John O'Hurley, one of the star of TV's Dancing with the Stars, will make his Broadway debut when he joins the cast of Chicago on January 16. O'Hurley will play Billy Flynn through March 26 at the Ambassador Theatre.
In addition to Dancing with the Stars, O'Hurley's TV credits include Seinfeld and countless primetime guest spots. He has also lent his voice to several popular cartoons such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Father of the Pride, Kim Possible and Family Guy. O'Hurley has stage experience as well. He has appeared in national tours of Pirates of Penzance, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Brigadoon and Same Time Next Year.
The award-winning revival of Chicago currently stars Brooke Shields as Roxie Hart, Luba Mason as Velma Kelly, Clarke Peters as Billy Flynn, Debra Monk as Matron Mama Morton, P.J. Benjamin as Amos Hart and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine. Huey Lewis will play Billy Flynn beginning on November 1. Charlotte d'Amboise is expected to return to the role of Roxie Hart from October 31 through January 16, when Robin Givens will take over the part.
