O'Hurley Leads CHICAGO at Bass Concert Hall 6/17-19

Performing Arts Fort Worth proudly announces acclaimed actor John O'Hurley will play the role of Billy Flynn in CHICAGO: THE MUSICAL during its five-performance run at Bass Performance Hall on June 17-19, 2011. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 26, at 10:00 a.m.!

O'HURLEY is no stranger to the Billy Flynn character. A champion of "Dancing with the Stars" and a seasoned stage actor, O'Hurley has portrayed the fast-talking lawyer in the Broadway production of CHICAGO.

The announcement comes just as CHICAGO celebrates a Broadway milestone. As of today, it is now the fifth longest-running production in Broadway history.

One of People magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive," O'Hurley has become one of television's busiest and most versatile actors, show hosts, advertising heroes, and feature film stars. The award-winning actor is best known as "J. Peterman" on "Seinfeld," which is now the #1 syndicated series in the world, airing in 85 countries.

He danced his way into the hearts of America as the ultimate champion of the highly rated ABC show "Dancing with the Stars." In addition to starring in Chicago on Broadway, he served a two-year stint as the head of the Round Table, King Arthur, in Eric Idle's hilarious musical comedy "Monty Python's Spamalot" in Las Vegas.

On the small screen he can be seen weekly on the popular syndicated show "Family Feud."

As a follow-up to his Billboard chart topping CD Peace of Our Minds (which was the first independently produced CD to ever reach #13 on the Billboard music charts), O'Hurley recently released Secrets from the Lake, a collaboration of his piano compositions with cellist Marston Smith.

O'Hurley has written 2 books including his New York Times bestseller, It's OK to Miss the Bed on the First Jump: And Other Life Lessons Learned from Dogs, and Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework, First You Have To Do It.

When not performing, John maintains his single digit gold handicap by playing on the Celebrity Players Tour. Additionally, he lends his name and golf game to help charities close to his heart, especially Golfers Against Cancer and Child Development Institute. O'Hurley enjoys spending his free time with his wife Lisa and their young son William Dylan. Together they love to play golf, travel, play with their dogs, cheer for the Boston Red Sox, and entertain friends at their Beverly Hills home.

With a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, CHICAGO is the winner of six 1997 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and the Grammy award for Best Musical Cast Recording.

The national tour is directed by Scott Faris and choreographed by Gary Chryst. Walter Bobbie is the director of the original New York production and Ann Reinking was the original choreographer in the style of Bob Fosse. CHICAGO features set design by John Lee Beatty, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Ken Billington and sound design by Scott Lehrer. The production also features orchestrations by Ralph Burns, supervising music direction by Rob Fisher.

Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, CHICAGO has become a worldwide phenomenon with productions in 24 countries and 11 languages since 1996.

The record-breaking London production of CHICAGO continues to hold the record as the longest-running American musical in West End history. CHICAGO is also on tour throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as international tours in Australia and the United Kingdom.

CHICAGO is a production not to be missed. And all the reviewers agree. Time magazine calls it, "a triumph," Newsweek raves "smashing" and Entertainment Weekly sums it up by calling CHICAGO, "Broadway's most electrifying show."

Visit www.ChicagoTheMusical.com for more information.

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