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The new Billy Elliot love thread
Joined: 12/31/69
The new Billy Elliot love thread#825
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.
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/07
The new Billy Elliot love thread#826
Posted: 8/1/09 at 1:53amDouble post. Updated On: 8/1/09 at 01:53 AM
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/07
The new Billy Elliot love thread#827
Posted: 8/1/09 at 1:54amWho did you see as Mum? Seems strange that Kerry O'Malley should be out a few days after joining the cast.
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/07
The new Billy Elliot love thread#828
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
The new Billy Elliot love thread#829
Posted: 8/1/09 at 2:31amThey 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.
Joined: 12/31/69
The new Billy Elliot love thread#830
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
The new Billy Elliot love thread#831
Posted: 8/1/09 at 5:40pmYeah, they didnt change the playbill yet so she an "understudy" until they do.
The new Billy Elliot love thread#833
Posted: 8/2/09 at 1:42amHas Tessa Netting been in the show lately? Her twitter mentioned that she had a high fever and hates the "swine flu".
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/28/05
The new Billy Elliot love thread#834
Posted: 8/2/09 at 1:43amDoes anyone know when Kate Henning's opening night is?
The new Billy Elliot love thread#835
Posted: 8/2/09 at 3:59amI was at the matinee today, broadwaygirl, why do you ask?
The new Billy Elliot love thread#836
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
The new Billy Elliot love thread#838
Posted: 8/4/09 at 7:22amThe 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.
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/07
The new Billy Elliot love thread#839
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
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/07
The new Billy Elliot love thread#840
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/07
The new Billy Elliot love thread#841
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
The new Billy Elliot love thread#842
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.
The new Billy Elliot love thread#843
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 :)
Broadway Star Joined: 3/26/07
The new Billy Elliot love thread#844
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
The new Billy Elliot love thread#845
Posted: 8/5/09 at 3:16pmIs 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?
The new Billy Elliot love thread#846
Posted: 8/5/09 at 3:46pmI 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
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/06
The new Billy Elliot love thread#848
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! :)
The new Billy Elliot love thread#849
Posted: 8/6/09 at 2:07pm
Ooh bring back Tanner! But only if we don't lose Kiril. 
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