Ghetto Superstar 2005

Opened: March 6, 2005
Closing: March 27, 2005

Ghetto Superstar - 2005 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Joseph Papp Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10003

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Damian & Stephen Marley Announce Co-Headlining Traffic Jam Tour 2024
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2023


In February and March 2024, the Grammy award-winning brothers Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Stephen “Ragga” Marley will launch their exclusive Traffic Jam Tour across North America. This marks the inaugural occasion in history when the brothers have jointly presented a curated set, offering a unique showcase to their fans.

'CCURRENTT' World Tour Will Bring the Best Contemporary Chinese Music Talent to Three Continents
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2023


The festival will feature an impressive spectrum of Chinese music genres, including C-Pop, Chinese Hip-hop and Chinese Rock, and will be headlined by some of China’s best talents, including Jolin Tsai, BEAUZ, Digi Ghetto (Mac Ova Seas, Mula Sakee, Thomeboydontkill), DXX, GALI, and The Life Journey.

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.

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.”

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.

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. 

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. 

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 16, 2020


The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!

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!

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks About His GOLDEN GLOBES Look on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 9, 2020


The Emmy, Tony and Grammy winner stars in the new movie a?oeLike a Bossa?? with Tiffany Haddish and Salma Hayek.

VIDEO: Billy Porter & Kirsten Dunst Talk First Kisses on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
by Sarah Leiber - Sep 19, 2019


After James Corden asked Billy Porter about acting in his first sex scene, Kirsten Dunst recalled her first kiss, which many think was with Brad Pitt in 'Interview with a Vampire.' Turns out, Kirsten's experience was on a school field trip in a dark elevator. Watch the video below!

VIDEO: Billy Porter Sings 'Home' From THE WIZ at the World Pride Opening Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2019


Billy Porter, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning star of FX Network's 'Pose,' closed the World Pride opening ceremony at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.

Billy Porter To Direct THE PURISTS at Huntington Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - Jun 18, 2019


Huntington Theatre Company announced today that tickets to The Purists are now on sale to the general public. The world premiere play, directed by Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter (Kinky Boots, 'Pose' on FX), will begin performances at the South EndCalderwood Pavilion at the BCA (527 Tremont St., Boston) on Friday, August 30, 2019 and will run through Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Ghetto Superstar FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Ghetto Superstar have there been?
Ghetto Superstar has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2005.

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