David Alvarez
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Birth Place: Montreal, Canada
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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 ...
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Stage Credits
On The Town
Billy Elliot
David Alvarez Movies
David Alvarez TV Shows
David Alvarez Biography
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.
David Alvarez Awards and Nominations
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical  |
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| Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical |
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David Alvarez News
Broadway Lover's Guide to HBO Maxby Michael Major - Dec 31, 2022
HBO Max offers a collection of content curated from across WarnerMedia's catalog and a roster of new Max Originals. Among those include an impressive lineup of muscials, plays, and films that theater lovers will enjoy. From Dear Evan Hansen to West Side Story to Cats, check out what Broadway lovers can stream on HBO Max now!
ACTORS WITH ISSUES Podcast Celebrates 100 Episodesby Marissa Tomeo - Apr 3, 2022
The podcast explores celebrity guests' careers and the obstacles they've overcome through open, honest and casual conversation. What started as a passion project during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a space for actors, rising and established, to share their victories, struggles and advice for their fellow artists.
The International Cinematographers Guild Publicists Award Winners Announcedby 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).
VIDEO: Paul Tazewell Talks WEST SIDE STORY Costumes on TODAYby Michael Major - Mar 24, 2022
Paul Tazewell appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss his Oscar-nominated costumes for West Side Story. Tazewell discussed the role that costumes played in the film, working with Steven Spielberg on staying true to the costumes from the original film, and more. Watch the new interview now!
Rachel Zegler Invited to Present at the Oscarsby Michael Major - Mar 22, 2022
Rachel Zegler has been invited to present at the Oscars. The 20-year-old is currently in London filming Disney's upcoming live-action remake of Snow White. Efforts are currently being made to rearrange the film's production schedule will be rearranged so Zegler can attend the ceremony. West Side Story is nominated for seven awards.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Garfield & More to Present at 33rd PGA Awardsby 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 Imageby 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.
Broadway Streaming Guide: March 2022 - Where to Watch WEST SIDE STORY & More New Releases!by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2022
What to streamThis March, Broadway fans will be treated with several new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. From Steven Spielberg's acclaimed film adaption of West Side Story to new episodes of Central Park, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!
VÍDEO: Disfruta de 'América' de WEST SIDE STORYby Elena Díaz-Guerra - Mar 3, 2022
La película musical dirigida por Steven Spielberg ya se puede ver en Disney+.
VIDEO: Watch Ariana DeBose Perform 'America' in New WEST SIDE STORY Music Videoby Michael Major - Mar 2, 2022
Disney has released a new music video of Academy Award-nominee Ariana DeBose perform 'America' as Anita in Steven Spielberg's award-winning, critically-acclaimed 'West Side Story'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, David Alvarez, and more.
David Alvarez Videos
by Michael Major - Mar 24, 2022
Paul Tazewell appeared on the TODAY Show this morning to discuss his Oscar-nominated costumes for West Side Story. Tazewell discussed the role that costumes played in the film, working with Steven Spielberg on staying true to the costumes from the original film, and more. Watch the new interview now!
by Michael Major - Mar 2, 2022
Disney has released a new music video of Academy Award-nominee Ariana DeBose perform 'America' as Anita in Steven Spielberg's award-winning, critically-acclaimed 'West Side Story'. The film also stars Rachel Zegler, Ansel Elgort, Rita Moreno, David Alvarez, and more.
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2022
Ariana DeBose appeared on The View this morning to discuss her Oscar-nominated performance in West Side Story. DeBose also discusses the advice she received from Rita Moreno, hosting Saturday Night Live, and where she was when she found out she was nominated for an Oscar. Watch the new interview now!
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2022
A new West Side Story featurette has revealed a look inside a scoring session for the film, featuring Ariana DeBose and the cast of the film singing 'America.' The the new video also features appearances from Rita Moreno, Steven Spielberg, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, and more. Watch the new featurette now!
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2022
On the latest episode of Variety's Actors on Actors series, Rachel Zegler and Andrew Garfield sat down to discuss their performances in West Side Story and tick, tick...BOOM! The pair also discussed Garfield's appearace in the recent Spider-Man film, Zegler being cast as Snow White in Disney's upcoming remake, their beginnings in theatre, and more.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 20, 2022
A Costume Featurette from Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” featuring 2022 Critics Choice Nominee and Tony Award® and Emmy Award® winning costume designer, Paul Tazewell, has been released.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2022
Tony Kushner recently chatted with Gold Derby editor Christopher Rosen about the film adaptation of West Side Story in an all new interview.
by Michael Major - Dec 28, 2021
Steven Spielberg and Janusz Kamiński go behind the scenes of West Side Story, discussing the film's award-winning cinematography. West Side Story recently won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematography. The video features behind-the-scenes looks at 'America,' 'The Rumble,' 'Maria,' and 'Tonight.'
by Michael Major - Dec 20, 2021
Ariana DeBose appeared on the Late Late Show With James Corden to discuss her Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award-nominated performance in West Side Story. In the interview, DeBose discusses Audra McDonald stopping her in the airport after finding out about her award nominations. Watch the segment, also featuring RuPaul, now!
by Michael Major - Dec 13, 2021
Steven Spielberg spoke on casting Mike First as Riff in this new adaption of West Side Story in the new 'Steven on Mike' featurette. The film also stars Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, David Alvarez, Ariana DeBose, Rita Moreno, Brian D'Arcy James, and more.
