BWW News: Sahar Lev-Shomer Departs BILLY ELLIOT

Sahar Lev-Shomer who played the role of Michael in the Israeli production of the hit musical Billy Elliot has had his last performance last Friday (2/24).

Sahar took part in this production since it premiered on June 2016 after several months of rehearsals and training including tap, vocal and acting lessons.

Sahar was also voted as "Person to Watch" in the 2016 BroadwayWorld Israel Awards for his role as Michael.

After his last performance Sahar answered questions from the audience and said that he had to depart the production because he grew taller while his voice grew lower.

Sahar also said that because he is a student at the Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts it wasn't easy to combine his studies with the rehearsals for the show.
"Sometimes I had to miss important events at school and had less time to study for my exams, and sometimes I had to miss rehearsals because of my school assignments."
He said that it caused some unpleasant moments but eventually he managed to pull through.
Sahar added that he would have loved to play the role of Lola in Kinky Boots but since that role was written for a black man it probably wouldn't happen.
He said that the entire cast has spent many hours together, especially during the rehearsal period but also at every performance. This has led to very strong connections and friendships and he's certain they'll remain even after departing the show.

His stage partner as Billy, Shon Granot Zilbershtein, said that Sahar is an amazing person and he's glad that he had the chance to work with him and to study with him in the same class at high school and that he wishes everyone the chance to know a person like Sahar.
Arnon Herring, the other Billy, added that during the first performances everybody was very nervous but Sahar managed to lift their spirits with his positive energies. He said that even during rough rehearsals Sahar always kept his smile.
Amit Brenner who shares the role of Michael with Sahar said that at first he had some difficulties learning his tap moves but Sahar always helped him out with that.

Since Sahar is our "Person to Watch" we are definitely going to watch him on his future productions, which we're sure he'll have plenty of.

Good Luck Sahar!

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