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Exclusive: Hear Two Tracks From the SCROOGE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Soundtrack
by Michael Major - Dec 15, 2022

The score is by award-winning composer Jeremy Holland-Smith (Musical Director for West End Production of Billy Elliot). BroadwayWorld is exclusively sharing two songs from the soundtrack, 'Ebenezer Are You There' and 'From Present To Future.' Be the first to hear the new tracks from the soundtrack now!

Broadway Rewind: BILLY ELLIOT Pirouettes to Broadway in 2008!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 14, 2020

Billy Elliot made a huge splash in London in 2005 before it crossed the Atlantic. The Broadway production opened at the Imperial Theatre on November 13, 2008, where it remained for over three years and 1312 performances. The show made Tony winners of its three pint-sized leading men (David Álvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish) and picked up nine other Tonys that season. The production also notabley starred Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara and a young, future Tony-winner, Santino Fontana.

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!

From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Relive the Magic of BILLY ELLIOT!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2015

In honor of Throwback Thursday, BroadwayWorld is celebrating the past with a new series that will take you back in time with some of our favorite vintage video features. That's right- we are opening up the BroadwayWorld Vaults to reminisce on shows are long gone from the Broadway-scene, but have left an indelible mark on the world of theatre as a whole. Today, we bring you a vintage video from 2008. Relive the magic of BILLY ELLIOT below!

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 11/13- BILLY ELLIOT
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2012

Today in 2008, Billy Elliot opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 1312 performances. Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes. The story of his personal struggle and fulfillment are balanced against a counter-story of family and community strife caused by the UK miners' strike in County Durham, in North Eastern England. It won ten Tony Awards and ten Drama Desk Awards, including, in each case, best musical.

STAGE TUBE: BILLY ELLIOT Kids Perform at Farewell Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 10, 2012

BILLY ELLIOT played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, January 8, 2012 after three wonderful years. The show's final performance was unique in that the current cast of Billys (and Michaels) alternated scenes in the show. In the videos below, the kids that have been a part of the cast throughout the show's run perform at a special farewell celebration. Check out their performances by clicking below!

BWW TV: Goodbye BILLY! BILLY ELLIOT Takes Final Bow on Broadway
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 9, 2012

BILLY ELLIOT played its final performance on Broadway last night, January 8, 2012 after three fantastic years and countless memories. For the final show, the current cast of Billys (and Michaels) alternated scenes in the show. The audience was filled with fans, family members, alumni of the cast and other special guests, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the final emotional curtain call. Click below for video highlights from the final farewell!

STAGE TUBE: Tessa Netting Bids Goodbye to BILLY ELLIOT
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 8, 2012

Tessa Netting, who played a Ballet Girl the original Broadway cast of BILLY ELLIOT, has put together a video chronicling her experience with the show. View it below!

BWW TV Flashback: BILLY ELLIOT's Opening Night!
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 8, 2012

Today Broadway bids goodbye to a show that's become a 45th Street fixture over its past three years at the Imperial Theatre: BILLY ELLIOT. Take a look back at BILLY's memorable opening night celebration - 40 preview and 1,304 regular performances ago - with the in depth Broadway Beat special that originally hit the web in 2008. Click below to watch!

STAGE TUBE: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT on STATEN ISLAND CAKES
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 5, 2011

Twenty-one-year-old pastry prodigy Vinny Buzzetta creates a masterpiece for the 1,000th performance of the hit Broadway musical Billy Elliot in episode three of WE tv's ‘Staten Island Cakes' airing Tuesday, July 5 at 9PM ET/PT. Check out a preview of the episode below!

STAGE TUBE: Elton John Talks GLEE!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 26, 2011

Sir Elton John may have sold millions of records, won multiple Grammys, and have a Tony Award along with one of Broadway's current hits in Billy Elliot under his belt, but the singer-songwriter hasn't yet made an appearance on GLEE. Click below to hear what the legendary performer has to say.

STAGE TUBE: BILLY ELLIOT Kids Campaign for LeBron James Visit
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 8, 2010

Only in New York City can LeBron James notch a Triple-Double at Madison Square Garden and watch the Triple-Threat performers of BILLY ELLIOT on the Great White Way in the same night. To persuade LeBron to sign with the Knicks, the stars of BILLY ELLIOT are saving him a front row seat! Check out how the Billys and Ballet Girls dance, dribble and pass the basketball for LeBron by clicking below.

STAGE TUBE: BILLY ELLIOT Webisode 3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2010

Broadway In Chicago Celebrates Billy Elliot the Musical on its Opening Night. Get an exclusive look at the Glitzy Red Carpet pre-show, Sneek peeks at the performance, and post- show party. Special interviews from the Cast, and guest appearances by Rev. Jessie Jackson, and Sir Elton John.

Broadway Beat's Priceless Spotlight - Elton John
by Eddie Varley - Jun 26, 2009

Welcome to BroadwayWorld TV's new weekly video series, BroadwayBeat's Priceless Spotlight. The program presents special moments by some of theatre's past, present,and future greats!

BWW TV: Creating BILLY ELLIOT's Audemars Piguet TONY Clock
by Eddie Varley - Jun 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.

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.'

BWW TV: Broadway Beat Sneak Peek at BILLY ELLIOT
by Craig Brockman - Nov 14, 2008

Broadway's Imperial Theatre welcomed the smash hit Billy Elliot on November 13th with music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry. BroadwayWorld and Broadway Beat were there to capture all the excitement!

BWW TV: Ugly Betty's Mark Indelicato Meets Billy Elliot
by James Sims - Oct 21, 2008

We caught up with 'Ugly Betty's' Mark Indelicato at the Imperial as the young actor interviewed Billy Elliot's 3 leading 'men'.

BWW TV: Broadway Beat - Billy Elliot and Easter Bonnet!
by Broadway Beat - May 3, 2008

This week on Broadway Beat catch a sneak preview of the eagerly anticipated, 'Billy Elliot' featuring a performance by Elton John - and highlights from the 2008 Easter Bonnet Competition - only right here on BroadwayWorld!

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