We want Billy! B-I-Double L-Y! Lucky for us, Jane the Virgin star Jaime Camil starts performances as Chicago's razzle-dazzle story swirler Billy Flynn on May 31. We already got a feathery first look at him in character, and we can't wait to see him take the stage. He will assume the role for a five-week stint, stepping in for Ryan Silverman.
One of the most well-known actors in the Spanish-speaking world, Camil made his Broadway debut in Latinologues in 2005. He plays Rogelio de la Vega in Jane the Virgin, and his other screen credits include Pulling Strings, 200 Cartas, La fea más bella, Por ella soy Eva and Qué pobres tan ricos. Camil has recorded four platinum-selling albums and has led many musicals in his native Mexico City including West Side Story, Hook, Aladdin and El diluvio que viene; he has also been seen on stage in The Mambo Kings.
The sizzling, Tony-winning revival Chicago also currently stars 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.
Be sure to catch Camil in the toe-tapping revival at the Ambassador Theatre through July 3!