Give ‘em the old hocus pocus, Dossett! Tony nominee John Dossett begins performances in Chicago at Broadway’s Ambassador Theatre on January 19. He steps in for John O’Hurley as Billy Flynn, and will appear in the show through March 29.
Dossett was most recently seen on Broadway as Charles in the revival of Pippin. He earned a Tony nomination for his performance as Herbie in Gypsy opposite Bernadette Peters. His additional Great White Way credits include Newsies, Mamma Mia!, Ragtime and Fifth of July.
The current cast also includes Dylis Croman as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Matron “Mama” Morton and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine. Beginning January 22, Chicago alum Charlotte d’Amboise will return to the show as Roxie for 14 performances only. As previously announced, Jennifer Nettles and Carly Hughes will join the company beginning February 2 as Roxie and Velma, respectively.