Giuseppe Bausilio


Giuseppe Bausilio 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.

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.
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. 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. 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. 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.

Stage

Filmography

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2011First PositionSelfBess KargmanDocumentary film
2013Dead Man DownTeen with Sun GlassesNiels Arden OplevFeature film
2016Tango on the BalconyAbdullahMinos PapasShort film
2020Ode to PassionMichael FiorelliJack DaniniFeature film

Television

YearTitleRole
2010The Oprah Winfrey ShowSelf
2016Broadway.com #LiveatFiveSelf
2016–17The Next StepAlfie

Awards