Adam Pascal Will Join CHICAGO as 'Billy Flynn,' 4/8

On Monday, April 8, 2013, Broadway's Chicago welcomes Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal in the role of slick criminal lawyer Billy Flynn.

Adam Pascal made his Broadway debut originating the role of Roger in Jonathan Larson's Rent, a role which he also played in the Off-Broadway premiere and later in London, and for which he received a 1996 Tony Award nomination.

He also originated the role of Radames in Broadway's Aida by Elton John and Tim Rice. His other Broadway credits include the final Emcee in the Sam Mendes/Rob Marshall production of Cabaret and the final Huey in Memphis. Pascal's other careet highlights include co-producing the Off-Broadway hit Fully Committed, performing alongside Queen's Brian May and starring as Freddy Trumper in Chess alongside Josh Groban and Idina Menzel.

Adam has three solo recordings -- Model Prisoner, Civilian and Blinding Light -- all of which are available on iTunes.

In the role of Billy Flynn, Pascal takes over for Christopher Sieber, who concludes his return engagement on Sunday, April 7. Chicago also stars Amy Spanger as Roxie Hart, Amra-Faye Wright as Velma Kelly, Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

As previously announced, celebrated actress, comedienne and radio host Christine Pedi (Forbidden Broadway, Talk Radio, Little Me) will make her Chicago debut as Matron "Mama" Morton beginning Monday, April 8.