Mark Ballas Returns to Broadway in Chicago

0:00This is Durham News Today, powered by AI and presented by the Daily News Now. Mart Ballas is heading back to Broadway to star as slick lawyer Billy Flynn in the long-running hit Chicago, starting April 6th. The dancing with the stars Pro, a three-time champion, will share the stage with his former dance partner Whitney Levitt, who plays Roxy Heart. Levitt also stars in secret lives of Mormon wives, and the duel has great chemistry from last season's show. Thomas got his start as a theater kid at 11 in the United Kingdom, training for eight years at Italia County Academy. At 18, he auditioned for the West End production of Chicago, but missed out on the ensemble role because he was too short. Now, decades later, it's a full circle moment for the performer who's previously appeared in Jersey Boys and Kinky Boots. Fans are buzzing about the reunion, especially after Ballas and Levitt crushed a performance of cell-block tango from Chicago on dancing with the stars. That strategic dance choice highlighted their sync, and soon after, Levitt auditioned

1:03for Roxy while Ballas sent in tapes for Billy Flynn. It all felt meant to be. Ballas has prepped intensely, learning the score he's known forever. He's seen the show over 30 times. A huge Bob Fossy fan, he admires the choreographer's clean, tortured style that influences his own dancing. Dancing Broadway's longest-running American musical, with past stars like Usher and Patrick Swayze in the role, is a dream. Oh, and for fun, Ballas was an extra in the first three Harry Potter movies pulled from his theater school days. He's ready to dive in, note Pat in hand, blending his dance routes with theater legacy. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.