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Billy Elliot - 2008 Broadway History , Info & More

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BILLY ELLIOT Tony-Winner Kulish Bids Broadway Farewell 10/3
by Eddie Varley - October 3, 2009


Kiril Kulish, one of the original three Billys who won a Tony award for his performance will play his final performance as Billy on Saturday, October 3rd at 8pm.

Hennig And Ko To Join BILLY ELLIOT, Kulish, Gwynne And Bologna To Bid Broadway Farewell In October
by BWW News Desk - October 1, 2009


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Alex Ko and Kate Hennig will join the cast of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical in the roles of ?Billy' and ?Mrs. Wilkinson,' respectively.

A Class Act NY Announces BILLY ELLIOT Replacement Auditions 9/25
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009


Upcoming Equity calls for kids for the Broadway musical BILLY ELLIOT. Although these are Equity calls we always do our best to see all of the non-union kids, time permitting.

A Class Act NY Announces BILLY ELLIOT Replacement Auditions 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 22, 2009


Upcoming Equity calls for kids for the Broadway musical BILLY ELLIOT. Although these are Equity calls we always do our best to see all of the non-union kids, time permitting.

Photo Coverage: Mayor of London Boris Johnson Visits Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT!
by Peter James Zielinski - September 15, 2009


Mayor of London, Boris Johnson visited the stars of the Broadway BILLY ELLIOT on September 13, 2009 in New York City. Mayor Johnson greeted the cast members as part of his whirlwind tour of Manhattan, BroadwayWorld.com's cameras were there to capture the happy moment!

Tommy Batchelor, Giuseppe Bausilio and Cesar Corrales will star as 'Billy' in Chicago BILLY ELLIOT
by Robert Diamond - September 10, 2009


Broadway In Chicago, with Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment, announced today that Tommy Batchelor, Giuseppe Bausilio and Cesar Corrales will star as ?Billy' in the Chicago production of the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical. Featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, the production will begin an extended run on March 18, 2010 at Chicago's Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) before embarking on a multi-city tour.

Theater Talk Celebrates the Return of GOD OF CARNAGE, Nancy Giles and Lewis Black This Week
by Robert Diamond - September 9, 2009


A conversation with Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden, the entire cast of Yasmina Reza's award-winning play God of Carnage. They discuss working together as an ensemble to create their characters and keep them alive eight performances a week in this insightful and madcap hit play.

Kerry O'Malley Steps In As 'Mum' In BILLY ELLIOT Thru 9/13
by BWW News Desk - September 6, 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.

Hennig And Ko To Join BILLY ELLIOT, Kulish, Gwynne And Bologna To Bid Broadway Farewell In October
by Eddie Varley - August 28, 2009


Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Alex Ko and Kate Hennig will join the cast of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical in the roles of ?Billy' and ?Mrs. Wilkinson,' respectively.

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!

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