PHOTO FLASHBACK: KINKY BOOTS' Billy Porter as Middle School Sax Player

Broadway fans know Billy Porter as an explosively energetic performer who can blow the roof off of any house, but did you also know that he could blow the saxophone? At least he did at Reizenstein Middle School in Pittsburgh, as proved by this pic he's sharing on social media.

There's only a month left to see Billy Porter's Tony winning performance as Lola in Kinky Boots. After November 20th, he passes the heels over to Emmy-winner Wayne Brady.

But if won't be long before Billy Porter is back on Broadway again. This spring he'll be a member of the starry cast of George C. Wolfe's SHUFFLE ALONG, or, The Making Of The Musical Sensation Of 1921 And All That Followed.

Kinky Boots is a huge hearted and high heeled show, inspired by the true events of struggling shoe factory in Northampton and how the owner turned its fortunes around with the unlikely but spectacular help from Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. The show is a musical celebration about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind.

The stars of Kinky Boots currently include Billy Porter (Lola), Andy Kelso (Charlie), Haven Burton(Lauren), Daniel Stewart Sherman (Don), Courtney Wolfson (Nicola), and more. The show features a book by Harvey Fierstein, a score by Cyndi Lauper, and direction/choreography from Jerry Mitchell.

SHUFFLE ALONG Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed will have a new book byGeorge C. Wolfe, choreography by Savion Glover, and direction by Mr. Wolfe, and marks the first time that the writer/director and choreographer will have worked together since their 1996 hit Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk. Previews will begin Monday, March 14, 2016. Opening night is Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Music Box Theatre (239 West 45th Street).

SHUFFLE ALONG Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed will have music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Daryl Waters. The production will feature scenic design by Santo Loquasto, costume design by Ann Roth, sound design by Scott Lehrer, and lighting design by Jules Fisher andPeggy Eisenhauer. Shelton Becton will be the Musical Director.

In May 1921, the new musical Shuffle Along became the unlikeliest of hits, significantly altering the face of the Broadway musical as well as that of New York City. By the time Shuffle Along stumbled into town after a back-breaking pre-Broadway tour, it was deeply in debt and set to open at a remote Broadway house on West 63rd Street. In a season full of spectacles, such as Sally - a Ziegfeld musical - and yet another edition of George White's Scandals, Shuffle Along's failure was almost a foregone conclusion. New York City was still in the throes of the Depression of 1920. And, despite being celebrated vaudeville performers, Miller and Lyles and Sissle and Blake had never performed on Broadway, much less written a musical. But with an infectious jazz score and exuberant, unforgettable dancing, Shuffle Along ignited not just Broadway, but all of New York City. George Gershwin, Fanny Brice, Al Jolson, Langston Hughes, and famed critic George Jean Nathan were among the many fans who repeatedly flocked to West 63rd Street to see a cast which - during its run of 504 performances - featured such incipient luminaries as Josephine Baker, Paul Robeson, Florence Mills, Fredi Washington, and Adelaide Hall. Because of Shuffle Along, Uptown and Downtown met - and became one.

The 2016 Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed brings the original show back to glorious life, while simultaneously telling the heretofore unknown backstage saga of its creation - and how it changed the world it left behind.

Audra McDonald will star as the 1920s headliner Lottie Gee, the star of the original Shuffle Along. Brian Stokes Mitchell and Billy Porter will portray the book writers and performers F.E. Miller and Aubrey Lyles, and Brandon VictorDixon and Joshua Henry will play the songwriting team of Noble Sissle and Eubie Blake.

SHUFFLE ALONG Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed will be produced by Scott Rudin.