Thommie Retter News

Thommie Retter and Stage Door Designs have joined forces to produce and present THIS WAY TO BROADWAY, A Concert Featuring Today's Talented Youth. Their first event will be held at the 777 Theatre in New York City on Monday the 13th of May at 7pm. This concert will feature vocal and dance performances by talented kids representing 10 different states. This group of 'ready for prime-time' professional and aspiring kids include many with professional credits: Broadway, Off-Broadway, Television, National Tours and more! We are thrilled to announce that TONY Award Winning actor Trent Kowalik from Broadway's Billy Elliot the Musical will be on hand to deliver a spectacular performance.

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!

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. 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.

The thirteenth edition of Carols for a Cure is now in production and each week BroadwayWorld has been bringing you photo coverage from inside the recording studio. Below, Ashley Argota & the Billy Elliot musicians hit the studio!

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical celebrated 1,000 performances on Broadway on Friday, April 8th, 7:30pm at the Imperial Theatre. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the moment and brings you photo coverage below.

Camp Broadway is hosting Broadway-loving kids from around the country at its annual Tony Award celebration. Special guests include 2009 Tony Award-winning 'Billy' Trent Kowalik and his Billy Elliott cast members Thommie Retter and Tessa Netting on Sunday, June 13 at Bond 45 Restaurant. Dressed in their gowns and tuxedos, Broadway's youngest fans, ages 10-17, will gather at 4:00pm for a pre-show mocktail party and dinner prior to attending the Tony Awards presentation at Radio City Music Hall. For more details on attending, call Camp Broadway at 212.575.2929.

A Class Act NY, New York City's award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, will be offering a one day TV Acting Workshop at the JCC in Roslyn on Sunday, April 18th. In the past, A Class Act NY has brought their award-winning programs to the JCC. Most recently they conducted a Billy Elliot Workshop with Thommie Retter, a star from the show as well as a Legally Blonde Workshop with Bailey Hanks, who won the MTV Reality Series, The Search For the Next Elle Woods.

A Class Act NY Announces Upcoming Workshops w/ Keenan-Bolger & Kowalik.

A Class Act NY, New York City's award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, will be offering a one day TV Acting Workshop at the JCC in Roslyn on Sunday, April 18th. In the past, A Class Act NY has brought their award-winning programs to the JCC. Most recently they conducted a Billy Elliot Workshop with Thommie Retter, a star from the show as well as a Legally Blonde Workshop with Bailey Hanks, who won the MTV Reality Series, The Search For the Next Elle Woods.

A Class Act NY, the acting studio for kids and teens, recently conducted a Billy Elliot Workshop with Trent Kowalik and Thommie Retter.

A Class Act NY holds a workshop for kids and teens hosted by Trent Kowalik on March 21.

Upcoming Workshops, Annual Industry Showcase & B'way Camps!

A Class Act NY Announces Upcoming Workshops w/ Keenan-Bolger & Kowalik.

Due to the overwhelming success of the Billy Elliot Workshops in New York City, A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio for kids and teens is bringing the One-Day intensive to the Sid Jacobson JCC in Roslyn on February 15, President's Day.

Award-Winning Casting Director, Jennifer Rudin teaches a T.V. and Film Workshop! Jen has cast Academy Award Winning Features, T.V. Shows & Theatrical Productions! Jen is always seeking kids for projects! No previous acting experience necessary. Work on kid friendly scenes, on-camera audition technique and lingo! When: Sat, Feb 6 Where: Ripley Grier - 520 8th Ave - between 36th & 37th Time: 12 pm - 4 pm Ages: 8 - 16 Cost: 175.00

Due to the overwhelming success of the Billy Elliot Workshops in New York City, A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio for kids and teens is bringing the One-Day intensive to the Sid Jacobson JCC in Roslyn on February 15, President's Day.

Award-Winning Casting Director, Jennifer Rudin teaches a T.V. and Film Workshop! Jen has cast Academy Award Winning Features, T.V. Shows & Theatrical Productions! Jen is always seeking kids for projects! No previous acting experience necessary. Work on kid friendly scenes, on-camera audition technique and lingo! When: Sat, Feb 6 Where: Ripley Grier - 520 8th Ave - between 36th & 37th Time: 12 pm - 4 pm Ages: 8 - 16 Cost: 175.00

A Class Act NY Acting Studios has announced its 2010 schedule for classes and workshops.

A Class Act NY's latest workshop was star studded with Billy Elliot's Thommie Retter (Mr. Braithwaite) and Trevor Braun (Michael), who taught the students the Billy Elliot finale.

A Class Act NY, the award-winning acting studio for kids and teens, hosted a one-day Billy Elliot Workshop on Nov. 1st with stars Trevor Braun (Michael) and Thommie Retter (Mr. Braithwaite.) Kids worked on scenes, songs, and a dance combo from Billy Elliot as well as proper audition technique. Manager, Aaron Anderson of Kanner Entertainment also came in to observe class and conduct a mock audition.