The Broadway production of Billy Elliot has won 10 Tony Awards at a star studded ceremony held in New York. The total number of wins sets a new record for a British Musical, bringing the overall number of awards the show has won internationally to a staggering 73. As well as Best Musical – an [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, May 10, 2009
Billy Elliot has been nominated for a staggering 15 Tony Awards, equalling the record set in 2001 by Broadway smash The Producers. Stephen Daldry (Director), Elton John (Music), Lee Hall (Lyrics), Peter Darling (Choreography) have all received nominations as have all three performers playing Billy Elliot: David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish. There are [...]
Continue reading...Friday, August 29, 2008
Working Title and Old Vic Productions are looking for Girls to audition for the roles of ballet girls in their West End production. All girls must be aged 9-13, minimum grade 4 tap and ballet. Children must live within the M25 or a 60 minute easy commute from London. Max height 5FT 4. If you [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, August 27, 2008
“…Billy Elliot strikes me as the greatest British musical I have ever seen, and I have not forgotten Lionel Bart’s Oliver! or Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera. There is a rawness, a warm humour and a sheer humanity here that is worlds removed from the soulless slickness of most musicals. Yes, there are [...]
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