The new Billy Elliot love thread- Page 23

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 6/14/09 at 10:05pm

Dumb question from a West End regular, how many Billy Elliots are there now?

I know there is Trent/David/Kiril the original 3, plus Tommy now, is there anyone else?

I am over in New York in 2 weeks time, going to see Billy twice.

[sgv123]

Posted: 6/14/09 at 10:21pm

You named all four of them. I hope to read what you thought about the show :)

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 6/14/09 at 10:42pm

Certainly will keep a diary on the West End Board, I know you cross the water sometimes and your contributions are always welcome and info invaluable.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 6/14/09 at 11:02pm

I saw the June 6 matinee, and Tanner Pflueger was on as Billy. His bio is in the Playbill, not just an insert.

He was astonishing, BTW.

[sgv123]

Posted: 6/14/09 at 11:04pm

That was Tanner's last performance.

[bythesword84]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 3:37am

His bio was taken out of the Playbill right after that. By the Tuesday, June 9th, performance he was no longer listed.

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 1:53pm

Who is Tanner? Is he a new Billy?

I am coming over from London to New York, next Tuesday (23rd) I am going to see Billy Elliot on the Wednesday Matinee and Saturday Matinee, do you think I will see different Billy's?

[Geridith]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 2:00pm

Tanner is on vacay now I believe before returning to the London show. He started as Billy in London last fall, you can see him back over on your side soon.

Its entirely possible that you will get different Billys, very likely actually, but this rotation is pretty impossible to predict.

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 3:05pm

I am VERY happy I got to see Tanner. I love that each Billy is "different" and adds something special to the performance.

Now the only one I have not seen is Tommy. I hope that happens, but, honestly, I am pleased with whomever I see. All the boys are remarkable.

[Phantom of London]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 6:25pm

Cheers Geridith. can always rely on Broadway folk to come up tops for me!

[bythesword84]

Posted: 6/15/09 at 7:25pm

Generally the only reliable way to see two different ones is to go two performances in a row, but even that isn't 100% reliable.

[Geridith]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 2:30pm

Interesting that now so much debate is popping up about Tommy considering he started as a full time Billy back in February... anywhos in response to:

https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?thread=999065&dt=0&boardid=1

I agree, I don't think Tommy is an understudy anymore, Equity seems very particular in general about billing in playbills. But I'm interested to know why, if he is a full-time lead, he is still pulled to perform Tall Boy, an ensemble role. Contract wording?

[DRSisLove]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 2:40pm

They are all alternates, and alternates can understudy other roles, I believe.

[yankees1253]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 3:37pm

Tommy has been in the rotation, plus other people besides us call call him u/s billy. He has been on as Tall Boy plenty of times since he has been in the rotation. I am wondering and hoping not if Matthew and Mitchel get sick at the same time who will go on as small boy, will the show role get cut or a small ballet girl go on in the track.
I saw erin and maria as debbie they are both great. i am spoiled to sit in the mezz now after sitting in the orch for this show. you get to see the ballet girls faces, as well as billy's.

[Billy Whiz]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:22pm

I'm would imagine that Equity rules are different in the UK but I'm positive that one night we had 3 Billys performing. One as Billy, another as Michael and a third as Tall Boy. We have also had a Debbie play Small Boy.

[yankees1253]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:44pm

Thanks for the info BillyWhiz. As of right now, its the end of the school year so many of them will be taking exams.

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 7:00pm

Any understudies tonight? Anyone know? Even a few?

[imwithavril2000]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 7:14pm

Tuesday 6/16/09
25 minute delay due to backstage difficulties. Still waiting

Kulish/Bologna (my favorite pair!!!)
Mrs. W: Leah
Small boy: Mitchell M.
Mum: Jayne
Clipboard woman: Liz
Scab/posh dad: kevin Bernard

[yankees1253]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 7:44pm

Thanks imwithavril2000, at least they gave you aheads up of what is going on backstage. Also, thanks for the board. Plus looked at billy elliot website and tonights show was extremely limted availbilty.

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 11:19pm

What happened tonight? What was with the delay? Is it fixed?

[sgv123]

Posted: 6/16/09 at 11:20pm

Kiril (as of tonight) will going on Friday.

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 6/17/09 at 1:08am

Is that 100%? Im going on Friday and I just wanna make sure, Kiril is my favorite.

[sgv123]

Posted: 6/17/09 at 1:10am

Kiril said he would be on Friday, but as you know things may change.

[yankees1253]

Posted: 6/17/09 at 1:25am

Thanks SGV for asking him. imwithavril2000, how was the show tonight after the 25 min delay?.

[Salene]

Posted: 6/17/09 at 3:53am

Grady Bowman:
http://www.fayobserver.com/Articles/2009/06/16/908328

Toronto auditions:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/theatre/four-feet-10-inches-of-hopes-dreams-and-ambition/article1181891/

Tonys boost Broadway box office:
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118004985.html?categoryid=15&cs=1