The Billy Elliot Love Thread- Page 4

[jess20882]

Posted: 12/15/08 at 11:01am

just wanted to throw some more love BE's way!

saw the show friday night...

david alvarez is INCREDIBLE. for a kid who had never acted before this project, he blew me away.
and david bologna as michael - wow there were some people in the mezz (couldn't see down in the orch) who gave him a standing ovation after 'expressing yourself'!

this is one show that, as long as i can afford to, i will see again...

[Salene]

Posted: 12/16/08 at 3:01pm

Among those scheduled to perform are David Alvarez, one of the three young actors who stars in the title role of Billy Elliot The Musical. Alvarez will perform "Electricity" from the acclaimed Elton John-Lee Hall musical.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/124371.html

[willep]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 1:24pm

Who what has the Billy rotation been the past couple days? Is it still going in the Trent, David, Kiril pattern?

I am seeing the show on Monday, FINALLY!!!! I am so excited.

[sgv123]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 2:37pm

It has been going Trent, David, Kiril. Enjoy the show!!!

[willep]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 2:58pm

Cool, thanks! Ahh I am sure I will (at least I hope I do...haha). I have been waiting to see this since it opened in London.

[yankees1253]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 6:18pm

you will def have a blast and want to see it again after it is finshed. remember the same one can not play billy twice a week, every week they have to switch it up. hope you love the show and also the city as well. the souviner book was 15 dollars.

[sgv123]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 6:24pm

They do 2-3 performances a week, so one Billy can play 2 shows for multiple weeks.

[TBD2]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 11:18pm

On top of that, 1 Billy can even be on for two shows in a row (I believe thats happened twice, so far) and the Michaels frequently do two shows in a row.

[sgv123]

Posted: 12/19/08 at 11:26pm

I meant a billy can do 3 shows a week 2 weeks in a row. The above poster is right. David/Frank went on for Dec. 17th eve, and Dec.18th eve.
Updated On: 12/19/08 at 11:26 PM

[Salene]

Posted: 12/22/08 at 11:24pm

David Alvarez article:
http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=323939&CategoryId=13003

[lindatnyc2]

Posted: 12/23/08 at 10:34am

I've been fortunate enough to see Billy Elliot four times already (tickets for January are in place) and with a possibility of going again this Friday or Saturday. May even have a spare ticket, so watch this board!

Seen it twice with Kiril and twice with David. Though both are excellent, my preference is Kiril. Would love to see Trent in my near future visits.

So, is the source credible? And if it is, I guess we have to face reality.

[florida theatre kid]

Posted: 12/23/08 at 10:48am

I haven't seen David Alvarez, but judging from videos I've seen and interviews, to me he comes off as being the oldest. His voice sounds pretty deep. I remember reading somewhere that if he's not 15 already, he's going to be pretty soon. I've seen Kiril live and thought he was perfect. His voice was pretty high and he didn't look too old. I haven't seen Trent, but judging from videos he looks and seems the youngest, which I believe he is.

Hopefully this is all rumor and none of it is true!

[florida theatre kid]

Posted: 12/28/08 at 11:48am

Why would David be the only one nominated?

[BETMNY]

Posted: 12/28/08 at 11:53am

Because according to the people at Billy he's been the one giving out the best performances, and the Tonys nominate and eventually award THE best performance - this is where he debate is right now...

[florida theatre kid]

Posted: 12/28/08 at 12:19pm

Many people may find him the best, and I haven't seen him, but I saw Kiril and he absolutely blew my mind away. Kiril definately gave a Tony worthy performance.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 12/28/08 at 12:20pm

There is talk about all shows and how things can be CONSIDERED for nominations. ie....what to do about the Billys. TECHNICALLY only the opening night actor is eligible (if I understand things correctly) but the nom committee can change things.

My thought about all three being nominated is that then they are awarding the ROLE not the actor.



HOWEVER, I can finally count myself among Billy Elliot fans. Saw Trent christmas night. I was quite moved and now desperately want to see at least one more Billy. (Ironically, the friend that attended the show with me had seen the show previously....and saw the same Billy!)

[sgv123]

Posted: 12/28/08 at 12:29pm

BETMNY: I am pretty sure that I can say the same thing about you and David. You are always on here ranting about how great David is. Like I already said, I enjoyed Kiril's performance, but Trent had the best performance for me. It does not matter how taller they are than the other. Billys in the past have stayed past broken voices, so far all three of the boys are fine.

[g4rat]

Posted: 12/28/08 at 12:47pm

leon Cooke being the best example. I think he was 16 by the time he left. I personally think all the Billy's bring something special to the role, something Tony worthy. I think they'll all be nominated for best actor, it really is the farest solution. I do have a preference to David, but they are all amazing.

Updated On: 12/28/08 at 12:47 PM

[BETMNY]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 11:46am

Whoever understands acting, and moreover classical ballet, would prefer David. Of course, if you don't mind a latino or a black actor playing a British lad.

svg123: It was YOU saying that David should go first because he's taller and has a deeper voice. I just said that Kiril is the tallest of the three boys, and that unlike Kiril, David has a masculine voice.

[Billy Whiz]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 12:29pm

Good grief BETMNY - give it a rest will you. This is "The Billy Elliot Love Thread" not "The David Alvarez Love Thread".

It's obvious that you think David is wonderful and there is nothing wrong with that. It's when you come out with comments like

"For what I know from the inside of the production team, David is Mr. Daldry's favorite Billy of all time (he was at David's show two night ago!). And I can understand why!!!"

I'm afraid you lose all credibility. Even if David was Mr Daldry's favourite I'm sure he would not be so insensitive as to go round broadcasting it.

Why can't you just enjoy all of the Billys rather than praising David and doing just the opposite to Trent and Kiril?

[BillyDancer]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 1:03pm

I haven't seen Kiril or Trent performing, I only saw David a few weeks ago. I've though seen the video clips on youtube and indeed Kiril has a very soft voice. David and Trent have strong voices, which go more with the character.

I can also understand why so many people are praising David's acting and dancing skills with so much passion. It should be true that each of these boys bring something special to the character, but there's something unique about David that has impressed professional actors, including his colleagues, and critics alike.

[BroadwayBuff4Life]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 2:35pm

I know this is pretty random, but I was just wondering if Billy Elliot had a show curtain? If so, what does it look like? I'm seeing the show for the first time on Saturday, and I love seeing a show curtain upon entering the theatre! Thanks alot.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 3:53pm

When you walk in there is a black see through curtain. I don't know if you saw Beauty and The Beast (when it was still running) or Mary Poppins, but during the prologue for both of those the curtain became see through, it's like that as soon as you walk in for Billy Elliot. After the first act a red curtain (like the Gypsy curtain) comes down, and comes down again at final curtain.

[rsuttini]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 4:14pm

Amazing show! Amazing casting!!! im sorry sgv123 and billy wiz but david alvarez is the best.... i sow the show last night and david was AMAZING...

[sking]

Posted: 12/29/08 at 5:02pm

Good lord...nice too see not much difference from the old London BWW thread. My 2 bits...Kiril does the sweet Billy persona and sweeping russian style dancing better, Trents tap is better and does the brooding Billy, David does technical ballet better and does seem to be a bit better at acting(facial expressions in my opinion). I can pick and choose the best of a dozen Billys Ive seen and put together the perfect Billy, Ive seen better dancers better singers and better actors, but not all in one Billy. ALL of them balanced out, the people picking them have done their job well.There is no one perfect Billy so when we post here about the talents of anyone Billy and in particular boast how so much BETTER they are then any of the others thats just opening up listing past Billys that might be better then them in parts. I dont have a problem with people saying this Billy is better at this or that...but its a preference to say this Billy is the best overall not a fact. I like Kiril better, I like his style of dance better but im not a knowledgeable fan of ballet so those people might like David. If Id have seen Trent more then once his Tap and Angry Dance might change my mind. To each his own.