Billy Porter News

This week, artists from across the nation traveled to Ucross for the start of Fall 2023 session, which marks the 40th anniversary of the acclaimed artist residency program.

Discover the latest news as award-winning actor Billy Porter joins the celebration at Stonewall National Museum, Archives and Library. Get event details, date, and location information in this must-read article. Don't miss this exclusive event!

 Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced that Billy Porter will join as a producer the upcoming world premiere jazz musical BILLY STRAYHORN: SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR, on stage September 19 to October 8 at the O’Reilly Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Black Theatre United has announced its inaugural Gala, set to take place on Monday, October 30 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. Supported by Business for Good (BFG), the theme is “A Salute to Broadway Legends: Past, Present, and Future” and will be a star-studded evening in celebration of the indelible mark that Black culture has had and continues to have on Broadway.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of Broadway veteran Clifton Oliver, who died yesterday, August 2, 2023.

US actor Billy Porter has said the absense of playbills in UK theatre is “disrespectful” to performers.

The Amazon Literary Partnership has announced that Ucross received a grant to support its program and operations. Ucross is among the list of 93 Amazon Literary Partnership Grant Recipients this year. In 2023, the Amazon Literary Partnership awarded nearly $1 million in funding to literary nonprofit organizations.

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the return of A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL, December 15-23 at the historic Byham Theater. This year's production directed by Scott Evans will feature lavish costumes and thrilling effects.

Tony Award-winner Jane Krakowski is set to host Tectonic Theater Project's (Moisés Kaufman, Founding Artistic Director; Matt Joslyn, Executive Director) annual benefit, A Tectonic Cabaret, Monday, October 2, 2023 with a cocktail hour at 6:30 PM and performances at 7:30 PM at Sony Hall (235 W 46th Street).

Idina Menzel has released her new single, 'Beast', which is available to download and stream here. The track is off her upcoming album, 'Drama Queen,' which is set to be released on August 18.

The group also has the rare distinction of being joined by such masterful musicians as John Scofield (Charlies Mingus, Miles Davis), sax legend Donny McCaslin (David Bowie, Bobby McFerrin), renowned “Bayou-soul” singer-songwriter Marc Broussard, and SNL bassist James Genus (Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea), among others. 

BMC Dance, performances and conversations with choreographers Eleanor Hullihan, Rashaun Mitchell, Silas Riener and Mina Nishimura, is set for Saturday, August 5, 2023 at  Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center.

 Pittsburgh Public Theater has announced the full cast and creative team of its upcoming world premiere musical Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For, starring Darius de Haas as legendary jazz composer Billy Strayhorn.

Billy hasn't even broken a sweat yet!

“Broke A Sweat” is the fifth offering from Billy Porter's The Black Mona Lisa album and we've got a first listen to the dance floor aimed tune.

Join the emotional journey of Clé Holly's FOUR at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This deeply moving musical tells the story of a string quartet facing an uncertain future. Experience the power of music and relationships in this compelling play with live music. Get your tickets now and don't miss this must-see musical event.

Idina Menzel worked alongside global hitmakers Nile Rodgers, Jake Shears, Justin Tranter, Sir Nolan, Simon Wilcox, Laura Veltz, Jim Eliot, Maty Noyes, Mitch Allan, Lindy Robbins, Chantry Johnson, Michelle Zarlenga and more to create her new album. Watch a video with a preview of the upcoming song now!

In celebration of the artist residency program's 40th anniversary, Ucross is hosting a gala and fundraising dinner on Wednesday, September 27. Ucross will present Gov. Mark Gordon and First Lady Jennie Gordon with its Outstanding Patrons of the Arts Award for their generosity and commitment to the arts in Wyoming. 

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present rising star Alexa Xioufaridou Moster on Saturday, July 29th at 7:00pm. 

Reboot Studios has joined the producing team for the Broadway run of Just For Us, the acclaimed one man show about antisemitism from comedian Alex Edelman.