Billy Elliot 2008 - Articles Page 7.4

Run Time:
2 hours and 45 minutes, with one internission
Opened: November 13, 2008
Closing: January 08, 2012

Billy Elliot - 2008 - Broadway History , Info & More

Winner of 10 Tony Awards for 2009, including Best Musical! Billy Elliot the Musical is the new show that has captured Broadway’s heart, delighted the critics and swept the awards - winning ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical! Called “Extraordinarily uplifting” by Time Out New York and “Intoxicating” by The New York Times, Billy Elliot is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his dreams come true.



Based on the critically acclaimed feature film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by the movie’s original creative team – director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall – along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls “His best score yet!”



Come discover for yourself why Billy Elliot was the most lauded new Broadway show of 2009.

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Billy Elliot - 2008 - Broadway Articles Page 7.4

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's Kara Oates Cast In Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 20, 2009


Kara Oates' dream is coming true. The 10-year-old fifth grade student at Center Grove Elementary, who performed the title role in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's production of Annie this summer, will soon be performing on Broadway.

BILLY ELLIOT Gets A New Michael; 'Mermaid's Trevor Braun Joins The Cast, First Perfomance Is 8/22
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2009


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Trevor Braun will join the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of Michael,' Billy's best friend. At age 11, Billy Elliot marks Trevor's third bow on Broadway, having previously performed as Chip' in Beauty and the Beast and ?Flounder' in The Little Mermaid. Trevor will begin performances in Billy Elliot on Tuesday, August 31st.

BILLY ELLIOT Gets A New Michael; 'Mermaid's Trevor Braun Joins The Cast 8/18
by Charlie Piane - August 4, 2009


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Trevor Braun will join the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of ?Michael,' Billy's best friend. At age 11, Billy Elliot marks Trevor's third bow on Broadway, having previously performed as ?Chip' in Beauty and the Beast and ?Flounder' in The Little Mermaid. Trevor will begin performances in Billy Elliot on Tuesday, August 18th.

Kerry O'Malley Steps In As 'Mum' In BILLY ELLIOT Thru 9/6
by Eddie Varley - July 30, 2009


Kerry O'Malley played her first performance as Mum in BILLY ELLIOT on Tuesday July 28th. O'Malley steps in for Leah Hocking, who originated the role for 6 weeks while Hocking is away from the show.

Photo Flash: Broadway's 'BILLY ELLIOT' Meets 'SpongeBob SquarePants'
by Eddie Varley - July 16, 2009


SpongeBob SquarePants was celebrating his 10th Anniversary in Times Square yesterday, Wednesday July 15th and as part of the celebration, he came by the Imperial Theatre to meet the 'kids' of BILLY ELLIOT. Trent Kowalik and Tommy Batchelor met SpongeBob along with many of the talented kids in the cast (along with some adult SpongeBob fans too!).

Will Chase Joins BILLY ELLIOT as 'Older Brother' on July 7
by BWW News Desk - July 7, 2009


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Will Chase has joined the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of ?Tony,' Billy's older brother. Chase will begin performances on Tuesday, July 7th.

Will Chase Joins BILLY ELLIOT as 'Older Brother' on July 7
by Robert Diamond - June 24, 2009


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Will Chase has joined the cast of BILLY ELLIOT in the role of ?Tony,' Billy's older brother. Chase will begin performances on Tuesday, July 7th.

Photo Coverage: 'Broadway Kids Care' Celebrates BILLY ELLIOT's Tony Award Win!
by Eddie Varley - June 11, 2009


Two of the three 'Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical' Tony winning 'Billys', Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish were cheered on their Tony honor by fellow young talents BKC. The fun took place at East of Doheny in New York City on June 10, 2009 and BWW was there to join in the celebration!

TV: Creating BILLY ELLIOT's Audemars Piguet TONY Clock
by Eddie Varley - June 4, 2009


Audemars Piguet will be the presenting sponsor of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards Telecast Red Carpet on June 7th at Radio City Music Hall. Audemars Piguet, considered one of the world's finest watch manufacturers, will display eight solid aluminum clocks along this year's red carpet.

TONYS 2009 Q and A: Best Performance by A Featured Actor In A Musical Nominee - David Bologna
by Eddie Varley - June 3, 2009


David Bologna is enchanting Broadway audiences as 'Michael' in the smash hit musical Billy Elliot. His delightful performance has earned him a 2009 Tony Award Best Performance by A Featured Actor In A Musical

TONYS 2009 Q and A: Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical Nominee - Gregory Jbara
by Eddie Varley - May 18, 2009


Gregory Jbara is a 2009 Tony Award nominee for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for his emotional and inspired work in Billy Elliot the Musical. This is Gregory Jbara's first Tony nomination. He originated the role of André Thirbault in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and has performed on Broadway in Victor/Victoria and the 1994 revival of Damn Yankees!

RIALTO CHATTER: The NY Times on BILLY ELLIOT's 'Billys' Tony Voting Requirements
by Eddie Varley - May 13, 2009


The New York Times sheds a light on the fact that Tony Award voters have to see only one of the three boys rotating in the title role of 'Billy Elliot: The Musical' before voting on their joint nomination for leading actor in a musical.

BILLY ELLIOT'S 'Billys' Alvarez, Kowalik, Kulish Perform On The Early Show 5/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2009


Billy Elliot the Musical stars David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish will perform live on the Tuesday, May 5th telecast of CBS News' 'The Early Show.' The appearance will include all three boys performing 'Electricity.' 'The Early Show' airs from 7am - 9am on WCBS channel 2 in the tri-state area.

Photo Coverage: Serendipity 3 Presents the 'BILLY ELLIOT Too Tutu Sundae'
by Peter James Zielinski - May 7, 2009


The talented kids from Billy Elliot, including the 'ballet girls', Serendipity unveiled a brand new sweet concoction to honor the hit musical. The pink tutu wearing cast experienced The Billy Elliot Too Tutu Sundae for the first time on Thursday, April 30th.

STAGE TUBE: LIVE with Regis and Kelly Welcomes 'BILLY ELLIOT'
by Eddie Varley - May 2, 2009


During the week of April 27- May 1, 2009, top-rated morning program 'Live with Regis and Kelly' gave the show's nationwide TV audience a vicarious thrill when America's favorite co-hosts jumped into the roles of some of the best Broadway characters during 'On Broadway Week.'

BILLY ELLIOT Stars Appear at 'Summer On The Hudson- Irish Dance Festival' Opening Event 5/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 21, 2009


The schedule for the Sunday May 3 New York City Irish Dance Festival, 12:30 PM to 8 PM, opening event of the free, 9th annual Summer On the Hudson Festival, has been announced.

Fidelity FutureStage Announces First Playwrighting Contest
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 25, 2009


Fidelity FutureStage®, the producers of Billy Elliot the Musical and Elton John today announced the first ever Fidelity FutureStage® Playwriting Contest - a unique opportunity for area high school students to become Broadway's youngest playwrights.

Photo Flash: Tommy Batchelor Joins BILLY ELLIOT
by Eddie Varley - March 24, 2009


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Tommy Batchelor has joined the rotation in the role of 'Billy Elliot.' Tommy joins Broadway's original Billys David Alvarez,Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulishon stage at the Imperial Theatre.

Other Productions of Billy Elliot

2005   West End Original London Production
West End
2008   Australian Production
2008   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2010   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour

Billy Elliot - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Book of a Musical Lee Hall
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Choreography Peter Darling
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Musical Stephen Daldry
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical Gregory Jbara
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Musical Haydn Gwynne
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Kiril Kulish
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Trent Kowalik
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical David Alvarez
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Musical Billy Elliot
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Orchestrations Martin Koch
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Original Score Elton John
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design Paul Arditti
2009 Drama League Awards Distinguished Production of a Musical 0
2009 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Lee Hall
2009 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Elton John
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreography Peter Darling
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Nicky Gillibrand
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Stephen Daldry
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Stephen Daldry
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Gregory Jbara
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Haydn Gwynne
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Carole Shelley
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Rick Fisher
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical 0
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score 0
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Ian MacNeil
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Achievement Award Trent Kowalik
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Special Achievement Award Kiril Kulish
2009 Theatre World Awards Performance Haydn Gwynne
2009 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Lee Hall
2009 Tony Awards Best Choreography Peter Darling
2009 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Nicky Gillibrand
2009 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Stephen Daldry
2009 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Rick Fisher
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Weinstein Live Entertainment
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Old Vic Productions
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Working Title Films
2009 Tony Awards Best Musical Universal Pictures Stage Productions
2009 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Martin Koch
2009 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Elton John
2009 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Lee Hall
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Gregory Jbara
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical David Bologna
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Kiril Kulish
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Trent Kowalik
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical David Alvarez
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Haydn Gwynne
2009 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical Carole Shelley
2009 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Ian MacNeil
2009 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Paul Arditti
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Lee Hall
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Peter Darling
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Stephen Daldry
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical Rick Fisher
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Elton John
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Martin Koch
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design Paul Arditti

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