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.
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.Billy Elliot will be played by David Alvarez, Kiril Kulish and Trent Kowalik. They will alternate performances when the musical opens on Broadway.The roles of Billy's teacher, father, grandmother and brother will be played respectively by: Haydn Gwynne, who created the role of dance teacher Mrs. Wilkinson in the show's original London cast, will make her Broadway debut recreating her Olivier-nominated performance; Gregory Jbara (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Victor/Victoria) will play Dad; Tony winner Carole Shelley (The Elephant Man, Wicked) will play Grandma; and Santino Fontana (Sunday in the Park with George revival) will play Tony.Billy Elliot is playing at the Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036. The running time is 2 hours 45 mins, with one intermission. Shows times are Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm, Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at 3pm. Beginning November 17: Tuesday at 7pm. Prices are $41.50 - $136.50. This show’s schedule varies throughout 2008. For tickets and updated week-by-week schedule, visit Telecharge.com or call (212) 239-6200. For more information about the Imperial Theatre, visit http://www.shubertorganization.com/theatres/imperial.asp.
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Trent Kowalik and ballet girls (photo credit: Alastair Muir)
Trent Kowalik (photo credit: Alastair Muir)
Miners Association (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
Kiril Kulish and Stephen Hanna (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
Kiril Kulish and police shields (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
Kiril Kulish and police (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
Kiril Kulish and ballet girls (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
Kiril Kulish (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
Haydn Gwynne (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
Gregory Jbara and David Alvarez (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
David Alvarez and Stephen Hanna (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
David Alvarez and police shields (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
David Alvarez and Haydn Gwynne (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
David Alvarez (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
David Alvarez (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
David Alvarez, Haydn Gwynne and company (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
Ballet girls (photo credit: David Scheinmann)
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