Brady leaves ‘Chicago’ cast
Wayne Brady, who was to star as Billy Flynn in the Los Angeles engagement of the national tour of “Chicago,” has had to bow out due to a strained voice. An understudy, Lloyd Culbreath, filled in for him at a preview Tuesday night; as of Wednesday’s official opening, he was being replaced by Gregory Harrison.
Harrison, who has been playing the role in the national tour for more than a year, will remain in the musical for the L.A. run, which continues at the Pantages Theatre through Feb. 20.
Brady ended a three-month run in the show on Broadway in early December.
After experiencing vocal strain during the past week, he was advised by his doctor to withdraw from the L.A. engagement.
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