The new Billy Elliot love thread- Page 34

Posted: 7/31/09 at 9:02pm

I've wanted to see this show since it opened in London. Last night, I got my chance. I was blown away. I LOVED IT!!!

Trent was Billy, and David was Michael. Understudies were in for both Mum and Grandma, but it was still great.

Best of all, my boyfriend, who brought me, LOVED it! He was stunned, which is great.

[Salene]

Posted: 8/1/09 at 1:53am

Double post. Updated On: 8/1/09 at 01:53 AM

[Salene]

Posted: 8/1/09 at 1:54am

Who did you see as Mum? Seems strange that Kerry O'Malley should be out a few days after joining the cast.

[Salene]

Posted: 8/1/09 at 1:57am

The American Theatre Wing has announced the return of its acclaimed interview show ?Downstage Center,? back by popular demand. The show returns as a podcast on Monday, August 3 with Tony Award-winner and Billy Elliot star Gregory Jbara.

http://www.examiner.com/x-1598-NY-Broadway-Theater-Examiner~y2009m7d30-The-American-Theatre-Wing-is-back-and-presents-Greg-Jbara-on-Aug-3rd

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 8/1/09 at 2:31am

They are putting Kerry as an understudy, I saw the board the other day and she was listed there. They did the same thing for Blake when he filled in for Thommie.

Posted: 8/1/09 at 11:27am

Exactly. So, I guess she wasn't an understudy, then, but they haven't had the Playbill changed yet.

Kerry has a sweet voice, but she and Haydn weren't *quite* up to speed with each other during "The Letter." They probably just haven't worked out all of the kinks yet.


Updated On: 8/1/09 at 11:27 AM

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 8/1/09 at 5:40pm

Yeah, they didnt change the playbill yet so she an "understudy" until they do.

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 12:46am

Did anyone go to the show today?

[BroadwayBuff4Life]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 1:42am

Has Tessa Netting been in the show lately? Her twitter mentioned that she had a high fever and hates the "swine flu".

[blaxx]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 1:43am

Does anyone know when Kate Henning's opening night is?

[willep]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 3:59am

I was at the matinee today, broadwaygirl, why do you ask?

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 8/2/09 at 4:47am

Just asking, no reason. Curious i guess. Did you like it? Is Kelly good?

Tessa has not been in the show but on Trent's website there are pictures of her at 6 flags and at a pool. She doesnt look sick to me so..

You can see you yourself though. Updated On: 8/2/09 at 04:47 AM

[broadwaygirl99]

Posted: 8/4/09 at 2:27am

tessa was back in the show Sunday.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 8/4/09 at 7:22am

The roller coaster they are on, El Toro, is amazing. I was there yesterday, just felt like sharing. It happens to be higher than most of the other roller coasters there but I don't feel like correcting him on his website.

[yankees1253]

Posted: 8/4/09 at 2:01pm

Thank God they made public. It took them awhile. I wonder if he is going to do three shows a week like he did with Mermaid. His photo from BWW seems alot more mature for Michael which is great, the others look like he can be small boy.

Trent will be Billy for another six months.

Updated On: 8/4/09 at 02:01 PM

[Salene]

Posted: 8/4/09 at 4:10pm

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BILLY_ELLIOT_Gets_A_New_Michael_Mermaids_Trevor_Braun_Joins_The_Cast_818_20090804

https://www.broadway.com/Trevor-Braun-to-Express-Himself-as-Michael-in-Billy-Elliot/broadway_news/5031139

https://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/08-2009/trevor-braun-to-join-broadways-billy-elliot-as-mic_20456.html Updated On: 8/4/09 at 04:10 PM

[yankees1253]

Posted: 8/4/09 at 10:36pm

Tonights Board:
Billy-Tommy
Michael-David B
Small Boy-Mitchell
Mrs W-Jayne
Debbie-Maria C
Tracey Atkinson-Maddy N

[willep]

Posted: 8/4/09 at 11:29pm

Broadwaygirl:

I LOVED it! It was my second time seeing it, the first time from the 41 dollar seats, and this time I was in Orchestra row E. It was insanely amazing how much it changed the show. While I loved it both times, seeing it from ten feet away, and the power of such scenes as the Letter, and Angry Dance is just incredible. I saw David A. and B. last time, and this time it was Tommy and Keean, so it was cool to see different people (although David A. did come out the stage door, so he must have been the standby Billy...anybody know what the things on his arms are for?). Trent was on as the Tall and Posh Boy (and it may have just been an off day for him, but he really didn't seem thrilled to be in the show as a different character...even at the stage door he was kinda "eh". The understudy for Grandma was on (I did see Carole last time, so I wasn't completely upset about that) and she was hysterical. Kerry was really good as Mum. It kind of seemed like she and Haydn hadn't had quite enough rehearsal time with their song yet, but it was still great.

I have to go to work now. Maybe more thoughts later.

[ILuv2shop531]

Posted: 8/5/09 at 12:04am

Thank God they made public. It took them awhile. I wonder if he is going to do three shows a week like he did with Mermaid. His photo from BWW seems alot more mature for Michael which is great, the others look like he can be small boy.

Trent will be Billy for another six months.


I think he is doing four...but I will find out for you guys from his Mom or sister :)

[Salene]

Posted: 8/5/09 at 1:07am

Andrea McArdle, Billy Elliot Cast Members to Teach Workshops for Kids and Teens

By: Dan Bacalzo · Aug 4, 2009 · New York

Andrea McArdle
(© Joseph Marzullo/WENN)
Original Annie star Andrea McArdle will once again teach a workshop for A Class Act NY, during the fall of 2009. The class will include song interpretation, vocal coaching, scene work, a dance combo, and audition technique. A similar workshop will be taught by Billy Elliot cast members Thommie Retter (Mr. Braithwaite) and Trevor Braun (Michael).

A Class Act NY's mission is to provide young actors (kids and teens) with a memorable and invaluable education. Classes take place in New York City and Long Island.

For age levels, registration, and more information, visit www.AClassActNY.com.

http://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/08-2009/andrea-mcardle-billy-elliot-cast-members-to-teach_20466.html

[adamgreer]

Posted: 8/5/09 at 3:16pm

Is there a reason Kiril has been out an entire week? Since last Wednesday, they've rotate just two Billys (Trent and Tommy). Any reason for that?

[willep]

Posted: 8/5/09 at 3:46pm

I can't be sure about Kiril, but when I saw it Saturday with Tommy as Billy and Trent as Tall/Posh boy, David also came out of the stage door, but he had a thing on each arm. I am not sure what they are called, those black things that some people get after they've had a cast on, or if they've sprained their arm...I am not sure if anyone has any idea what I am talking about...haha

[sgv123]

Posted: 8/5/09 at 3:59pm

Kiril has been on vacation.

[lindatnyc2]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 9:43am

Sure sounds like David A. has some kind of injury.

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Kiril on vacay

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We are short a Billy or two > Wouldn't it be lovely to have Tanner again! :)

[bythesword84]

Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:07pm

Ooh bring back Tanner! But only if we don't lose Kiril.