Billy Elliot Headed to Bway Fall '08; Auditions Begin 11/11

Universal Pictures, Working Title and Old Vic Productions announced today that they will be holding open auditions in New York City and Boston on November 11 and 18, 2006, respectively, to find boys for the upcoming Broadway production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL. They are looking for boys, ages ten through thirteen, to play the roles of 'Billy' and 'Michael.'

Now in its second smash year in London, after garnering an extraordinary nine 2005 Olivier Award Nominations-including a win for Best New Musical, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is scheduled to open on Broadway in the Fall of 2008.

Based on the wildly successful feature film that captured hearts and minds worldwide, BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is the funny, heartwarming tale of a young boy with a dream, and a feel-good celebration of his triumph against the odds. Baz Bamigboye of The Daily Mail calls BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL "a theatrical masterpiece!"

Bringing the production to the Broadway stage is the original London creative team of Stephen Daldry (director), Elton John (music) and Lee Hall (book and lyrics). Mr. Daldry and Mr. Hall were also the creative team behind the film.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL features choreography by Peter Darling, scenic design by Ian MacNeil, costume design by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Paul Arditti.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn and Sally Greene. Angela Morrison and David Furnish are Executive Producers.

Children's Casting Director: Nora Brennan Casting

Audition requirements are as follows:
· All boys must be able to dance, sing and act.
· The maximum height is 5'.
· All boys must bring: a recent photo, sneakers (and tap and ballet shoes if possible), plenty to drink, lots of energy and comfortable clothes (no leotards or tights).
· There is no need to prepare audition pieces. All necessary material will be taught.

The New York City audition will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at Hilton Theatre Studios (Hilton Theatre Stage Door, 214 W. 43rd Street). Sign up begins at 10:00 am. Audition begins at 11:00 am. Boys should be prepared to stay all day, if needed. Callbacks will be held on November 12, 2006.

The Boston audition will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at Boston Ballet Studios (19 Clarendon Street). Sign up beings at 11:30 am. Audition begins at 12:30 pm. Boys should be prepared to stay all day, if needed. Callbacks will be held on November 19, 2006.

For more information visit: www.BEBILLY.com.