained. 

VIDEO: Billy Porter Delivers the 2021 LGBTQ State of the Union
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2021


Billy Porter once again delivers the LGBTQ State of the Union tomorrow, Tuesday, March 30 at 12pm EST. After a year of tragedy and triumph, he​ reminds us, “We will feel joy again soon,” as he reflects on the past year while looking forward to the one ahead. 

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

New Remix of Billy Porter's 'Finally Ready' Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2021


A new remix of Billy Porter's 'Finally Ready' has been released today! UK house label, Defected Records released 'Finally Ready' from The Shapeshifters featuring Porter earlier this June. On November 13, they released two new remixes of the track from house music producer, David Penn and Polish production team, Catz and Dogz.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Defines What Beauty Means to Him on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 28, 2020


James Corden asks Billy Porter to take part in Late Late Show and Tell, and Billy shares an ashtray his mother made before she lost use of her hands. After, Reggie Watts asks Billy for his definition of beauty.

Billy Porter & Aaron Sorkin Guest on THE LATE LATE SHOW Next Week
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 23, 2020


Billy Porter and Aaron Sorkin will appear on 'The Late Late Show With James Corden' next week! See the full list of guests below.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks About The Power of a Star Entrance on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 21, 2020


Billy Porter talks about the protocols the cast and crew of Pose are taking in order to resume filming during the coronavirus pandemic, shares what it's like to work with Beyonce's stylist and reveals how losing the lead role in a middle school production of Oliver Twist helped him discover the power of a star entrance.

Billy Porter Hosted The ACLU's Bill of Rights Gala
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 5, 2020


Billy Porter hosted this Sunday's ALCU Bill of Rights Gala, which consisted of an hour-long program celebrating the work of the ACLU. The event also served as a call to vote.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Performs 'For What It's Worth' at the Democratic National Convention
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2020


Billy Porter  performed 'For What It's Worth' to conclude Day 1 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Performs 'Finally Ready' for NYC Pride 2020
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 17, 2020


Billy Porter performed a live virtual rendition of a?oeFinally Readya?? for the NYC Pride 2020 TV special. 

Billy Porter Announces #BillyPorterFashionChallenge on Instagram
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2020


Billy Porter took to Instagram to issue a fashion challenge to his followers with the instructions: Be creative!

Billy Porter to Voice a Character on Tonight's Episode of THE SIMPSONS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2020


Billy Porter will voice the character of Desmond on tonight's episode of The Simpson's!

Birdie Blue FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Birdie Blue have there been?
Birdie Blue has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2005.
What awards has Birdie Blue been nominated for?
Birdie Blue has been nominated for the Performance category at the Obie Awards. S. Epatha Merkerson received this nomination for her role in the show.
What awards has Birdie Blue won?
Birdie Blue has won the Performance (Obie Awards) for S. Epatha Merkerson.

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