Billy Porter, Jerry Mitchell and Wayne Brady at Inside Tony Winner Billy Porter's Last KINKY BOOTS Curtain Call Photo
Billy Porter, who has played over 800 performances in the role of 'Lola' and won both a Tony Award and a Grammy Award for his work in Broadway's KINKY BOOTS, took the stage in his final historic performance last night, November 20, 2015. Porter made a touching speech during his final curtain call and passed off the iconic red boots to his successor, Wayne Brady. Check out photos from the sweet event below!
Date Taken: November 21, 2015
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