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Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Peter Mazurowski will join the cast of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical, in the role of ‘Billy.' Joining him will be Neil McCaffrey and Gabriel Rush alternating in the role of ‘Michael.'

David Bologna returned to the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of Michael, Billy's best friend on June 16th. Bologna received a 2009 Tony nomination for his performance as 'Michael.' He is scheduled to play his final performance on Sunday, August 8th.

Billy Elliot the Musical and Broadway In Chicago have joined with other special partners to create an exciting series of events to ring in the Back to School season.

The Ballet Girls of Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT will host a free dance warm-up on July 31 to celebrate National Dance Day, the show's official website announces. The warm-up will be held at 12:45pm outside Broadway's Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue).

The Ballet Girls of Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT will host a free dance warm-up on July 31 to celebrate National Dance Day, the show's official website announces. The warm-up will be held at 12:45pm outside Broadway's Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue).

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment are announcing, with Broadway In Chicago, that tickets for the finAl Block of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL in Chicago will go on sale Friday, July 16, 2010. After a successful 10-month run, BILLY ELLIOT will play its final Chicago performance on January 15, 2011. This finAl Block of performances runs from October 26, 2010 through January 15, 2011 and includes popular holiday performances.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that the first national tour of Billy Elliot the Musical, the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, will play its final performance in Chicago on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph Street).

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment are announcing, with Broadway In Chicago, that tickets for the finAl Block of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL in Chicago will go on sale Friday, July 16, 2010. After a successful 10-month run, BILLY ELLIOT will play its final Chicago performance on January 15, 2011. This finAl Block of performances runs from October 26, 2010 through January 15, 2011 and includes popular holiday performances.

The 2009 Tony Award winning Best Musical is calling all real life Billy Elliots to participate in the new podcast series, Billy Elliot: Express Yourself. The Broadway Company of Billy Elliot is looking for fans of all ages and backgrounds to tell their personal stories of discovery or triumph-whether it's finding a hidden talent, following their dreams or creating change within their community.

Actress Kristen Bell is in talks to star with Drew Barrymore in the upcoming film 'Whales,' contactmusic.com reports. The film is based on a true story of a journalist and a charity worker who worked together to free whales trapped in Arctic ice, while dealing with tension between Russia and the United States. Bell would play the journalist, who relies on her looks to create a story.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that David Bologna will return to the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of ‘Michael,' Billy's best friend. Bologna received a 2009 Tony nomination for his performance as ‘Michael.' He is scheduled to begin performances on Wednesday, June 16th and will play his final performance on Sunday, August 8th.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that David Bologna will return to the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of ‘Michael,' Billy's best friend. Bologna received a 2009 Tony nomination for his performance as ‘Michael.' He is scheduled to begin performances on Wednesday, June 16th and will play his final performance on Sunday, August 8th.

The young stars of BILLY ELLIOT were cheering on the Blackhawks last night! The ‘Hawks won just in time for Tommy Batchelor to come out for his final bow with his Blackhawks Hat on, too!

Billy Elliot the Musical will be the season opener of Durham Performing Arts Center's 'Third Spectacular Season' from October 30- November 14, 2010. Individual tickets go on sale beginning June 7, 2010, with two easy ways to purchase at DPACnc.com or 919-680-2787.

Billy Elliot the Musical will be the season opener of Durham Performing Arts Center's 'Third Spectacular Season' from October 30- November 14, 2010. Individual tickets go on sale beginning June 7, 2010, with two easy ways to purchase at DPACnc.com or 919-680-2787.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical, featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, will be presented in San Francisco as part of the 2010-2011 SHN Best of Broadway season.

Billy Elliot the Musical will be the season opener of Durham Performing Arts Center's 'Third Spectacular Season' from October 30- November 14, 2010. Individual tickets go on sale beginning June 7, 2010, with two easy ways to purchase at DPACnc.com or 919-680-2787.

Billy Elliot on Broadway will play a new performance schedule beginning May 31, 2010: Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm, Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at 2pm and 7:30pm. In addition, there will be special holiday schedules for July 4th weekend and Labor Day weekend, with information available at www.telecharge.com.

As BroadwayWorld previously reported, NBC has just announced it's '10-'11 primetime line-up. Today, BroadwayWorld brings you the trailers for each of the new, highly anticipated comedy and drama series. Click below to see previews of Becki Newton's new show, 'Love Bites,' 'Outlaw' starring God of Carnage alum Jimmy Smits, 'Harry's Law' featuring Kathy Bates and Hairspray's Brittany Snow and more!

The new Fall Schedule features all-drama lineups on Mondays and Wednesdays, and all comedies on Thursdays, plus unscripted programming into compatible dramas on Tuesdays and Fridays. The high-quality series include new comedies such as 'Outsourced,' Love Bites,' 'Perfect Couples,' 'Friends With Benefits' and 'The Paul Reiser Show.' The new dramas are 'The Cape,' 'Harry's Law,' 'Outlaw,' 'Undercovers,' 'The Event,' 'Chase' and 'Law & Order: Los Angeles.'