Photo Coverage: BILLY ELLIOT Turns Two! Portrait Unveiling and Party

By: Nov. 17, 2010
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Billy Elliot the Musical had their second anniversary on Broadway Saturday, November 13, 2010. The Broadway company celebrated turning two with a party and caricatures unveiling at Tony's DiNapoli this Tuesday, November 16.

They are the newest addition to Tony's diNapoli's prestigious Broadway Wall of Fame and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the portrait unveiling! Previous inductees include: Daniel Radcliffe, Whoopi Goldberg, Hugh Jackman, David Hyde Pierce, Harry Connick Jr., Cyndi Lauper, Chita Rivera, Corbin Bleu and dozens of others. Click here for more information on the restaurant.

The unveiling ceremony and party was hosted by restaurateur Bruce Dimpflmaier and emceed by media personality Valerie Smaldone. The original oil painting was created by "Broadway Wall of Fame" artist Dan May and poster copies were signed by the stars will be auctioned off at a future event to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Billy Elliot the Musical winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry.

Billy Elliot is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community and changes his life forever.


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