San Antonio-born actor Ricardo Chavira, who graduated from the University of the Incarnate Word before his television career took off, is headed to the Broadway stage this year.
Chavira has joined the cast of the upcoming world premiere Broadway production of David Lindsay-Abaire’s “The Balusters,” entertainment industry news website Deadline reports.
The play is described as “a raucous, wild ride through a small community with big feelings,” according to Deadline, and centers on a “neighbor-versus-neighbor battle royale.” The production also stars Tony Award winner Renée Elise Goldsberry (“Hamilton”) and Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas, of “The Waltons” fame. The play’s opening night is set for April 21.
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Chavira, best known for his role as Carlos Solis opposite Eva Longoria in the popular ABC series “Desperate Housewives,” has performed on stage over the years, including in London’s West End and as part of several off-Broadway and regional theater productions.
His more recent roles include guest spots on NBC’s “Chicago P.D.” and ABC’s “Will Trent.” He also played Tejano superstar Selena’s father in Netflix’s “Selena: The Series,” and had recurring roles in ABC’s “Scandal” and the CW’s “Jane the Virgin.” Last year, he appeared in the streaming detective series “Ballard,” a spin-off of the long-running Prime Video original drama “Bosch.”
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Chavira, 54, grew up in San Antonio and graduated from Lee High School in North East Independent School District before attending UIW. His father, Juan Antonio Chavira, was a Bexar County court master.
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