BILLY ELLIOT


BILLY ELLIOTis the spectacular show with the heart, humor and passion to be called “THE BEST SHOW YOU’LL EVER SEE” by the New York Post and honored with ten 2009 Tony Awards including BEST MUSICAL. Since its 2005 London debut, which was followed by acclaimed productions in Sydney, New York, Melbourne, Chicago, Seoul, Toronto, and on tour across America, BILLY ELLIOT has delighted the critics, swept the awards and captured the hearts of over six million people worldwide. Set in a small English town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent for dance that inspires his family and his whole community, and changes his life forever. Based on the internationally acclaimed film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of fifty performers and the Tony Award-winning creative team – director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall – along with music legend Elton John, whose score is called “show-stopping and electric” by The New York Times. It’s your turn to experience this joyous celebration of one boy’s journey against the odds to make his dreams come true.
Opening Night Cast Swings: Maria Connelly, Samantha Czulada, Kyle DesChamps, David Eggers, Brianna Fragomeni, Greg Graham, Cara Kjellman, Kara Klein, David Koch, Liz Pearce. Understudies: Tommy Batchelor (Billy Elliot), Maria Connelly (Debbie), Eric Gunhus (George), Leah Hocking (Mrs. Wilkinson), Keean Johnson (Michael), Donnie Kehr (Dad), Jeff Kready (Tony), David Larsen (Tony), Merle Louise (Grandma), Daniel Oreskes (Dad), Jayne Paterson (Mrs. Wilkinson), Jamie Torcellini (George).
*Already seen the show? Vote!Opening Night Production Credits
David Alvarez, Santino Fontana, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish, Carole Shelley, Juliette Allen Angelo, Kevin Bernard, David Bologna, Grady McLeod Bowman, Heather Burns, Frank Dolce, Eboni Edwards, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Eric Gunhus, Meg Guzulescu, Stephen Hanna, Izzy Hanson-Johnston, Joel Hatch, Leah Hocking, Keean Johnson, Aaron Kaburick, Donnie Kehr, Jeff Kready, Stephanie Kurtzuba, David Larsen, Caroline London, Merle Louise, Marina Micalizzi, Mitchell Michaliszyn, Matthew Mindler, Tessa Netting, Daniel Oreskes, Jayne Paterson, Thommie Retter, Corrieanne Stein, Jamie Torcellini, Grant Turner, Casey Whyland, Erin Whyland
9 Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical
8 Outer Critics Circle Awards including Best Musical
Outer Critics Circle Achievement: David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish
New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical
Drama League’s Distinguished Production of a Musical Award
Fred Astaire Awards for Best Choreographer and Best Male Dancer
Two Theatre World Awards
“THE MUSICAL OF THE DECADE” – Time Magazine
“THE BEST SHOW YOU’LL EVER SEE” – New York Post
Category: Musical, Original, Broadway
Setting: England’s Northeast against the background of a miner’s strike
# of Performances: 1344
First Preview : October 1, 2008
Opening Night : November 13, 2008
Closing Night : January 8, 2012
Opening Night Cast
David Alvarez, Santino Fontana, Haydn Gwynne, Gregory Jbara, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish, Carole Shelley, Juliette Allen Angelo, Kevin Bernard, David Bologna, Grady McLeod Bowman, Heather Burns, Frank Dolce, Eboni Edwards, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Eric Gunhus, Meg Guzulescu, Stephen Hanna, Izzy Hanson-Johnston, Joel Hatch, Leah Hocking, Keean Johnson, Aaron Kaburick, Donnie Kehr, Jeff Kready, Stephanie Kurtzuba, David Larsen, Caroline London, Merle Louise, Marina Micalizzi, Mitchell Michaliszyn, Matthew Mindler, Tessa Netting, Daniel Oreskes, Jayne Paterson, Thommie Retter, Corrieanne Stein, Jamie Torcellini, Grant Turner, Casey Whyland, Erin Whyland
Swings: Maria Connelly, Samantha Czulada, Kyle DesChamps, David Eggers, Brianna Fragomeni, Greg Graham, Cara Kjellman, Kara Klein, David Koch, Liz Pearce.
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