Billy Porter News

Laguna Playhouse presents the first show of the new year with the roof-raising musical revue, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', music by Thomas “Fats” Waller. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Betsey Perlmutter has been appointed as the Vice President of Schirmer Theatrical, a part of Wise Music Group.

Featuring André's lo-fi brand of late-night entertainment and punk rock comedy, his performance at Terminal 5 in New York City was filmed for the half-hour special, and includes guest appearances from Emmy and Tony winning actor Billy Porter alongside fan-favorite characters The Grim Reaper and The Fridge Keeper.

NEW YORK CITY CENTER has revealed additional casting for Jelly’s Last Jam the second production of the 30th Encores! series.

George Street Playhouse in association with Primary Stages has revealed the complete cast for IBSEN’S GHOST: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy, a new play written by and starring Tony Award nominee Charles Busch.

Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything will make its world premiere at HERE, February 8–23.

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release an original cast recording for 'THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA' from LINCOLN CENTER THEATER.

With original musical numbers in each episode, the series included guest voice actors like Patti LuPone, Audra McDonald, Norm Lewis, Andrew Rannells, Billy Porter, Christopher Jackson, Jack McBrayer, Amber Ruffin, Yvette Nicole Brown, Craig Robinson, Tim Meadows, David Alan Grier, and more.

Kinky Boots has returned to Melbourne in a blissfully boutique production, produced by James Terry Collective. With a story that centres around the importance of accepting others for who they truly are, Kinky Boots seems relevant now more than ever before.

Donja R. Love announces Matty Mahoski as the recipient of the 2023 Write It Out! Prize for playwrights living with HIV. Mahoski's play, 'UN(IN)SURE,' was selected by Love from four finalists. Write It Out! is a program and prize for people living with HIV, designed to cultivate their artistic voice.

On Tuesday 28 November, Magic Mike Live in London celebrated its 5th Birthday at The Theatre at the Hippodrome Casino. Guests included Billy Porter, Steven Soderbergh, Ruthie Henshall and Vanessa Feltz. Check out photos here!

The Carbonell Awards adds four new judges to its panel, bringing the total number to 42. These judges will evaluate productions at professional theaters across South Florida.

See photos from a special Saturday Night on Broadway! The Music Box Theatre was graced by multiple celebrities on Saturday Night for the performance of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch. 

Black Theatre United (BTU) announced that the organization’s inaugural Gala on Monday, October 30, 2023 raised over $1.2 million to support BTU’s empowering programs in Mentorships, Student Internships, BTU’s Annual Advocacy Summit and BTU’s Education program.

Pittsburgh CLO announces THE PERFECT MATE at Greer Cabaret Theater from Feb 2-Mar 17, 2024. Get ready for a captivating musical experience.

Billy Porter releases his long-awaited new album, Black Mona Lisa. Executive produced by hitmaker Justin Tranter, Black Mona Lisa is Porter’s most personal creative endeavor to date. Black Mona Lisa the album boasts the title track “Black Mona Lisa” and features fan favorite singles “Baby Was A Dancer,” “Stranger Things,” “Fashion,” and more.

Check out our playlist of holiday songs from Broadway shows like White Christmas, Elf, Rent, She Loves Me and more, as well as classics sung by some of Broadway's biggest stars, such as Billy Porter, Julie Andrews, Kristin Chenoweth, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban, Leslie Odom, Jr., Norm Lewis, Idina Menzel, Angela Lansbury, Linda Eder, Matthew Morrison and many more.

Our Son, a new film starring Billy Porter and Luke Evans, will be released in theaters. The cast also includes Andrew Rannells, Isaac Powell, Phylicia Rashad, and Robin Weigert. Bill Oliver directed the film and co-wrote with Peter Nickowitz. It is produced by Fernando Loureiro and Eric Binns. Find out more details about how to see the film now!

Billy Porter will serve as a guest judge on tomorrow's Whitney Houston-themed episode of Dancing With the Stars. The seven remaining couples are 'Saving All Their Love' for the ballroom floor as they dance to hit songs from one of the bestselling music artists of all time.

Dozens of Broadway stars have come together to sing 'Bring Him Home' Les Misérables to bring attention to the hostages who were kidnapped on October 7, 2023. Watch the video here.