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Billy Porter on "La Cage Aux Folles"

Billy Porter speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the off-Broadway revival of the musical "La Cage Aux Folles," working with Wayne Brady and recent health issues.

Jun 15

Billy Porter returns to Broadway

Tony and Grammy winner Billy Porter joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about stepping into the role of the Emcee in Cabaret, a dream three decades in the making. Porter previously starred in the production's London run.

Jul 21, 2025

Award-winning actor Billy Porter on the DNC

Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter joined CBS News to discuss the Democratic National Convention, the state of LGBTQ rights in the U.S. and his thoughts on the 2024 election.

Aug 20, 2024

Beloved trans activist Cecilia Gentili remembered at St. Patrick's Cathedral

Loved ones chanted the name of their dear friend as they packed the cathedral dressed to the nines.

Feb 15, 2024

Billy Porter on memoir, new song and career

Billy Porter's powerful memoir, "Unprotected," is coming out in paperback. The Tony, Grammy and Emmy winner and fashion icon joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about overcoming his struggles and his new song.

Oct 24, 2022

Billy Porter at an event honoring Carol Burnett

Billy Porter says he has to sell house amid actors' strike

"I was supposed to be in a new movie, and on a new television show starting in September. None of that is happening," Porter shared.

Aug 8, 2023

Billy Porter on new romance film

Emmy, Grammy and Tony award winner Billy Porter joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his film directorial debut with "Anything's Possible” and the importance of telling stories that include transgender joy.