West End production of Chicago announces Martin Kemp as the new Billy Flynn
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(Updated on 10 Apr 2020)
English actor, musician, and director **Martin Kemp** (*[Let It Shine](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/1902/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-west-end-transfer-of-the-band.aspx)* judge,* Celebrity Big Brother 2012, EastEnders, The Krays)* has been confirmed to be taking over the role of Billy Flynn from [**Cuba Gooding Jr.**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/post/1186/spotlight-on-cuba-gooding-jr.aspx) for the West End revival of [*Chicago*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/380/chicago-tickets.aspx), which is currently running at the [Phoenix Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/2/phoenix-theatre.aspx).
**Kemp **has a trained ear for music and is perhaps best known for being the bass guitarist for the four-member New Wave group Spandau Ballet. His experience on the band will make him a welcome addition to the production. Kemp's stage credits include *Peter Pan *and *Million Dollar Quartet. *
Cuba Gooding Jr. will continue in the role of the *suave* lawyer **until 30 June 2018** as scheduled. The Kander and Ebb musical made a comeback in London's West End back in March. The cast includes **Josefina Gabrielle** as Velma Kelly, **Sarah Soetaert** as Roxie Hart, and **Ruthie Henshall** as Mama Morton. For more on the [Phoenix Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/2/phoenix-theatre.aspx) production of *Chicago, *click [here](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/post/1184/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-west-end-revival-of-chicago.aspx).
*[Chicago](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/380/chicago-tickets.aspx) *is currently booking **until 6 October 2018.** Now is your last chance to see Cuba Gooding Jr. take to the stage with his fiery performance before his final curtain falls on **30 June.**
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Purchase your tickets to *Chicago *[here](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/380/chicago-tickets.aspx).