Lead actor Billy Porter's health issues force "Cabaret" to close a month early on September 21.

The Broadway production of "Cabaret" will close on September 21, a month earlier than planned, due to lead actor Billy Porter's sepsis diagnosis. Porter, who played the Emcee, is expected to fully recover but needed to step away for health reasons. The show, which faced financial challenges, opened in April 2024 and has struggled with box office numbers.