Greg Jbara Returns to BILLY ELLIOT 5/4

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Gregory Jbara has returned to his Tony winning role as ‘Dad' in Billy Elliot.

Jbara, who won the 2009 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor will resume performances on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 as ‘Dad' after his leave of absence from the show in January. Philip Whitchurch will play his final performance as ‘Dad' on Sunday, May 2nd.

GREGORY JBARA (Dad). Broadway: Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Tony award. Mr. Jbara originated roles in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Drama Desk nomination),Victor/Victoria, Damn Yankees and was Chicago's second Billy Flynn. L.A. theatre: Little Fish, Precious Sons (Garland Award),House That Jack Built, First LadySuite and Oscar and Felix. Film: Remember Me, In & Out, Jeffrey, A Midsummer Night'sDream, The Out-of-Towners. TV recurring roles: "Grounded for Life," "That's Life" and "Drew Carey." TV guest-starring roles: "Monk," "The Unit," "Friends," "West Wing," "Without a Trace," "Crossing Jordan," "Ally McBeal," "Malcolm in the Middle," "Frasier," "Family Guy." Juilliard graduate. Resides in L.A. with wife Julie, sons Zachary and Aidan. www.GregoryJbara.com

Billy Elliot features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, is choreographed by Peter Darling and directed by Stephen Daldry.

Billy Elliot the Musical is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a passion that takes him by surprise, and takes his whole family on an incredibly uplifting adventure.

Tickets for Billy Elliot the Musical range from $41.50 to $136.50, and can be purchased at the Imperial Theatre Box Office (240 West 45th Street) or by calling Telecharge.com at 212-239-6200 or visiting www.Telecharge.com. The playing schedule for Billy Elliot is as follows: Tuesdays at 7pm, Thursday - Saturdays at 8pm, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm, and Sunday at 7:30pm

For more information about Billy Elliot on Broadway, please visitw www.BillyElliotBroadway.com