George Maguire News

Billy Elliot Flexes Into West End Extension Through October 21
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2005

Billy Elliot has been extended to run at London's Victoria Place Theatre through October 21st

UK Roundup - Ewan's replacement, Billy Elliot, Kevin Spacey, Mike Leigh
by Jake Brunger - Sep 15, 2005

Nigel Harman replaces Ewan McGregor, Billy Elliot gets a new lead, Kevin Spacey announces second season, Mike Leigh's new play opens and David Grindley triumphs with Philanthropist

Leon Cooke Cast as New Billy Elliot in London Hit
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2005

Fourteen year-old Leon Cooke has been cast as one of the alternating Billy Elliots in the London hit musical

Billy Elliot Extends to April 1, 2006 at the Victoria Palace
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2005

The smash London musical Billy Elliot has extended its booking period to April 1st, 2006 after rave reviews and healthy box office

UK Review - Billy Elliot the Musical
by Jake Brunger - May 12, 2005

Capturing the essence of social despair and eternal hope, Billy Elliot raises the game for film to stage adaptations

UK Roundup - Rob Lowe, Billy Elliot, Chichester Festival
by Jake Brunger - May 6, 2005

West Wing's Rob Lowe stars in A Few Good Men, Chichester succeeds in 'Business' and 3 Billy Elliots prepare for their West End opening

UK News: Re-scheduled Previews and Casting for Billy Elliot
by West End News Desk - Mar 16, 2005

Billy Elliot The Musical is to re-schedule its first three preview performances. Performances will now begin on Thursday 31 March . The previews have been re-scheduled in order to give the 45 children who are performing in the production a less arduous rehearsal period leading up to their West End debut.