Image Credit: Getty Images for ABA Billy Porter is one of the most iconic and theatrical performers out there, and until recently, he was starring as Emceee in Broadway's Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Unfortunately, he had to back out due to a "serious case of sepsis," the company shared in September 2025. Naturally, fans of Billy were concerned about his condition and wondered how he even got it in the first place. "Due to a serious case of sepsis, Billy Porter must also withdraw from the production," a statement from the production's Instagram account read.