Sebastián Yatra to Make Broadway Debut in ‘Chicago’

The Latin Grammy-winning music sensation will make his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in the hit musical ‘Chicago’, a magazine can exclusively reveal. He’ll star in the show for a limited four-week engagement at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City.

“Getting to Broadway was something I had imagined but it seemed impossible,” Yatra says. “Now that it is coming true in Chicago, which is such an iconic show, it fills me with great excitement.”

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“I remember many years ago when I went to see Evita on Broadway with Ricky Martin starring in it. 

It blew my mind to see a Latino on Broadway, also performing in English,” Yatra added. “This commitment requires a lot of discipline, and I can’t wait to learn from the cast and crew.” 

Yatra has released a diverse range of music, from romantic ballads to Latin pop and reggaeton. He also won two Latin Grammys for best pop song (“Tacones Rojos”) and best pop vocal album (Dharma).

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Chicago is the longest-running American musical in history, despite its original 1975 production being a flop, despite starring legends Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera. The story, about two murderous women seeking fame through their crimes, was revived in 1996 with Ann Reinking and Bebe Neuwirth.

The revival won six Tony Awards, including Best Revival and a trophy for James Naughton, who played Billy Flynn. Choreographed by Bob Fosse and restored by Reinking, the show features beloved songs like ‘All That Jazz’ and ‘Razzle Dazzle’. 

-Sushmita Sarkar