BILLY HARTUNG

Billy Hartung is a Pittsburgh native who has appeared on Broadway, off-Broadway, in films, television and in regional theatres throughout the country.  Billy can currently be seen singing and dancing in the movie musical "CHICAGO" (Miramax).  He is thrilled to have been invited to perform at the 75th Annual Academy Awards (ABC) and The 25th Anniversary of the Kennedy Center Honors (CBS) where he danced in a tribute to Chita Rivera.  Selected as an "upNcomer" by Intheatre Magazine, he is proud to have been featured in the "Original Casts" of three Broadway shows.  The critically acclaimed Side Show, the hit musical Footloose and he was one of five featured artists in Liza Minnelli's heartfelt tribute Minnelli on Minnelli: at The Palace Theatre.  Other highlights include productions with Pittsburgh City Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, New York City Centers ENCORES!, The Paper Mill Playhouse, The Goodspeed Opera House, The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, The Manhattan Theatre Club, The Arizona Theatre Company and Lucille Lortels' White Barn Theatre.  Favorite roles include: the revival of Stephen Sondhiem's Follies (Young Buddy), West Side Story (Riff), The Fantasticks (Matt), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Frank), and Annie (Rooster).  Billy can be heard singing on the Original cast albums of Side Show, Footloose, Minnelli on Minnelli: Live at the Palace, Stephen Sondhiems' Follies - the complete recording and Chicago - The Motion Picture Soundtrack.  Other film credits include: Striking Distance (Columbia Pictures), Guilty Until Proven Innocent (Movie of the Week) and an Award winning Independant film called "PG."  His favorite Leading Lady: his wife Sharon and his Favorite Role: Being a Daddy.

Billy is currently on the Performing Arts Faculties at The Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), The Pennsylvania Governors School for the Arts, Dance Workshop By Shari.  He graduated with honors from the BFA program at Point Park University and is currently an active member of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity Association, the American, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the American Guild of Variety Artists.  Billy also teaches seminars and workshops about the realistic journey a young performer takes in a career in the performing arts.