Brent Barrett returns to Chicago as the razzle-dazzling lawyer Billy Flynn.
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 will appear in the show through November 29.