The Broadway revival of “Cabaret” will shutter nearly a month ahead of schedule after its star, Billy Porter, was forced to step away due to health issues.

Producers announced that the show will now conclude its run at the August Wilson Theatre on Sept. 21, four weeks earlier than the previously set closing date of Oct. 19, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Porter, who joined the production in July as the Emcee alongside Marisha Wallace as Sally Bowles, is recovering from what producers described as “a serious case of sepsis.” According to the statement, doctors expect Porter to “make a full recovery” but have advised him to rest.

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