The new Billy Elliot love thread — Page 32

dan o played the dad tuesday night, and matt m as small boy.

Does anyone have any predictions for who will be Billy at both shows?

Tommy/David B today's matinee and best bet Kiril tonight.

Greg's site has who left the show and who is in the cast right now.

"Ed, there are people who are very interested in who is playing Billy on any given day. Why not post it here? If you have something interesting to say, please do- but just look away if the acting updates cause you such upset and see if you can find something else that piques your imagination."

I agree with Ed. The contents of this thread really don't have anything to do with the heading. The fact that there are people trying to determine who goes on and when is actually pretty sad and pathetic. It's one thing to like a show, but you people really need to get a life.

Fosse, worry about your own life. Maybe you can work on that nasty edge you seem to carry.

As far as I know Greg is on vacation in Florida but is contracted through Oct. Hadwyne Is contract through Sept. and I am not sure about Carole. You should be fine but regardless you'll have a good time.

I can't give you any advice on seating cause I need a stronger prescription for my glasses. Even Orch. Row K was to far but if you go on the BE website you can see an estimated distance with a chart. When I was on row K though I had partial view to the right tho, but all I "REALLY" missed was Billy in the shack during the angry dance. You should be good to go. Make sure you understand the plot so your not trying to figure it out during the show. Even tho it is not hard to follow. Have a great time!

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I agree with artifact.
Wed Eve:
Billy-Kiril
Michael-David B
Small Boy-Matt
Dad-Dan O(Not so great of a dad)
forgot the other adult u/s's
Kara Klein was on for Meg G as Karen Davidson
Brianna F was on for Rachel Resheff as Julie Hope
~Maria C is on full time Keeley Gobson the playbill is wrong~

"Thats my response to those questions and attacks so no one can question me anymore."

Ok then.

I knew that what I said about the twitter would get twisted around. I am very greatful and happy that these people take their time and find out who is going everyday. I just know that some people ask the Billy's the night before who is going and then they know, so I was just curious if anyone had any new info. Thats all, dont twist my words around because this is what I said in my response before, you should really read my responses before attacking me. Cause I know that people around her who dont like certian people just dont like them and dont even listen to what they have to say, they just attack and insinuate. Which is wrong and everyone, no matter how young should have a chance to speak.

Linda, I appreciate your clarification of my point.

B'way, please don't take things so personally. Not all communication is altercation. I'm sure Linda's comments and mine were intended as a friendly perspective (and certainly not the only valid one).

Ed

I'll clarify because I understand why it can be annoying: Sometimes, people (myself included) go out of their way to find out who is on the board for that night and then to constantly be asked can become tedious. I understand that people want to know, because if I didn't want to know I wouldn't bother checking, but it's a matter of seeming like you're looking a gift horse in the mouth. People do the best they can, trust it will be up there. If you want to know it early then you have to make the effort to check it yourself.

Edited to add: I'm not going to attack you for saying you don't want to see certain Billys, having seen some way more than I've seen other yes, sometimes I can walk in and say well I'd have preferred it was so and so, but that doesn't stop me from going. The reason they don't announce who is on when is partly to prevent exactly what you're talking about, people picking and choosing who they want to see.

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Updated On: 7/23/09 at 04:47 PM

I was at the show Wed evening 7/23. Kiril as Billy and David B as Michael. Dan O as dad.

This was my second trip -- I saw Kiril and David B last time . . . and I almost wouldn't have it any other way. These two kids are just perfection in my book. I loved the show even more this time. It is just a genius combination of dance, music (yes I love the score), story, and staging.

There were many moments that stopped the show last night and Kiril even got a standing O from several folks in the mezz (where I was) at the end of Electricity. The only other performer I've seen get a standing O at the end of a number (not at the finale) was Patti in GYPSY and she pretty much hammed it up for that response.

Both Kiril and David were great at the stage door. Both are extremely humble kids.

Haydn also was a pleasure to meet. I found so much to enjoy in her characterization of Mrs. W tonight. This is the perfect combination of actor and role.

I would also add that I thought Will Chase was swell and that Dan O was adequate as Dad. Really missed Greg J. Carole Shelley is still a treasure.

I love this show and wish I could go again tonight!

I was also at this past wednesday evening performance second row center orch. I agree with you about the night Shubert Alley Cat. Alot of people wanted to stand up and clap after soliditary but there were so many kids were in the orch so it was respectful not to. Shine was the exact same way too.

Will Chase and Kiril do look like Brothers. Erin was excellent was always and it was cute seeing Maria next to her at one point. The birdie flew off her finger. The ballet girls were lovely and funny and have great chemistry with one another. Matthew Mindler got the aww's.

Fourth Time seeing it ***** out of ***** as always.
Heres the order I saw the billy's and michaels:
Trent/David B, Small Boy Mitchell
Tommy/Frank, Small Boy Matthew
David/David, Small Boy Matthew, Debbie Maria Connelly
Kiril/David, Small Boy Matthew

planning fifth time late august.