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...which is to open on Broadway in September. New York, it seems, is going North East crazy. âIt is amazing,â agreed Lee. âBilly Elliot is one block away from Times Square so you take a few steps along the road and suddenly youâre back in Easington. âA guy wandered...
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'La Cage aux Folles,' 'Fela!' top Tony nominationsNew York News TodayThe 2010 nominations lacked a clear frontrunner like last year's â Billy Elliot,â which received 15 nominations. There also was a noticeable dearth of new ...and more »
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'Million Dollar Quartet' is the Tony hero â who knew?Chicago TribuneIt's true that "Billy Elliot" has put down its tutu in Chicago for a good, long stint â and various Loop businesses are thus enjoying the dependability of ...and more »
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TAKE A BREAK: Local Boy is Broadway BoundWRGBWhen 'Billy Elliot' opened on Broadway, audiences were amazed at the young actors playing the title role. Boys, not nearly old enough to drive, ...and more »
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Dance St. Louis performances August 26 & 27, 2011 Fox Theatre Winner of ten 2009 Tony AwardsÂź including Best Musical, Time Magazines Best Show of the Decade is coming to St. Louis! Billy Elliot the Musical is a joyous celebration of one young boys journey to make his dreams come true, as Billy discovers a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community. Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 45 and the Tony Award-winning creative teamâdirector Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling, and writer Lee Hallâalong with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls his best score yet! A big musical with an even bigger heart, Billy Elliot will enchant the dreamer in all of us.
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...Billy Elliot!" while Janet Davies of ABC7 cheers "Watch out Chicago. Billy Elliot will leap into your heart!" On Broadway, Billy Elliot is the winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The production opened at the Imperial Theatre on November...
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Billy Elliot Broadway both Trent and Frank have now left the production to do other things Frank is currently starring in Sons of Tucson. Enjoy! Entertainment Purposes only I OWN NOTHING
ChicagoBilly ElliotVariety"Billy Elliot" is a big show, but its most essential element remains its most diminutive. The young actor playing the 11-year-old title character has, ...Great moments make great theater in 'Billy Elliot'Chicago Daily HeraldBilly Elliot: The MusicalChicagoPride.comChicago's BILLY ELLIOT Review RoundupBroadway WorldChicagoNow (blog) -nwitimes.com -Examiner.comall 37 news articles »
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Pulitzer for drama goes to 'Next to Normal'Los Angeles TimesAt last year's Tony Awards, "Billy Elliot: The Musical" beat out "Next to Normal" for the award for best musical. The Pulitzer board made the rare but not ...'Next to Normal' wins Pulitzer Prize for dramaLos Angeles Times'Next to Normal' didn't win the Tony, but it snags the PulitzerEntertainment WeeklyPulitzer Prize Awarded to Broadway Play 'Next to Normal'DNAinfoExaminer.comall 579 news articles »
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Backstage Tour of "Billy Elliot" on Broadway as part of Episodic Series Broadway Backstage from BroadwayBlogspot.com. Host: Kimberly Faye Greenberg
Alex Ko, who plays Billy in Billy Elliot on Broadway, signs autographs after his performance on March 16, 2010.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one young boys triumph against the odds. Called THE MOST INSPIRING SHOW IVE SEEN IN YEARS by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, the story follows Billys journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring, into a ballet class and discovers his dream to dance. Full of life, laughter, award-winning choreography and an unforgettable score by Elton John, this uplifting show will stay with you forever. Based on the international smash-hit film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by the Tony-winning creative team â director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall â along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls HIS BEST SCORE YET! In [insert month and year], BILLY ELLIOT lands in [insert city] at the [insert theatre]. Buy your tickets now to experience Billys thrilling, inspiring story... in the most exciting musical of the decade.
Billy Elliot Broadway Interview with Hennig and Redhead Feb 2010
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Australian cast member Michael Dameski and Jake Evan Schwencke will join the cast of Broadway's Billy Elliot as Billy and Michael, respectively, in 2010.
Dameski, who starred in the title role in the Melbourne company of the hit musical, will make his
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All of the broadway productions celebrate christmas! This is how the tony award winner celebrates its own christmas! This is the winner of 10 Tony Awards in 2009 including best actor, best musical, best orchestrations and best scenic design. The musical is currently playing in the imperial theatre starring trent kowalik, carole shelley(who played madamme morrible in WICKED), kate hennig and lots more! enjoy:)
New Broadway Billy Elliots Alex Ko, Dayton Tavares and Liam Redhead donate coats to charity and show a dance move on Good Morning America. Aired December 22, 2009.
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Corine Cohen interviews one of the Tony Award winning Billy's in Billy Elliot. For more interviews go to www.corinescorner.com.
Clips from Billy Elliot the musical
The cast of Billy Elliot performs "Shine" during the Broadway on Broadway event at Times Square, NYC, on 13 Sept. 2009. Haydn Gwynne (Mrs. Wilkinson), Tommy Batchelor (Billy Elliot), Thommie Retter (Mr. Braithwaite), and the fabulous Ballet Girls.
Miranda Sings coaches young cast of the popular Broadway musical, "Billy Elliot" at Birdland in New York City. September 2009.
Mark Indelicato at the Imperial Theatre interviewing Kiril Kulish, Trent Kowalik and David Alvarez the 3 Billy Elliot from Broadway.
the cast of Billy Elliot singing Once we were kings at Broadway in Bryant Park Unfortunately due to the rain, this was the only number they could perform
Sir Elton John talks about his fondness for Chicago. www.broadwayinchicago.com
It is the inspiring story of a poor, working-class boy who discovers his passion for dance as his family grapples with adversity.
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...coincides with a rush on billy elliot show tickets being sold out. It may have something to do with the fact that Billy Elliot the Musical was recently honored as the best Broadway show critics have seen all year. Billy Elliot is a musical version of the...
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The British musical son won 10 Tony Awards, including best musical and a unique best actor prize for three performers who share the lead role. During a performance at the ceremony Poison frontman Brett Micheals unexpectedly caused a scene. (June 8)
David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish make Broadway history by winning the 2009 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. So cute! Audra McDonald presents the award. The 63rd Tony Awards Check out www.tonyawards.com for more good stuff.
In our final story, Tony-nominated David Alvarez beams with pride at being in the tight-knit BILLY family.
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NEW YORK: âBilly Elliot The Musicalâ is likely to dance away with a haul of Tony Awards, critics say, when the top US theater honors are announced on Sunday for a Broadway season that defied recession with record sales.
In the running for 15 Tony
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Carole Shelley devotes her heart and craft into the role of Billy's Grandmother, and loves every minute of it.
Portions of the Visa Signature Tony Awards Season Celebration concert featuring Billy Elliot the Musical, broadcast the weekend of May 30, 2009. Includes David Bologna, a brief clip of the three Billys, and Carole Shelley performing "We'd Go Dancin'."
The kids of the Original Broadway Cast of Billy Elliot the Musical USA and all the fun times they shared together: Tessa Netting Casey Whyland Erin Whyland Juliette ALLEN Angelo Corrieanne Stein Bri Fragomeni Maria Connelly Eboni Edwards Izzy Hanson-Johnston Caroline London Meg Guzulescu Marina Micalizzi Heather Burns Sam Czulada Trent Kowalik David Alvarez Kiril Kulish Tommy Bachelor D-Man (David) Bologna Frank Dolce Keean Johnson Matthew Mindler Mitchell Michaliszyn Love you forever, all ...
A three minute promotional video for Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway. Features clips of Colin Bates and Sally Dexter from the London production in addition to the New York cast.
Clips from Billy Elliot the Musical's "Expressing Yourself", featuring Tony nominees David Bologna and David Alvarez.
The three young chaps who portray the title role in "Billy Elliot" on Broadway -- Kiril Kulish, Trent Kowalik, David Alvarez -- discuss their joint Ton Award nomination for best lead actor in a musical with Gold Derby blogger Tom O'Neil of TheEnvelope.com
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...YORK (AP) -- "Billy Elliot," the tale of a British coal miner's son who dreams of becoming a dancer, has the potential of winning a record number of 2009 Tony Awards, honoring the best of a star-driven Broadway season. popular DreamWorks animated film; and...
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The three young stars of the Broadway musical "Billy Elliot" Trent Kowalik, David Alvarez, Kiril Kulish react to their Tony nomination while Elton John phones to congratulate them.
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...of 'Electricity' from the hit musical. A hit in London and one of the most highly anticipated shows of the season, Billy Elliot officially opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre on Thursday, November 13th, 2008. With music by Elton John, book and lyrics by...
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...for Broadway and Gareth Gates for Les Misérables? It's awards time on Broadway, and they're lining up to heap praise on Billy Elliot and all its deserving crew. The show is up for distinguished production of a musical in the Drama League awards, and its composer,...
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April 28, 2009. The Broadway Billys perform together on Live with Regis and Kelly.
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...best in Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre were announced April 20 by Broadway couple Rebecca Luker and Danny Burstein. Billy Elliot and Shrek both earned ten nominations a piece, the most of any show of the season. Special Achievement Awards will be given...
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The "ballet girls" from "Billy Elliot" are profiled on ABC's Broadway Backstage Spring Preview 2009.
April 22, 2008. David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish perform Electricity together at the press launch event for Billy Elliot on Broadway. This video was edited together from multiple sources, so the quality varies throughout.

