Billy Elliot's women

[girlsings]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 6:32pm

Loved the show. Is it just me or are the three women in Billy's life, Haydn Gwynne, Carole Shelley and Leah Hocking and the young girl, Erin Whyland really, really good?

[Mamie]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 7:46pm

They're all fabulous. Each time I see it I become more entranced by all the actors in the show. I've heard (via this site or THE OTHER ONE) from quite a few Londoners that they felt this cast was superior to what they saw back home. I never saw it in London but I have no problem believing that statement. I just hope the adults aren't overlooked at Tony time because of the fact that they're surrounded by so many wonderfully talented kids!

[Me2]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 9:40pm

I've seen the show both in London and on Broadway and I have to say that after seeing the London production I wasnt blown away. After seeing the Broadway production I definitely was blown away. I cant even tell you what exactly it was but i definitely enjoyed it much more seeing it here in NY. I think it also helped that i could understand what the actors were saying a lot easier here than in London.

[sgv123]

Posted: 11/23/08 at 10:07pm

i have seen both the london and broadway productions, and i feel that the NY production is far better than in London. Lee Hall thinks NY is a better show as well :)

[mwill]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 3:46am

I have seen both the London and Broadway versions. I saw it mid-week in London and I felt the cast were just going through the motions. Even the Billy I saw perform looked weak. When I saw the show again at the Imperial the cast really shone. It is just a shame that the book and score don't live up to their performances.

[girlsings]

Posted: 11/25/08 at 6:54am

Haven't seen it in London but all the reviews here are about the motherless boy searching for her, the dance teacher, being true to oneself. I think it focuses on him and the women around him.