David Alvarez
Birth Place: Montreal, Canada
Latest News on David Alvarez:
Video: Luke Kirby and Gideon Glick Discuss Taking Dance Lessons for ÉTOILE (May 16, 2025)
Video: Luke Kirby Took Ballet Lessons to Prepare for New Series ÉTOILE (Apr 28, 2025)
Video: Ballet Series ÉTOILE Previewed on CBS SUNDAY MORNING (Apr 21, 2025)
Video: Luke Kirby and Gideon Glick Discuss Taking Dance Lessons for ÉTOILE (May 16, 2025)
Video: Luke Kirby Took Ballet Lessons to Prepare for New Series ÉTOILE (Apr 28, 2025)
Video: Ballet Series ÉTOILE Previewed on CBS SUNDAY MORNING (Apr 21, 2025)
BIO
David Alvarez is a Canadian dancer and actor, mostly recognized for being one of the original Billys in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
Alvarez left theater to serve in the US Army. Following a service of two and a half years with the 25th Infantry Division he returned to Broadway, becoming a swing in a production of On the Town.
While attending Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, in the fall of 2018, he was found by the casting director for Steven Spielberg's West Side Story, and on January 14, 2019, it was announced that Alvarez would be playing the role of Bernardo in this Spielberg's adaptation of the film.
Photos
Ana Isabelle, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Casting Director Cindy Tolan, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Choreographer Justin Peck, Ansel Elgort, Cinematographer Janusz Kaminski, Rita Moreno, Choreographer Patricia Delgado, Director Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek, Mike Faist, Josh Andrés Rivera, Walt Disney Company Executive Chairman Bob Iger, Maddie Ziegler, Disney Studios Content Chairman Alan Bergman, Producer Kristie Macosko Krieger, Disney Studios Content CCO Alan Horn and Producer Kevin McCollum
Date:
12/08/2021
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at the Los Angeles Premiere of WEST SIDE STORY
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: Ansel Elgort, Corey Stoll, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andres Rivera, Steven Spielberg, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian d'Arcy James, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Kevin McCollum, Alan Horne, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Tony Kushner attend the New York premiere of West Side Story on November 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios)
Date:
11/30/2021
From: PHOTO FLASH: WEST SIDE STORY tiene su premiere en Nueva York
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 29: (L-R) Ansel Elgort, Corey Stoll, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andres Rivera, Steven Spielberg, Mike Faist, Rita Moreno, Brian d'Arcy James, Ariana DeBose, David Alvarez, Kevin McCollum, Kristie Macosko Krieger, and Tony Kushner attend the New York premiere of West Side Story on November 29, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for 20th Century Studios)
Date:
11/30/2021
From: PHOTO FLASH: WEST SIDE STORY tiene su premiere en Nueva York
STAGE CREDITS
Movies
West Side Story
[ 2021 ] Bernardo
[ 2021 ] Bernardo
Blindspot
[ 2024 ] Ricardo
[ 2024 ] Ricardo
TV Shows
American Rust
Isaac English
Isaac English
American Rust
[ 2021-2024 ] Isaac English
[ 2021-2024 ] Isaac English
American Rust
[ 2021-2024 ] Isaac English
[ 2021-2024 ] Isaac English
?toile
[ 2025-2025 ] Gael Rodriguez
[ 2025-2025 ] Gael Rodriguez
Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical
David Alvarez, Billy Elliot
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2009 - Performance
David Alvarez, Billy Elliot
winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
David Alvarez, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Videos
Video: Luke Kirby and Gideon Glick Discuss Taking Dance Lessons for ÉTOILE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-16 12:39:10
Video: Luke Kirby Took Ballet Lessons to Prepare for New Series ÉTOILE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-28 12:42:24
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Music Video
by Michael Major - 2022-03-02 11:29:56
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Discusses WEST SIDE STORY Oscar Nomination on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - 2022-02-21 14:31:02
VIDEO: WEST SIDE STORY Cast Sings 'America' in Scoring Session Featurette
by Michael Major - 2022-02-01 11:25:30
VIDEO: Rachel Zegler & Andrew Garfield Interview Each Other for Variety's Actors on Actors Series
by Michael Major - 2022-01-31 11:35:08
VIDEO: Watch a Costume Featurette From WEST SIDE STORY Featuring Paul Tazewell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-01-20 16:56:34
VIDEO: Tony Kushner Talks WEST SIDE STORY, Working With Steven Spielberg, and More
by Stephi Wild - 2022-01-12 07:37:04
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg & Janusz Kamiński Discuss WEST SIDE STORY Cinematography
by Michael Major - 2021-12-28 11:40:54
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks Audra McDonald & WEST SIDE STORY on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Michael Major - 2021-12-20 10:31:32
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks Mike Faist as Riff In WEST SIDE STORY
by Michael Major - 2021-12-13 11:01:40
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Clip
by Michael Major - 2021-12-10 10:19:46
VIDEO: Rita Moreno & Ariana DeBose Talk Anita on NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
by Michael Major - 2021-12-10 09:27:04
VIDEO: Steven Spielberg Talks David Alvarez as Bernardo in WEST SIDE STORY
by Michael Major - 2021-12-09 15:11:34
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Talks WEST SIDE STORY Audition on DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
by Michael Major - 2021-12-09 13:05:35
VIDEO: Spielberg Talks Rita Moreno in WEST SIDE STORY Featurette
by Michael Major - 2021-12-08 16:49:02
News
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino To Be Honored at Gotham TV Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino will receive the Creator Tribute at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards, taking place live and in person on Monday, June 2nd at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025
Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino will receive the Creator Tribute at the Second Annual Gotham Television Awards, taking place live and in person on Monday, June 2nd at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.
Broadway Streaming Guide April 2025: Where to Watch ÉTOILE, Y2K, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025
Spring has sprung, and as April kicks off, a selection of new titles for the Broadway fan will be available to stream. Take a look at the lineup here, which includes the Rachel Zegler flick Y2K, the dance series Étoile, and more!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025
Spring has sprung, and as April kicks off, a selection of new titles for the Broadway fan will be available to stream. Take a look at the lineup here, which includes the Rachel Zegler flick Y2K, the dance series Étoile, and more!
Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Châtelet
by Patrick Honoré - Jan 13, 2024
For the 6th time since the beginning of the 80s, West Side Story, the Berstein-Sondheim Laurents masterpiece, was back in Paris for a limited run as part of a French tour before going to Sydney in April. In sync with the release of the Bradley Cooper biopic Maestro, it is great that younger generations are able to get a look at the real original thing.
by Patrick Honoré - Jan 13, 2024
For the 6th time since the beginning of the 80s, West Side Story, the Berstein-Sondheim Laurents masterpiece, was back in Paris for a limited run as part of a French tour before going to Sydney in April. In sync with the release of the Bradley Cooper biopic Maestro, it is great that younger generations are able to get a look at the real original thing.
The International Cinematographers Guild Publicists Award Winners Announced
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022
The ICG Publicists (The International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600) today announced winners of its 59th Annual ICG Publicists Awards, returning live to The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Spider-Man: No Way Home (Sony Pictures Entertainment / Marvel Studios) won top honors, the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign, presented by publicist Eileen Peterson (The Godfather: Part ll).
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 26, 2022
The ICG Publicists (The International Cinematographers Guild, IATSE Local 600) today announced winners of its 59th Annual ICG Publicists Awards, returning live to The Beverly Hilton Hotel. Spider-Man: No Way Home (Sony Pictures Entertainment / Marvel Studios) won top honors, the Maxwell Weinberg Award for Motion Picture Publicity Campaign, presented by publicist Eileen Peterson (The Godfather: Part ll).
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Garfield & More to Present at 33rd PGA Awards
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022
Notable Hollywood leaders who will take the stage to present throughout the evening include: Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Denis Villeneuve, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Casey Bloys, Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh, Aunjanue Ellis, Jung Ho-yeon, Troy Kotsur, Linda Lavin, and David Alvarez.
by Michael Major - Mar 17, 2022
Notable Hollywood leaders who will take the stage to present throughout the evening include: Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Denis Villeneuve, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Casey Bloys, Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh, Aunjanue Ellis, Jung Ho-yeon, Troy Kotsur, Linda Lavin, and David Alvarez.
Stephen Sondheim Tribute Series Announced at Museum of the Moving Image
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022
Museum of the Moving Image has announced See It Big: Sondheim, a ten-film series devoted to the celebrated composer, lyricist, author, artist, and all-around innovator Stephen Sondheim. When Sondheim died last November, he didn’t just leave behind an extraordinary corpus of work—he had exited a world that his art had forever changed.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2022
Museum of the Moving Image has announced See It Big: Sondheim, a ten-film series devoted to the celebrated composer, lyricist, author, artist, and all-around innovator Stephen Sondheim. When Sondheim died last November, he didn’t just leave behind an extraordinary corpus of work—he had exited a world that his art had forever changed.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Alvarez been in?
David Alvarez has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has David Alvarez been in?
David Alvarez has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has David Alvarez been nominated for?
Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Billy Elliot, Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Billy Elliot and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Billy Elliot, The Musical.
What awards has David Alvarez won?
David Alvarez has won several awards for his performance in Billy Elliot. He received the Best Leading Actor in a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Theatre World Award for Outstanding Performance, and the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical.
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