Photo Flash: First Look at Zach Atkinson as Michael in BILLY ELLIOT
by BWW News Desk - March 5, 2013
Today, 5 March 2013, 11 year old Zach Atkinson from Manchester joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre to play Billy Elliot's best friend Michael. He alternates the role with current Michaels, Joe Massey and Thomas Moore. Check out the photos below!
BWW Reviews: BILLY ELLIOT Tour Dances into Naples
by Chris Silk - February 25, 2013
The national tour of 'Billy Elliott' dances into Naples for a six-night run at the Philharmonic. The show thrills, but never quite forges the intense emotional connection it so obviously labors toward. While dazzling ballet sequences and soaring lyrics wow, they feel ever so slightly mechanical.
Photo Coverage: Latest Cast of BILLY ELLIOT!
by Carrie Dunn - February 6, 2013
Based on the Oscar nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational story of one boy's dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners' strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid disapproval of his struggling family.
New Billy Joins Cast Of BILLY ELLIOT Tonight
by Carrie Dunn - February 6, 2013
Today, 6 February 2013, 13 year old Tade Biesinger from Bountiful, Utah, US will become the thirty second boy to play Billy Elliot in the West End. Having performed the title role on Broadway, Tade will become the second boy to have performed the role in the US and the UK when he makes his West End debut at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
BILLY ELLIOT Announces Christmas Schedule
by Kelsey Denette - December 21, 2012
Based on the Oscar nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational story of one boy's dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners' strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid disapproval of his struggling family.
Photo Flash: First Look at BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL - Full Christmas Schedule Announced!
by BWW News Desk - December 21, 2012
Based on the Oscar nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspirational story of one boy's dream to realise his ambitions against the odds. Set in the North East of England against the background of the historic 1984/85 miners' strike, Billy pursues his passion for dance in secret to avoid disapproval of his struggling family. Check out the photos below.
Photo Flash: Killian Donnelly and More Join West End's BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - October 1, 2012
From 12 November 2012 Killian Donnelly will join the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical to play Billy's brother Tony. He will perform alongside Gillian Bevan (Mrs. Wilkinson), Deka Walmsley (Dad), Ann Emery (Grandma), Sean Kearns (George), Kay Milbourne (Dead Mum), Simon Ray Harvey (Mr. Braithwaite), Barnaby Meredith (Older Billy) and new ensemble members Matthew Dale, David Muscat, Nic Greenshields, Ruri James and Spencer Stafford who join Craig Armstrong, David Bardsley, Paul Basleigh, Dawn Buckland, James Butcher, Spencer Cartwright, Lucinda Collins, Gillian Elisa, Helen French, Sergio Giacomelli, Ian Gareth Jones, Connor McAllister, Steve Paget, Steph Parry and Mike Scott.
TV: Deka Walmsley of BILLY ELLIOT
by Kate Finburg - September 18, 2012
Our reporter talks to Deka Walmsley, currently playing Dad in Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre
Redmand Rance, Millie Thornton Join West End's BILLY ELLIOT
by Kelsey Denette - August 22, 2012
This week 11 year old Redmand Rance from Fareham, Hampshire will become the thirty first boy to play the title role of Billy Elliot in the West End. He is joined by 10 year old Millie Thornton from Grangetown, Sunderland who plays the role of Debbie Wilkinson.
Elton John's BILLY ELLIOT Set for Milwaukee, Now thru 7/22
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2012
Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions and NETworks Presentations, LLC bring the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical to Milwaukee from tonight, July 17-July 22. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim around the world and was the winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
Photo Flash: New Photos from West End's BILLY ELLIOT!
by Kelsey Denette - July 6, 2012
Billy Elliot the Musical features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, is directed by Stephen Daldry with choreography by Peter Darling. The production features scenic design by Ian MacNeil, the associate director is Julian Webber, costume design is by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Paul Arditti. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch.
BILLY ELLIOT's Alex Ko Guest Stars on BUNHEADS Tonight, 6/25
by BWW News Desk - June 25, 2012
The new ABC Family series, Bunheads, starring Sutton Foster, premiered Monday, June 11. Alex Ko, who played the title role of "Billy" in the Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway from October 2009 to May 2011, guest stars during the third episode of the new series tonight, June 25 at 9/8c.
Elton John & Stephen Daldry Celebrate 3000 Performances of BILLY ELLIOT
by James T Harding - May 31, 2012
Elton John, Stephen Daldry and Lee Hall last night (30 May 2012) joined a special Gala audience at the Victoria Palace Theatre to celebrate 3000 performances and seven years since the world premiere of the award-wining British hit, Billy Elliot the Musical. Scroll down for photos of the event and to find out what happens to that cake.
Photo Flash: First Look at Harrison Dowzell as BILLY ELLIOT
by James T Harding - May 28, 2012
Twelve year old Harrison Dowzell from Nottinghamshire has become the thirtieth boy to play the title role of Billy Elliot in the West End. Check out the production photographs of Dowzell in action below.
Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT Set to Run Until December 2013
by James T Harding - May 14, 2012
Billy Elliot the Musical, now in its eighth year, will release a further 640,000 tickets this week, taking booking at the Victoria Palace Theatre to 21 December 2013. Check out the production photographs below.
Harrison Dowzell Becomes 30th West End BILLY ELLIOT Today - Tix on Sale Until December 2013
by James T Harding - May 14, 2012
Twelve year old Harrison Dowzell from Nottinghamshire is to become the thirtieth boy to play the title role of Billy Elliot in the West End. Harrison, who joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical today, 14 May 2012, will alternate the role of Billy with Harris Beattie (13 year old from Aberdeen, Scotland), Kaine Ward (13 years old from Hertfordshire), Ryan Collinson (13 years old from Southport) and Adam Vesperman (13 years old from Seattle, Washington, USA) He will be the 65th boy to play the role worldwide, including Jamie Bell who played Billy Elliot in the award-winning film.
Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT Welcomes New Billy!
by Kelsey Denette - February 23, 2012
Today, 22 February 2012, 13 year old Harris Beattie from Aberdeen, Scotland and 9 year old Dayna Dixon from Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne will join the West End cast of Billy Elliot the Musical which celebrates 7 years in at the Victoria Palace Theatre in May. Harris will become the twenty-ninth boy to play the title role in the West End and the 64th boy to play the role worldwide, including Jamie Bell who played Billy Elliot in the award-winning film. He is joined by Dayna who plays Debbie, dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson's daughter.
New BILLY ELLIOT Joins West End Cast Tonight
by James T Harding - February 22, 2012
Today, 22 February 2012, 13 year old Harris Beattie from Aberdeen, Scotland and 9 year old Dayna Dixon from Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne will join the West End cast of Billy Elliot the Musical which celebrates 7 years in at the Victoria Palace Theatre in May. Harris will become the twenty-ninth boy to play the title role in the West End and the 64th boy to play the role worldwide, including Jamie Bell who played Billy Elliot in the award-winning film. He is joined by Dayna who plays Debbie, dance teacher Mrs Wilkinson's daughter.
Photo Flash: London's Newest BILLY ELLIOT Takes the Stage
by Kelsey Denette - August 22, 2011
13 year old Adam Vesperman from Seattle, USA, made his West End stage debut as Billy Elliot at the Victoria Palace Theatre, becoming the twenty-seventh boy to play the title role in the hit west end show Billy Elliot The Musical.