Billy Elliot cast?
Billy Elliot cast?
girlsings
Chorus Member Joined: 8/19/05
#1Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/16/08 at 12:24pm
Anyone hear who is in the cast other than the boys?
GS
#2re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/16/08 at 12:34pmFurther casting for the forthcoming Broadway transfer of BILLY ELLIOT will be announced shortly. I can promise you that.
girlsings
Chorus Member Joined: 8/19/05
#2re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/16/08 at 1:12pmHope so. Hear everyone who has ever been on Broadway auditioned and no one knows who is in it!
BillyE
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#3re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/16/08 at 5:02pm
Gordy accents are critical, and I hope they keep it authentic.
I really don't care if there are any familiar names, just as long as they're right for their roles.
I can't wait! (Sat Oct 4 for me)
#5re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/16/08 at 5:35pm
that's a really big mic...
Updated On: 5/16/08 at 05:35 PM
#6re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/16/08 at 5:44pmHow long, Mike, how long?
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#7re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/16/08 at 8:53pmI would kill to see Carolee Carmello as Mrs. Wilkensen
#8re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/18/08 at 6:32pm
Just saw it in London last week while I was there.
I'd assume they'd change all the "****ings" to "bloody's" for the transfer. Aside from that there is no real need to filter the show.
Hopefully they don't change it to please tourist/young audiences because it was an amazing show filled with amazing performances and messages.
x-posting my dream cast (and yes, I still need to write my review):
Dad - Tom Wopat
Brother - Aaron Lohr or Adam Pascal
Nanna - Cass Morgan or Mary Louise Wilson
Mom - Lisa Brescia
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#9re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/28/08 at 12:47am
I read a rumor in Billy Elliot Forum that Donnie Kehr (Jersey Boys ensemble) has been cast as Dad. He performed in AIDA so there's a connection to Sir Elton.
Also David Bologna will be cast as Michael.
http://blog.nola.com/davidcuthbert/2008/05/theater_guy_blog_bologna_on_br.html
girlsings
Chorus Member Joined: 8/19/05
#10re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/28/08 at 10:45amThanks. Hadn't heard about Kehr but keep hearing about Lea Hocking. Anyone hear anything else?
#11re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/28/08 at 2:38pmThere were rumors of Beth Leavel being "in negotiations," but who knows if they were true.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 10/1/06
#12re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/28/08 at 3:51pm^ I have it on pretty good authority they're NOT true.
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#13re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/28/08 at 6:22pmHocking was/is in the mix for Mrs. Wilkinson, but they've got a "name" actress for the role with whom they're attempting to close a deal.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
#14re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 5/28/08 at 6:26pmOhhhh, what kind of "name"? Movie name or Broadway name or more like TV name?
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#16re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 6/12/08 at 5:25pmAnything further on this?
I love America. Just because I think gay dudes should be allowed to adopt kids and we should all have hybrid cars doesn't mean I don't love America.
[turns and winks directly into the camera]
- Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) on 30 Rock
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Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
#19re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 6:10pm
not sure if this was posted, but another michael has been cast
Frank Dolce
Ballet girls have been cast as well.
#20re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 6:17pm
It's spelt Geordie. I'm so worried for you guys; did you get 'Byker Grove' out there in the States? 'Cos if I hadn't been brought up on that, I'd've been screwed with accent comprehension. XD
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Ohhh, the memories, they come flooding back!
And of COURSE the casting will be announced soon. It's opening in a few months, they'll want to sell some tickets beforehand, and it's going to be REALLY difficult keeping the cast secret once people start going to see the show. 
#21re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 7:50pmI am really, really curious about casting for this. Adult casting, that is. Why haven't we heard anything?
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#22re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 8:50pmI really wish Beth Leavel would play Mrs. Wilkinson. Or maybe that's why Andrea Martin left YF early. :-o
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theatreguy
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/31/03
#23re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 9:02pmLast rumor I heard was that Haydn Gwynne would be brought over from London to play Mrs. Wilkinson (apparently per Elton John's request) and that Carole Shelley will be playing Grandma.
#24re: Billy Elliot cast?
Posted: 7/8/08 at 10:32pm
theatreguy, where'd you hear this? Sounds perfect!
The "name" they had been in talks with for Mrs. Wilkinson fell through due to a television commitment, so I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up bringing Gwynne over from London.
And Shelley is dream casting for Grandma.
Tonya Pinkins: Then we had a "Lot's Wife" last June that was my personal favorite. I'm still trying to get them to let me sing it at some performance where we get to sing an excerpt that's gone.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
Tony Kushner: You can sing it at my funeral.
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