Lee Mead announced as 'Billy Flynn' in UK tour of CHICAGO
It has been announced that much-loved star of stage and screen Lee Mead will join the UK and Ireland tour of the international smash hit musical Chicago, playing the role of Billy Flynn.
Mead will join the previously announced Gemma Collins as Mama Morton, Faye Brookes as Roxie Hart, Djalenga Scott as Velma Kelly, Jamie Baughan as Amos Hart and B.E. Wong as Mary Sunshine, opening at the Sunderland Empire from 31 May.
The cast is completed by Ishmail Aaron, Michelle Andrews, Gabby Antrobus, Delycia Belgrave, Joel Benjamin, Tanisha-Mae Brown, Daniel Clift, Callum Fitzgerald, Emily Goodenough, Billie Hardy, Aaron Jenkins, Liam Marcellino, Theo Reece, Hollie Jane Stephens and Harrison Wilde.
Following her previous run, international recording artist Sinitta will reprise the role of Mama Morton at the Grand Opera House, Belfast (6-11 June), Theatre Royal, Plymouth (14-18 June) and Venue Cymru, Llandudno (25-30 July) due to popular demand.
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