Giuseppe Bausilio

Giuseppe Bausilio (born June 20, 1997) is a Swiss actor, dancer, and singer. Bausilio is best known for his portrayal of "Billy" in the Broadway, Chicago, and National Tour productions of Billy Elliot the Musical, as well as his performances as "Race" and "Davey" in the Broadway production of Newsies the Musical and as Michael Fiorelli in the feature film, Ode to Passion.

Giuseppe Bausilio
Bausilio in 2012
Born (1997-06-20) June 20, 1997
Bern, Switzerland
OccupationActor, dancer, singer and Producer
Years active2006–present
Websitegiuseppebausilio.com

Career

Bausilio began his professional career performing in multiple operas and ballets at the Bern Theatre and Theater im Kafigturm in his hometown of Bern, Switzerland.[1][2]

After placing third in a dance competition, Bausilio was invited to audition for the part of "Billy" in Billy Elliot the Musical. After the audition he was cast in the Chicago production of the show along with Cesar Corrales, Tommy Batchelor and J.P. Viernes.[3] He remained with the production through October 10, 2010, at which time he joined the National Tour production of the show.

In May 2011, Bausilio was announced as the next "Billy" in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical replacing the departing Jacob Clemente.[2] Bausilio made his Broadway Debut that July, and remained with the show through November 6, 2011. Bausilio began performances as "Race" in Newsies on October 7, 2013.[4][5] Giuseppe starred as "Alfie" in Season 4 of The Next Step.

He recently starred in the lead role of Michael Fiorelli in the independent musical feature film Ode to Passion, which was released exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on July 10, 2020.[6]

Stage
DateProductionRoleTheatreNote
2006
Falstaff
Little Devil[2]
Bern Theatre
Bern, Switzerland
2007
Mazepa
Boy[2]
Sleeping Beauty
The Wolf[2]
2008
Alice in Wonderland
The Rabbit[2]
Theater im Kafigturm
The Nutcracker
Fritz[2]
Bern Theatre
April 3, 2010–
October 10, 2010
Billy Elliot: The Musical
Billy
Oriental Theatre[7][8]
Chicago, Illinois
October 30, 2010–
June 9, 2011
Various Theatres
National Tour[9][10][11]
July 3, 2011–
November 6, 2011
Imperial Theatre[2][12]
Broadway
October 8, 2012–
November 4, 2012
Spring Awakening
Melchior[13]
TBG Theatre
New York City
October 7, 2013–
December 1, 2013,
June 3, 2014 – August 22, 2014
Newsies the Musical
Race
Nederlander Theatre
Broadway
July 31, 2016–
January 29, 2017
Cats
Carbucketty
Neil Simon Theatre
Broadway
March 15, 2017–
Present
Hello, Dolly!
Ensemble
Shubert Theatre
Broadway
May 2018
Hamilton
Samuel Seabury/Ensemble
CIBC Theatre
Chicago, Illinois

Filmography
Year Title Role Director Notes
2011 First Position Self Bess Kargman Documentary film
2013 Dead Man Down Teen with Sun Glasses Niels Arden Oplev Feature film
2016 Tango on the Balcony Abdullah Minos Papas Short film
2020 Ode to Passion Michael Fiorelli Jack Danini Feature film

Television
Year Title Role
2010 The Oprah Winfrey Show Self
2016 Broadway.com #LiveatFive Self
2016–17 The Next Step Alfie

Awards
  • Jazz Competition Bern, CH 1st Place[14]
  • Ravenna Youth America Grand Prix World Ballet Competition 2nd Place (2008)[15]
  • Youth America Grand Prix (World Dance Competition) 3rd Place (2009)[16]
  • Concour Le Chausson (Paris Dance Competition), 1st Place (2009)[17]
  • New York Final Youth American Grand Prix World Ballet Competition 3rd Place (2011)[14]
  • Youth America Grand Prix (World Dance Competition) 3rd Place (2011)[18]
  • Youth America Grand Prix (World Dance Competition) 2nd Place (2012)
  • Competition in "LES CHAUSSON D’OR" 2nd Place (2012) (Paris, FR)

References
  1. Hetrick, Adam. "Giuseppe Bausilio Will Be Broadway's Next Billy Elliot". Archived from the original on September 14, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  2. "Giuseppe Bausilio Joins Broadway Cast of BILLY ELLIOT". Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  3. Smith, Sid (May 9, 2010). "Meet the boys of 'Billy Elliot'". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  4. "Play Bill Vault Credits". Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  5. "IBDB Credits". Retrieved November 5, 2013.
  6. "ODE TO PASSION DEBUTS ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO JULY 10". Retrieved June 26, 2020.
  7. "Tommy Batchelor, Giuseppe Bausilio and Cesar Corrales to Headline Billy Elliot Tour". Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  8. Gans, Andrew. "Chicago Production of Billy Elliot Closes Nov. 28; Toronto Is Next Stop". Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  9. Garcia, John. "Theater review: Billy Elliot at Winspear Opera House in Dallas". Archived from the original on August 16, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  10. Moore, John. "It's great to be Billy Elliot". The Denver Post. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  11. Dicks, Roy C. "'Billy Elliott' at DPAC offers plenty; at times, too much". Archived from the original on December 12, 2010. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  12. "Julian Elia Joins Cast of Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT". Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  13. "Frank Wedekind's Spring's Awakening, With Giuseppe Bausilio and Lizzy DeClement, Begins Oct. 8". Archived from the original on January 3, 2013. Retrieved February 22, 2013.
  14. "AS Ballett-Diplome und Auszeichnungeng". Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  15. "Meet the Billys – Chicago: Billy Elliot the Musical". Archived from the original on September 17, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  16. "YAGP 2009 YAGP 10th Anniversary New York City Finals Winners". Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  17. "PALMARES DU CHAUSSON D'OR 2009". Archived from the original on November 8, 2011. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  18. "YAGP 2011 NY, New York City Finals". Archived from the original on March 15, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
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