Trent Kowalik
Latest News on Trent Kowalik:
Michael Londra Returns To The Lied With Songs, Dance, And Stories From Ireland In March (Mar 1, 2024)
Which Broadway Shows Have Received the Most Tony Nominations Ever? (May 2, 2023)
Have the Tony Awards Ever Made Exceptions to Their Rules? (Apr 9, 2023)
Michael Londra Returns To The Lied With Songs, Dance, And Stories From Ireland In March (Mar 1, 2024)
Which Broadway Shows Have Received the Most Tony Nominations Ever? (May 2, 2023)
Have the Tony Awards Ever Made Exceptions to Their Rules? (Apr 9, 2023)
BIO
Trent Matthias Kowalik is an American actor, singer and dancer. He made his theatrical debut as Billy in the 2007 West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical, which earned a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, making him one of the youngest winners of the award.
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STAGE CREDITS
[West End]
Original London Production, 2005
Billy (Albania) [Replacement]
(Alternate) [Replacement]
Awards and Nominations
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2009 - Best Leading Actor in a Musical
Trent Kowalik, Billy Elliot
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Special Achievement Award
Trent Kowalik, Billy Elliot
winner
Theatre World Awards - 2009 - Performance
Trent Kowalik, Billy Elliot
winner
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Trent Kowalik, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Videos
VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY, Day 9: BILLY ELLIOT Dances Away with the Tony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-06-02 10:00:01
TV EXCLUSIVE: Happy 3rd Broadway Birthday BILLY ELLIOT- The Celebratory Curtain Call!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-11-17 16:52:33
STAGE TUBE: LION KING's Tavarez Sings for Cancer Treatment; Broadway Community Steps Up
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-07-01 12:00:48
STAGE TUBE: BILLY ELLIOT Boys Trent Kowalik & Alex Ko Talk 'Billy' on Rosie Radio
by Jessica Lewis - 2010-01-08 13:58:46
News
Michael Londra Returns To The Lied With Songs, Dance, And Stories From Ireland In March
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a captivating new concert from Ireland's leading tenor at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Irish music and culture.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2024
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a captivating new concert from Ireland's leading tenor at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Irish music and culture.
Have the Tony Awards Ever Made Exceptions to Their Rules?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 9, 2023
This month, the reader question was: There's a lot of talk about Lea Michele's performance in Funny Girl, and how she won't be eligible for a Tony Award since the show opened last season. Is there any history of Tony Awards rules changes/exceptions in the past?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 9, 2023
This month, the reader question was: There's a lot of talk about Lea Michele's performance in Funny Girl, and how she won't be eligible for a Tony Award since the show opened last season. Is there any history of Tony Awards rules changes/exceptions in the past?
UN DÍA COMO HOY: BILLY ELLIOT ganaba 10 Premios Tony
by Nuria Pedret - Jun 7, 2021
La obra estuvo nominada a trece premios, mientras que su gran competidora, NEXT TO NORMAL, lo estuvo a once
by Nuria Pedret - Jun 7, 2021
La obra estuvo nominada a trece premios, mientras que su gran competidora, NEXT TO NORMAL, lo estuvo a once
Lied Center Announces 2021 Spring Season Featuring Kelli O'Hara, Michelle Ellsworth and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2021
The Lied Center is presenting one of the most diverse programs of events in the nation this spring, featuring the world's top artists. Responding to the COVID19 pandemic, nearly all spring season events will feature both in-person and virtual attendance options.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2021
The Lied Center is presenting one of the most diverse programs of events in the nation this spring, featuring the world's top artists. Responding to the COVID19 pandemic, nearly all spring season events will feature both in-person and virtual attendance options.
Linda Eder, Elena Shaddow, Kevin Worley and More to Take Part in IOWA CONCERT OF HOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020
A special 'virtual concert' is planned to raise funds to benefit those affected by the August derecho storm that devastated areas of East Central Iowa. The Iowa Concert of Hope will air and stream on Thursday, October 1st at 7pm,
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2020
A special 'virtual concert' is planned to raise funds to benefit those affected by the August derecho storm that devastated areas of East Central Iowa. The Iowa Concert of Hope will air and stream on Thursday, October 1st at 7pm,
Photo Coverage: Savion Glover Premieres S.G Chorus
and Reaches a Worldwide Audience Through Retter Entertainment
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 20, 2020
Although Covid-19 has impacted the arts in myriad negative ways, no one can deny the unexpected innovative opportunities for learning it has also created. Through Zoom, dancers can now train with teachers they only ever dreamed of working with previously!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 20, 2020
Although Covid-19 has impacted the arts in myriad negative ways, no one can deny the unexpected innovative opportunities for learning it has also created. Through Zoom, dancers can now train with teachers they only ever dreamed of working with previously!
Summer Flashback: BILLY ELLIOT Opens on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 12, 2019
We're feeling electricity because we're looking back at the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Billy Elliot! Take a look at the show's opening night at Broadway's Imperial Theatre with the show's stars David Alvarez, Gregory Jbara, Santino Fontana, and more! Be sure to check out all the footage!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 12, 2019
We're feeling electricity because we're looking back at the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Billy Elliot! Take a look at the show's opening night at Broadway's Imperial Theatre with the show's stars David Alvarez, Gregory Jbara, Santino Fontana, and more! Be sure to check out all the footage!
Everything You Need to Know About the WEST SIDE STORY Movie!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 28, 2019
Something great is coming! Stephen Spielberg's film adaptation of the classic musical West Side Story has officially started filming and is set to release at the end of next year! To get you all ready to see the Jets and Sharks on the big screen, we've gathered all the info you need to know about the movie, from the casting to a peek at the film's Maria, Rachel Zegler! Check it all out!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 28, 2019
Something great is coming! Stephen Spielberg's film adaptation of the classic musical West Side Story has officially started filming and is set to release at the end of next year! To get you all ready to see the Jets and Sharks on the big screen, we've gathered all the info you need to know about the movie, from the casting to a peek at the film's Maria, Rachel Zegler! Check it all out!
Cent. Stage Co. Hosts CEILIDH: AN EVENING OF IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2019
Darrah Carr Dance joins Centenary Stage Company on Saturday, March 23 at 8pm to present Ceilidh an Evening of Irish Music and Dance in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2019
Darrah Carr Dance joins Centenary Stage Company on Saturday, March 23 at 8pm to present Ceilidh an Evening of Irish Music and Dance in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.
Cent. Stage Co. Announces 2018/19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2018
Music and dance fill the Lackland Performing Arts Center as the Centenary Stage Company announces its 2018 - 19 full season line up of events. In addition to CSC's professional theatrical productions, the 2018 - 19 season will see the return of the January Thaw Music Festival alongside a plethora of new concerts and dance performances.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 25, 2018
Music and dance fill the Lackland Performing Arts Center as the Centenary Stage Company announces its 2018 - 19 full season line up of events. In addition to CSC's professional theatrical productions, the 2018 - 19 season will see the return of the January Thaw Music Festival alongside a plethora of new concerts and dance performances.
Dance Brooklyn! Free Concert to Celebrate Cultural Diversity at the Kings Theater Tomorrow, June 15
by Macon Prickett - Jun 14, 2018
In commitment to honoring the differences and commonalities of Brooklyn's global community through arts and sciences, Purelements, an Evolution in Dance founders, Lakai Worrell and Kevin Joseph, issue Dance Brooklyn! A World Celebration as an expression of cultural enlightenment and unification in the borough.Dance Brooklyn!, formerly titled 'East New York in Motion,' is set to return for it's fourth annual year as a platform to create respect, understanding, and appreciation among people of various backgrounds in Brooklyn. Participating dance companies include Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Dance Theater, Something Positive, Ninja Ballet, Allure Latin Dance Company, Purelements, an Evolution in Dance, Darrah Carr Dance company member and TONY award winner, Trent Kowalik, plus a spoken word performance by poet Jaime Lee Lewis. The 2-hour event will feature modern, West African, Afro-Caribbean, salsa, contemporary and ballet x martial arts fusion dance performances.
by Macon Prickett - Jun 14, 2018
In commitment to honoring the differences and commonalities of Brooklyn's global community through arts and sciences, Purelements, an Evolution in Dance founders, Lakai Worrell and Kevin Joseph, issue Dance Brooklyn! A World Celebration as an expression of cultural enlightenment and unification in the borough.Dance Brooklyn!, formerly titled 'East New York in Motion,' is set to return for it's fourth annual year as a platform to create respect, understanding, and appreciation among people of various backgrounds in Brooklyn. Participating dance companies include Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Dance Theater, Something Positive, Ninja Ballet, Allure Latin Dance Company, Purelements, an Evolution in Dance, Darrah Carr Dance company member and TONY award winner, Trent Kowalik, plus a spoken word performance by poet Jaime Lee Lewis. The 2-hour event will feature modern, West African, Afro-Caribbean, salsa, contemporary and ballet x martial arts fusion dance performances.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Trent Kowalik been in?
Trent Kowalik has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Trent Kowalik been in?
Trent Kowalik has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Trent Kowalik's first West End show?
Trent Kowalik's first West End show was Billy Elliot which opened in 2005
What awards has Trent Kowalik been nominated for?
Best Leading Actor in a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Billy Elliot, Special Achievement Award (Outer Critics Circle 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 Trent Kowalik won?
Trent Kowalik has won several awards for his performance in Billy Elliot. These include Best Leading Actor in a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards, the Special Achievement Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and a Theatre World Award for Performance. Additionally, he received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for Billy Elliot, The Musical.
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