Giuseppe Bausilio facts for kids
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Giuseppe Bausilio
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| Born | June 20, 1997 Bern, Switzerland
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Giuseppe Bausilio (born June 20, 1997) is a talented Swiss actor, dancer, and singer. He is famous for his amazing performances in theater shows. You might know him as "Billy" in the Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway, or as "Race" and "Davey" in Newsies the Musical. Giuseppe also played Alfie in the fourth season of the TV show The Next Step and Michael Fiorelli in the 2020 movie Ode to Passion.
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Giuseppe's Journey in Acting and Dance
Starting Out in Switzerland
Giuseppe Bausilio began his professional career in his hometown of Bern, Switzerland. He performed in many operas and ballets at the Bern Theatre and Theater im Kafigturm. This early experience helped him become the skilled performer he is today.
Becoming Billy Elliot
Giuseppe's big break came after he placed third in a dance competition. He was invited to try out for the main role of "Billy" in Billy Elliot the Musical. He got the part in the Chicago production of the show. He shared the role with other young actors like Cesar Corrales and Tommy Batchelor.
Giuseppe performed in Chicago until October 2010. After that, he joined the National Tour of the show. He continued to play Billy, sharing the role with other talented dancers such as Michael Dameski and Lex Ishimoto.
Broadway Debut and Other Roles
In May 2011, it was announced that Giuseppe would be the next "Billy" on Broadway. He made his Broadway debut in July that year. He stayed with the show until November 2011.
Later, Giuseppe joined another popular Broadway show, Newsies, starting in October 2013. He played the character "Race." He also took on the role of Alfie in season four of the Canadian TV series The Next Step, which is a drama about dancers.
More recently, Giuseppe starred as Michael Fiorelli in the movie Ode to Passion. This independent musical film was released on Amazon Prime Video in July 2020.
Stage Performances
Giuseppe has performed in many different stage productions. Here are some of his notable roles:
| Date | Production | Role | Theatre | Note |
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| 2006 | Falstaff | Little Devil | Bern Theatre | Bern, Switzerland |
| 2007 | Mazepa | Boy | ||
| Sleeping Beauty | The Wolf | |||
| 2008 | Alice in Wonderland | The Rabbit | Theater im Kafigturm | |
| The Nutcracker | Fritz | Bern Theatre | ||
| April 3, 2010– October 10, 2010 |
Billy Elliot: The Musical | Billy | Oriental Theatre | Chicago, Illinois |
| October 30, 2010– June 9, 2011 |
Various Theatres | National Tour | ||
| July 3, 2011– November 6, 2011 |
Imperial Theatre | Broadway | ||
| October 8, 2012– November 4, 2012 |
Spring Awakening | Melchior | TBG Theatre | New York City |
| October 7, 2013– December 1, 2013, June 3, 2014 – August 22, 2014 |
Newsies the Musical | Race u/s Davey |
Nederlander Theatre | Broadway |
| December, 2015– April 03, 2016 |
Aladdin | Ensemble | New Amsterdam Theatre | Broadway |
| July 31, 2016– January 29, 2017 |
Cats | Carbucketty | Neil Simon Theatre | Broadway |
| March 15, 2017– April 08, 2018 |
Hello, Dolly! | Ensemble | Shubert Theatre | Broadway |
| May 2018 – January 20, 2019 |
Hamilton | Samuel Seabury/Ensemble | CIBC Theatre | Chicago, Illinois |
| June, 2019– August, 2022 |
Charles Lee/Ensemble | Richard Rodgers Theatre | Broadway | |
| October 2024- July 2025 |
Sunset Boulevard | Swing u/s Artie |
St. James Theatre | Broadway |
Film and Television Roles
Giuseppe has also appeared in films and TV shows:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | First Position | Self | Documentary film |
| 2013 | Dead Man Down | Teen with Sun Glasses | Film |
| 2016–2017, 2019 | The Next Step | Alfie | Main role (season 4); guest role (season 7) |
| 2020 | Ode to Passion | Michael Fiorelli | Streaming film |
Awards and Achievements
Giuseppe Bausilio has won several awards for his dancing and performing skills:
- Jazz Competition Bern, CH 1st Place
- Ravenna Youth America Grand Prix World Ballet Competition 2nd Place (2008)
- Youth America Grand Prix (World Dance Competition) 3rd Place (2009)
- Concour Le Chausson (Paris Dance Competition), 1st Place (2009)
- MAB, Maria Antonietta Berlusconi International Ballet Award, 1st Place (2010), Milano Teatro Manzoni
- New York Final Youth American Grand Prix World Ballet Competition 3rd Place (2011)
- Youth America Grand Prix (World Dance Competition) 3rd Place (2011)
- Youth America Grand Prix (World Dance Competition) 2nd Place (2012)
- Competition in "LES CHAUSSON D’OR" 2nd Place (2012) (Paris, FR)
See also
In Spanish: Giuseppe Bausilio para niños
