'Chicago' Welcomes 2 New Billys: Caulfield & McCarthy

This Fall, the record-breaking, razzle-dazzle Broadway smash Chicago welcomes stage and screen star Maxwell Caulfield to the role of Billy Flynn for a special two-week holiday engagement beginning Monday, November 19 at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.)

Caulfield joins the Broadway cast of Chicago after having played Billy Flynn in the London production. Earlier this year he appeared Off-Broadway in the Manhattan Theatre Club's mounting of Charles Busch's Our Leading Lady. His notable film credits include The Real Blonde, Grease II and The Boys Next Door, in addition to his long-celebrated turn as Miles Colby on the acclaimed primetime television drama "Dynasty."

Caulfield is scheduled to appear as Billy Flynn through Sunday, December 2.

On Monday, December 3, Drama Desk Award nominee Jeff McCarthy (Urinetown) steps into the role of Billy Flynn for a five-week engagement through Sunday, January 13.

McCarthy most recently appeared on Broadway as Chieftain Dubhdara in The Pirate Queen. His other Broadway roles include Officer Lockstock in Urinetown, Terry Turner in Side Show, the Beast in Beauty and the Beast, Big Bob in Smile and Niko in Zorba, among others.

As of Monday, November 19, 2007, the Broadway production also stars Michelle DeJean as Roxie Hart, Tony nominee Brenda Braxton as Velma Kelly, Vincent Pastore as Amos Hart, two-time Emmy nominee Aida Turturro as Matron "Mama" Morton and R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine.

Directed by Walter Bobbie and choreographed by Ann Reinking, the Broadway revival Chicago is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Cast Recording. It is the eighth longest-running production in Broadway history, as well as Broadway's longest-running musical revival. This December, the London production will celebrate its 10th year on the West End.

For more information, visit www.ChicagoTheMusical.com

Chicago plays on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre (219 W. 49th St.). The regular performance schedule is as follows: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8PM; Tuesday & Sunday evenings at 7PM; Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2PM.

Tickets are scaled at $59 - $111.50 (all ticket prices include a $1.50 facility fee) and are available by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Ambassador Theatre Box Office. Regular Box Office hours are 10AM-8PM. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and Noon to 7PM Sundays.

Photos: Maxwell Caulfield; Jeff McCarthy (2007) by Walter McBride / Retna Ltd.