Original A Chorus Line Star Sammy J. Williams Dies at 69 Gotham Rex 6 years ago Original A Chorus Line Star Sammy J. Williams Dies at 69 The Tony winner originated the role of Paul. Share: Broadway’s Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts Reunite to Play Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr. In This New MusicalDateFebruary 9, 2019In relation toPlaybillSammy: A Musical Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. Begins in Chicago December 9DateDecember 9, 2017In relation toPlaybillOriginal A Chorus Line Star Baayork Lee Will Stage New National Tour; Cast SetDateJanuary 3, 2018In relation toPlaybill