BILLY ELLIOT'S 'Billys' Alvarez, Kowalik, Kulish Perform On The Early Show 5/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2009
Billy Elliot the Musical stars David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish will perform live on the Tuesday, May 5th telecast of CBS News' 'The Early Show.' The appearance will include all three boys performing 'Electricity.' 'The Early Show' airs from 7am - 9am on WCBS channel 2 in the tri-state area.
Photo Coverage: Serendipity 3 Presents the 'BILLY ELLIOT Too Tutu Sundae'
by Peter James Zielinski - May 7, 2009
The talented kids from Billy Elliot, including the 'ballet girls', Serendipity unveiled a brand new sweet concoction to honor the hit musical. The pink tutu wearing cast experienced The Billy Elliot Too Tutu Sundae for the first time on Thursday, April 30th.
STAGE TUBE: LIVE with Regis and Kelly Welcomes 'BILLY ELLIOT'
by Eddie Varley - May 2, 2009
During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'
Fidelity FutureStage Announces First Playwrighting Contest
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 25, 2009
Fidelity FutureStage®, the producers of Billy Elliot the Musical and Elton John today announced the first ever Fidelity FutureStage® Playwriting Contest - a unique opportunity for area high school students to become Broadway's youngest playwrights.
Photo Flash: Tommy Batchelor Joins BILLY ELLIOT
by Eddie Varley - March 24, 2009
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Tommy Batchelor has joined the rotation in the role of 'Billy Elliot.' Tommy joins Broadway's original Billys David Alvarez,Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulishon stage at the Imperial Theatre.
'Tommy is Billy', Batchelor Joins BILLY ELLIOT Rotation
by Eddie Varley - March 24, 2009
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Tommy Batchelor has joined the rotation in the role of ?Billy Elliot.' Tommy joins Broadway's original Billys David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish on stage at the Imperial Theatre.
Photo Coverage: BILLY ELLIOT Visits Fidelity FutureStage
by Peter James Zielinski - March 19, 2009
To celebrate the official kickoff to the Fidelity FutureStage Playwriting Contest, members of the Billy Elliot the Musical cast surprised students from three schools that were among the earliest contest registrants. David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish, the three young stars playing the title role in the new Broadway hit, made the students day with the surprise appearance.
The BILLY ELLIOT Workshop For Kids & Teens To Take Place 5/2
by Reynard Loki - March 10, 2009
A Class Act NY, New York City?s award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, is proud to announce that Billy Elliot stars Thommie Retter and Casey Whyland are coming to the studio to teach a one-day master class at Ripley-Grier Studios in New York City on Saturday, May 2nd. They will be joined by Nora Brennan of Nora Brennan Casting, the casting director responsible for assembling the child actors that put the show on the map.
BILLY ELLIOT Boys to Perform 'Electrcity' at BC/EFA ABC and SOAPnet Salute Mar. 9
by BWW News Desk - March 9, 2009
David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish, the three young stars playing the title role in the new Broadway hit, Billy Elliot the Musical will make a special guest star appearance at the 5th Annual 'ABC and SOAPnet Salute Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS,' performing the song 'Electricity.'
Cameron Mathison and the 'BILLY' Boys Visit GMA - Video Online
by Eddie Varley - February 27, 2009
'All My Children' actor Cameron Mathison and the stars of BILLY ELLIOT, David Alvarez, Kiril Kulish and Trent Kowalik visited Good Morning America on ABC Friday, February 27th. Mathison enlisted the help of the Broadway 'Billys' to get over his fear of...ballet!
BILLY ELLIOT Boys to Perform 'Electrcity' at BC/EFA ABC and SOAPnet Salute Mar. 9
by Robert Diamond - February 2, 2009
David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish, the three young stars playing the title role in the new Broadway hit, Billy Elliot the Musical will make a special guest star appearance at the 5th Annual 'ABC and SOAPnet Salute Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS,' performing the song 'Electricity.'
BILLY ELLIOT Plays Special Actor's Fund Performance 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2009
A hit in London and one of the most highly anticipated shows of the season, Billy Elliot officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre on Thursday, November 13th. The show will play a special Actor's Fund performance on Sunday, January 25th at 8pm. For tickets call 212-221-7300 ext. 133, email at 'tickets@actorsfund.com.
Actors Fund Hosts A BILLY ELLIOT Special Performance 1/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - January 20, 2009
The Actors Fund will host a Special Performance of Billy Elliot which is this Sunday, January 25th at 8 pm at The Imperial Theatre.
People can purchase tickets through the box office and telecharge at 212-239-6200. They can purchase premium tickets through The Actors Fund at 212-221-7300 ext. 133.
A hit in London and one of the most highly anticipated shows of the season, Billy Elliot officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre last night, Thursday, November 13th. The show will play a special Actor's Fund performance on Sunday, January 25th at 8pm. For tickets call 212-221-7300 ext. 133, email at 'tickets@actorsfund.com.
With music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, this joyful musical lit up Broadway as Elton John joined the cast for the Opening Night bows. BroadwayWorld's cameras caught the exciting moments as the curtain came down on a triumphant evening.
Directed by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot has played over 1,300 performances and recently celebrated its 3rd anniversary in London. Billy Elliot the Musical opened at London's Victoria Palace in May 2005 to unanimous critical acclaim. The production went on to sweep London's nine awards for Best Musical, including the Olivier, Evening Standard and Critics' Circle Theatre Awards. In London, Billy Elliot has now been seen by over 1.5 million people and has grossed over ?65 million. The musical opened to equal acclaim at the Capitol Theatre in Sydney, Australia in December 2007. The two current productions have played to over 2.3 million people.
Photo Coverage: BILLY ELLIOT at Bloomingdales
by Eddie Varley - January 16, 2009
Those three talented 'Billy Elliots' David Alvarez, Kiril Kulish and Trent Kowalik stopped by Bloomingdales on Lexington Avenue at 59th Street on Thursday January 15th to meet the fans and sign the hit musical's cast CD. BroadwayWorld tagged along with the terrific trio as they mixed and mingled! A hit in London and one of the most highly anticipated shows of the season, Billy Elliot officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre on Thursday, November 13th, 2008. With music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, this joyful musical lights up Broadway eight times a week!
Daldry Talks 'BILLY', Broadway and THE READER on Bloomberg TV
by Eddie Varley - January 8, 2009
BLOOMBERG TELEVISION program 'Night Talk,' host Mike Schneider welcomed Stephen Daldry, the director of the Golden Globe nominated film 'The Reader' and the mega hit musical Billy Elliot to his program yesterday, January 7th, the segment is now available online.
BILLY ELLIOT Plays Special Actor's Fund Performance 1/25
by Eddie Varley - December 11, 2008
A hit in London and one of the most highly anticipated shows of the season, Billy Elliot officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre last night, Thursday, November 13th. The show will play a special Actor's Fund performance on Sunday, January 25th at 8pm. For tickets call 212-221-7300 ext. 133, email at 'tickets@actorsfund.com.
TIME Magazine Picks Its TOP 10 PLAYS AND MUSICALS OF 2008
by Robert Diamond - December 8, 2008
From a groundbreaking American President to a historic economic collapse - with everything from the Olympics to Puppycam in between - TIME takes a comprehensive look at the year at was with the Top 10 of Everything of 2008.