Director Billy Porter and Arrangements/Orchestrations James Sampliner at Photos: Billy Porter-Helmed THE LIFE Concludes Performances at Encores! Photo
Just last night, New York City Center Encores! wrapped up The Life, directed and adapted by Billy Porter. The production starred Jelani Alladin as Lou, Alexandra Grey as Queen, Antwayn Hopper as Memphis, Grammy nominee Mykal Kilgore as Young JoJo, Grammy Award winner Ledisi as Sonja, Erika Olson as Mary, Destan Owens as Old Jojo, and Ken Robinson as Fleetwood. Check out photos from inside closing night.
Date Taken: March 21, 2022
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Christian Dante White, Audra McDonald and Billy Porter attend the Shuffle Along Cast Party at Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 28, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Lincoln Center)
Date: 2026-09-29From: Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert After Party
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Christian Dante White, Audra McDonald and Billy Porter attend the Shuffle Along Cast Party at Rose Theater, Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 28, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Lincoln Center)
Date: 2026-09-29From: Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert After Party
Christian Dante White, Audra McDonald and Billy Porter
Date: 2026-09-29From: Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert After Party
Billy Porter, Fran Drescher
Date: 2026-09-29From: Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert After Party
Cast of Shuffle Along
Date: 2026-09-28From: Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert with Audra McDonald, Billy Porter & More
Cast of Shuffle Along
Date: 2026-09-28From: Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert with Audra McDonald, Billy Porter & More
Billy Porter
Date: 2026-09-28From: Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert with Audra McDonald, Billy Porter & More
Billy Porter
Date: 2026-09-28From: Photos: Inside the SHUFFLE ALONG... Reunion Concert with Audra McDonald, Billy Porter & More
Billy Porter and cast
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