Brent Barrett Returns to Broadway's Chicago in October

Brent Barrett is returning to Broadway’s Chicago. The Broadway favorite will step back into the razzle-dazzling role of Billy Flynn on October 5 for an eight-week return engagement through November 29 at the Ambassador Theatre.

A longtime stage vet, Barrett’s most recent credits include starring as the Phantom in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian Hotel and Casino. He received an Olivier Award nomination for his starring role in the London premiere of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate. In addition to Chicago, his other Broadway roles include Frank Butler in the Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun opposite Reba McEntire, Charles Castleton in Dance a Little Closer, Baron Felix Von Gaigern in Grand Hotel and Maximillon in the revival of Candide. His Off-Broadway credits include Closer Than Ever, March of the Falsettos, The Death of Von Richtofen, The Time Of Cuckoo and a musical version of Portrait of Jenny. His film and television credits include The Producers, Hercules, Longtime Companion, All My Children, Another World and Guiding Light. He will release his third solo recording, a Christmas CD entitled Simple Gifts, in November.

Barrett joins current Chicago stars Bonnie Langford as Roxie Hart, Deidre Goodwin as Velma Kelly, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and Kecia Lewis-Evans as Matron "Mama" Morton.