Known worldwide as a dynamic powerhouse performer, first for his Tony-winning role as Lola in “Kinky Boots” and then for his Emmy-winning role as PrayTell in “Pose,” Billy Porter isn’t afraid to take on new challenges. The actor makes his feature directorial debut this month with “Anything’s Possible,” a teen romance about a trans girl experiencing first love. As a longtime member of and advocate for the LGBTQ community, the “Pose” star was a natural fit to helm this story that treats its trans protagonist as any other teenager. Love and joy are central themes in the movie, which never makes an obstacle of the character’s trans-ness.
Shot and set in Porter’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the movie stars many of Porter’s friends from his early days in the theater. “Anything’s Possible” was also produced by Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, prolific...
Shot and set in Porter’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the movie stars many of Porter’s friends from his early days in the theater. “Anything’s Possible” was also produced by Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and David Hinojosa, prolific...
- 7/24/2022
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Paper Mill Playhouse presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, winner of the 2002 Drama Desk and Tony Award for Best Musical. This show features Ashley Kate Adams Miss Dorothy Brown, Brenda Braxton Muzzy Van Hossmere, Billy Bustamante Bun Foo, Jeff Kready Jimmy Smith, Burke Moses Mr. Trevor Graydon, Lenora Nemetz Mrs. Meers, James Seol Ching Ho, Jessica Sheridan Miss Flannery and Laurie Veldheer Millie Dillmount. Thoroughly Modern Millie will be directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Denis Jones.
- 4/12/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Paper Mill Playhouse presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, winner of the 2002 Drama Desk and Tony Award for Best Musical. This effervescent musical romp will feature Ashley Kate Adams Miss Dorothy Brown, Brenda Braxton Muzzy Van Hossmere, Billy Bustamante Bun Foo, Jeff Kready Jimmy Smith, Burke Moses Mr. Trevor Graydon, Lenora Nemetz Mrs. Meers, James Seol Ching Ho, Jessica Sheridan Miss Flannery and Laurie Veldheer Millie Dillmount. Thoroughly Modern Millie will be directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Denis Jones. Thoroughly Modern Millie will run at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from tonight, April 10 through May 5, 2013. The official press opening is Sunday, April 14, at 700pm.
- 4/10/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Paper Mill Playhouse will present Thoroughly Modern Millie, winner of the 2002 Drama Desk and Tony Award for Best Musical. This effervescent musical romp will feature Ashley Kate Adams Miss Dorothy Brown, Brenda Braxton Muzzy Van Hossmere, Billy Bustamante Bun Foo, Jeff Kready Jimmy Smith, Burke Moses Mr. Trevor Graydon, Lenora Nemetz Mrs. Meers, James Seol Ching Ho, Jessica Sheridan Miss Flannery and Laurie Veldheer Millie Dillmount. Thoroughly Modern Millie will be directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Denis Jones. Thoroughly Modern Millie will run at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from April 10 through May 5, 2013. The official press opening is Sunday, April 14, at 700pm.The cast met the press just yesterday and you can check out photos from the event below...
- 4/4/2013
- by Walter McBride
- BroadwayWorld.com
Paper Mill Playhouse has announced the cast for Thoroughly Modern Millie, winner of the 2002 Drama Desk and Tony Award for Best Musical. This effervescent musical romp will feature Ashley Kate Adams Miss Dorothy Brown, Brenda Braxton Muzzy Van Hossmere, Billy Bustamante Bun Foo, Jeff Kready Jimmy Smith, Burke Moses Mr. Trevor Graydon, Lenora Nemetz Mrs. Meers, James Seol Ching Ho, Jessica Sheridan Miss Flannery and Laurie Veldheer Millie Dillmount. Thoroughly Modern Millie will be directed by Paper Mill Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee with choreography by Denis Jones. Thoroughly Modern Millie will run at the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from April 10 through May 5, 2013. The official press opening is Sunday, April 14, at 700pm.
- 3/8/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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