Stephen Daldry News

Billy Elliot the Musical features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, and is directed by Stephen Daldry with choreography by Peter Darling.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Tade Biesinger will join the cast of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical, in the role of ‘Billy.' The production which recently celebrated its 1,000 performance at the Imperial Theatre welcomes Biesinger as the thirteenth ‘Billy' to perform on Broadway. Current ‘Billy' Alex Ko will play his final performance May 15, 2011 at 7:30pm.

Today, 13 April 2011, twelve year old Ryan Collinson from Southport, becomes the twenty-sixth boy to play the title role in the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical. The internationally award-winning show, which opened a the Victoria Palace Theatre in 2005, has been seen by over 6 million people worldwide, including 3 million in the West End. Ryan becomes the 56th boy to play Billy Elliot worldwide since Jamie Bell in the award-winning film.

Fox Associates announces its stellar 2010-2011 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Alongside the previously announced engagement of Broadway's latest sensation BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical; will be Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, a stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater, making its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL the new musical comedy, direct from Broadway & based on the hit movie; and NEXT TO NORMAL winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS returns to round out the six show series.

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical celebrated 1,000 performances on Broadway on Friday, April 8th, 7:30pm at the Imperial Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the moment and brings you photo coverage below.

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical will celebrate 1,000 performances on Broadway this Friday, April 8th, 7:30pm at the Imperial Theatre (246 West 45th Street).

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical will celebrate 1,000 performances on Broadway this Friday, April 8th, 7:30pm at the Imperial Theatre (246 West 45th Street).

Time Warner Cable Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America - Milwaukee invites you to experience the sounds and splendor of Broadway at the Marcus Center throughout 2011-2012.

In his forty-year-career in show business Sir Elton John has amassed more accolades, awards - Grammys, Emmys, Tonys and Golden Globes among them - and accomplishments than nearly anyone else around. His sheer, awe-inspiring, rock-star-to-the-nth audacious awesomeness is just part and parcel of the whole fabulous package that John's larger-than-life persona, on and off the stage, can command - and does, then and now. While Elton John Night this week on AMERICAN IDOL may have ran hot-and-cold, a look back at even Sir Elton's most recent successes, such as last year's Leon Russell collaboration THE UNION - who guests with John on SNL as a special musical guest tonight - and his enchanting Broadway hits THE LION KING, BILLY ELLIOT and AIDA - the former two recipients of Best Musical and the latter Best Score, respectively - show he is not stopping anytime soon (ANIMAL FARM: The Musical, based on the novel by George Orwell, is coming to a West End stage later this year!). Which brings us to tonight - SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - and what we can hope to expect from the self-confessed king of tantrums and tiaras, live and in person in his sketch comedy debut.

Every now and again a show comes along that wins all the awards, sells out the houses and gets all the praise and I simply look at it and ask, "Why?" Well, the Paramount is currently presenting one of those shows. The national tour of the Best Musical Tony Award winning "Billy Elliot The Musical" has come to town and now after having seen the production I still ask, "Why?" Why is this so popular?

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to Seattle from March 22 through April 3, 2011 at The Paramount Theatre.

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to ASU Gammage from April 26- May 8. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards. Tickets are on sale now.

Billy Elliot has taken over Toronto! Opening night was March 1st and the city has clearly fallen in love with this show. BWW is thrilled to be bringing you interviews, photos and behind the scenes fun as Billy Elliot settles into our city. Today we speak with Anne Tolpegin, who plays Billy's Mum.

The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) and Broadway in Columbus (BIC) today announced a six-show, seven-week Broadway season for 2011-12. Subscriptions for the Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series go on sale today, and features three Columbus premieres-Billy Elliot, Shrek, and Memphis.

Fox Associates announces its stellar 2010-2011 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Alongside the previously announced engagement of Broadway's latest sensation BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical; will be Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, a stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater, making its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL the new musical comedy, direct from Broadway & based on the hit movie; and NEXT TO NORMAL winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS returns to round out the six show series.

Locking in the theatrical treasure that is the long running multi Tony-Award® winning musical is the dynamic international hit, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL. Broadway Across America-Fort Lauderdale continues its long time tradition of providing local theater-goers with the best of current and classical musical theater showstoppers to celebrate the 20th Anniversary 2011-2012 subscription season presented by Florida Theatrical Association in association with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Every now and again a show comes along that wins all the awards, sells out the houses and gets all the praise and I simply look at it and ask, "Why?" Well, the Paramount is currently presenting one of those shows. The national tour of the Best Musical Tony Award winning "Billy Elliot The Musical" has come to town and now after having seen the production I still ask, "Why?" Why is this so popular?

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to Seattle from March 22 through April 3, 2011 at The Paramount Theatre.

PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh, presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America, proudly announces the 2011/2012 season. PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh, one of the city's premier entertainment series, is sponsored by The PNC Foundation. This season presents an exceptional array of live entertainment on the Cultural District's world-class stages.

Billy Elliot has taken over Toronto! Opening night was March 1st and the city has clearly fallen in love with this show. BWW is thrilled to be bringing you interviews, photos and behind the scenes fun as Billy Elliot settles into our city. Today we speak with Patrick Mulvey, who talks about his role as the older brother, and also provides insight into the historical background of the show.