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TV: Ugly Betty's Mark Indelicato Meets Billy Elliot
by James Sims - Oct 21, 2008


We caught up with 'Ugly Betty's' Mark Indelicato at the Imperial as the young actor interviewed Billy Elliot's 3 leading 'men'.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek of BILLY ELLIOT, Opening on Broadway 11/13
by Reynard Loki - Oct 17, 2008


A hit in London and one of the most highly anticipated shows of the upcoming theatre season, Billy Elliot began preview performances on October 1, 2008. With music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical opens at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (240 W 45th St) Thursday, November 13th.

Banderas, Fierstein, John, Menzel, Peters, Miranda and More Appear on Carols for a Cure 10
by Robert Diamond - Oct 11, 2008


Rock-It Science Records presents Broadway's Greatest Gifts: Carols for a Cure, Volume 10. Featuring highlights from the Volumes 1-9, as well as the incredible talents of stars from the 2008 Broadway season, the annual holiday CD benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA). This two-disc set offers 36 original and traditional holiday songs recorded especially for this benefit CD, and features the cast of Billy Elliot with the premiere of an original song by Elton John, 'Cold Christmas.' Included are the voices of Antonio Banderas, Harvey Fierstein, Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters, and Andréa Burns, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nick Jonas and American Idol's Constantine Maroulis and Ace Young, plus new recordings with performances by stars from In the Heights, South Pacific, Wicked plus many more! Also performing on this year's CD are Rosie's Broadway Kids, young students in the performing arts program founded by Rosie O'Donnell.

Benanti to Teach 'Gypsy' Broadway Artists Alliance Class 11/23
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 10, 2008


Broadway Artists Alliance, the dynamic not-for-profit educational organization that is gaining a reputation for ensuring the future of great Broadway talent by bringing together Broadway artists and promising young performers announces their 2008/2009 series of monthly master classes.

Photo Coverage: First Broadway Preview of 'Billy Elliot'
by Walter McBride - Oct 2, 2008


A hit in London and one of the most highly anticipated shows of the upcoming theatre season, Billy Elliot began preview performances last night, October 1, 2008. With music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical opens at Broadway's Imperial Theatre on Thursday, November 13th.

'BIlly Elliot' Celebrates Broadway Premiere in UK by Releasing 300,000 New Tickets
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008


To celebrate the show's Broadway premiere, 300,000 new tickets will be released for sale on 1 October for the London production of Billy Elliot the Musical, taking bookings to 24 October 2009.

'Billy Elliot' Soars at the Imperial Starting Tonight, 10/1
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 1, 2008


A hit in London and one of the most highly anticipated shows of the upcoming theatre season, Billy Elliot the Musical begins preview performances tonight, October 1, 2008. With music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical opens at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (240 W 45th St) Thursday, November 13th.

Theater Talk Returns First Week in October
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008


The popular series THEATER TALK returns the first week in October for a new season of lively and entertaining interviews relating to the world of the stage and particularly the 2008-09 theater season in New York. Viewers may see it on public television (see list at end of release) or online at www.cuny.tv/series/theatertalk.

Boggess, Butler, Hanks, Ellis and MORE Added to 'Broadway on Broadway' Performance Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2008


Spamalot's Drew Lachey will host Broadway on Broadway 2008 on Sunday, September 14th at 11:30 a.m., it was announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance.

Drew Lachey to Host 'Broadway on Broadway' 9/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2008


Spamalot's Drew Lachey will host Broadway on Broadway 2008 on Sunday, September 14th at 11:30 a.m., it was announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance.

Broadway Artists Alliance Announces Complete Fall/Winter Schedule ; Blackwell and Balderrama to Teach
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 9, 2008


Broadway Artists Alliance, the dynamic not-for-profit educational organization that is gaining a reputation for ensuring the future of great Broadway talent by bringing together Broadway artists and promising young performers announces their 2008/2009 series of monthly master classes.

Tony Bennett to Perform at NSMT on 12/7
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 8, 2008


The legendary Tony Bennett, an artist who moves the hearts and touches the souls of his audiences, will perform live at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at a special 6:00 p.m. show. Known as 'the singer's singer,' the fifteen-time Grammy Award winner has sold over 50 million records worldwide and performs to sold-out audiences receiving rave reviews everywhere he appears. Don't miss this chance to experience the musical magic and artistry of Tony Bennett in NSMT's intimate theater in the round!

Boggess, Butler, Hanks, Ellis and MORE Added to 'Broadway on Broadway' Performance Lineup
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 8, 2008


Spamalot's Drew Lachey will host Broadway on Broadway 2008 on Sunday, September 14th at 11:30 a.m., it was announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance.

Rapp and Schultz Among Writers in World Premiere of SPIN
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


the stageFARM (Alex Kilgore, Artistic Director and Carrie Shaltz, Founder / Executive Director) has announced the line-up of plays that will comprise the world premiere of SPIN, a series of new short plays (commissioned on the timely topic) by Adam Rapp, Gina Gionfriddo, Judith Thompson, Elizabeth Meriwether, and Mark Schultz. With direction by Alex Kilgore and Evan Cabnet, SPIN begins performances Friday evening, October 3, 2008, for a limited engagement through Saturday evening, November 8, at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street between Barrow & Bedford Streets).

12 Year Old Dancer Admitted to Iowa University; Being Eyed for 'Billy Elliot'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


Alex Ko was recently admitted to Iowa University's dance program at the tender age of 12-years-old.

Holland and Pflueger Are West End's Two New 'Billy Elliots '
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 28, 2008


om Holland (age 12 from Kingston-upon-Thames) and Tanner Pflueger (age 13 from Norfolk, Nebraska, USA) are to join the cast of the Billy Elliot the Musical next month to play the title role following in the footsteps of Jamie Bell who created the iconic role on film, and sixteen other boys who have played Billy on stage at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Drew Lachey to Host 'Broadway on Broadway' 9/14
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 25, 2008


Spamalot's Drew Lachey will host Broadway on Broadway 2008 on Sunday, September 14th at 11:30 a.m., it was announced today by The Broadway League and The Times Square Alliance.

13, A New Musical Announces Its Teenage Cast and Band
by Robert Diamond - Aug 14, 2008


The complete teenage cast and teenage band was announced today for 13, A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown (Parade, The Last Five Years).

Photo Coverage: Cast of 'Billy Elliot' Meet and Greet the Press
by Walter McBride - Jul 29, 2008


On July 29th, 2008 the cast and creative team of the upcoming Broadway musical 'Billy Elliot' met the press. With music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical opens at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (240 W 45th St) Thursday, November 13th.

Photo Flash: New West End 'Billy Elliot'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2008


Today, Monday 23 June 2008, thirteen year-old Fox Jackson-Keen will make his West End Stage debut in the title role in the multi-award winning Billy Elliot the Musical.

Broadway League Releases Season End Statistics
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2008


The Broadway League has released end-of-season statistics for the 2007-2008 Broadway season, which began May 28, 2007 and ended May 25, 2008, showing a slight decline in both paid attendance and grosses.

TV: Broadway Beat - Billy Elliot and Easter Bonnet!
by Broadway Beat - May 3, 2008


This week on Broadway Beat catch a sneak preview of the eagerly anticipated, 'Billy Elliot' featuring a performance by Elton John - and highlights from the 2008 Easter Bonnet Competition - only right here on BroadwayWorld!

Baltimore/Washington Backstage - April 25, 2008
by Charles Shubow - Apr 28, 2008


Photo Coverage: Preview Performance of 'Billy Elliot'
by Walter McBride - Apr 23, 2008


On April 22nd Broadway's three Billy Elliots, for BILLY ELLIOT- THE MUSICAL were introduced to the public, and gave a special preview performance of the show.

Photo Coverage: 'Billy Elliot' Meet & Greet
by Walter McBride - Apr 23, 2008


On April 22nd the press met David Alvarez, Kiril Kulish and Trent Kowalik the three boys set to alternate the role of Billy Elliot.

Other Productions of Billy Elliot

2005   West End Original London Production
West End
2008   Australian Production
2008   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2010   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour 2nd National Tour
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