The new Billy Elliot love thread- Page 43

[Scripps2]

Posted: 10/2/09 at 4:46pm

I caught up with the London production again this week. It's in great shape and my review is in this thread:

https://www.broadwayworld.com/board/readmessage.cfm?thread=1000730&boardname=bway&dt=9&boardid=3

[Salene]

Posted: 10/2/09 at 10:51pm

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/arts/index.ssf/2009/10/kiril_kulish_of_billy_elliot_f.html

[Salene]

Posted: 10/2/09 at 10:55pm

https://www.playbill.com/news/article/133448-_Hanna_to_Rejoin_NYCB_Following_Billy_Elliot_Departure

https://baltimore.broadwayworld.com/article/BILLY_ELLIOTs_Stephen_Hanna_Returns_to_the_New_York_City_Ballet_for_its_20092010_Season_20010101

https://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/arts/03arts-GROWNUPBILLY_BRF.html?_r=1

https://www.theatermania.com/new-york/news/10-2009/billy-elliots-stephen-hanna-to-return-to-new-york_21699.html

[frapperia]

Posted: 10/2/09 at 11:06pm

I just watched Kiril on Youtube and wow, what a dancer. I don't like his vocal - not his actual singing, that was good, just that his accent wasn't quite right - but wow. Incredible.

[Billy Whiz]

Posted: 10/3/09 at 11:07am

None of the casts' accents are quite right. If they were nobody would understand a word they were saying. The North East of England accent is difficult for the English to understand so, not wishing to sound disrespctful, Americans wouldn't have a clue what they were saying. For that reason all the accents have been softened.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 10/3/09 at 1:12pm

Sending love to the phenomenal Kiril on his last show!

[Grief]

Posted: 10/3/09 at 1:55pm

Just noticed on Twitter that Kiril has performed every evening performance this week since Tuesday! That's awesome that they give him extra performances in his final week. I'm seeing his last show tonight!

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 10/3/09 at 2:27pm

Absolutely! Easier considering that Tommy's hurt and David is on vacation.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 10/3/09 at 2:55pm

Who's Jacob? I see he is the tall boy.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 10/3/09 at 3:02pm

...New tall boy.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 10/3/09 at 3:05pm

I figured that being I kind of mentioned he's on as tall boy... I was asking more of a background question.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 10/3/09 at 3:28pm

Sorry for the bluntness.

http://www.friendsofbilly.com/FriendsF/viewtopic.php?f=182&t=2216

[Broadwaylover26]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 2:13am

Did anyone go to Kiril's final performance? It would be great to hear a review!

[Kev]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 2:24am

Some personal reviews can be found from the link above:
http://www.friendsofbilly.com/FriendsF/viewtopic.php?f=103&t=2217

[sgv123]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 2:28am

I was there tonight....

-It was a FANTASTIC performance by Kiril and the rest of the company.

-The evening started off with a much needed speech made by Stephan Daldry :)

-Kiril got a big entrance applause as well.

- There was the "cya Keean, cya Kiril" at the end.

- Many adlibbed hugs throughout the performance.

- Standing ovation even before "Electricity" ended.

- Lots of tears

-Speech given at the end for Kiril by Greg. Kiril and Haydn also receive flowers.

- Kiril's family was called up at curtain call, but only his sister could get up on stage. She got a big applause.

-A night I will never forget.

Those were just a few of my thoughts...if you want to know anything else feel free to ask.
Updated On: 10/4/09 at 02:28 AM

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 12:15pm

That stagedoor was a madhouse. Poor kid.

[sgv123]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 12:21pm

It was crazy, but he probably did not mind. It was his last time at the SD, so I am sure he was just taking it all in.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 1:33pm

Let's hope not. They followed him to his freaking car.

[sgv123]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 1:38pm

oh, I was not aware of that part. I left a couple of minutes after Kiril came out. That was too much.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 10/4/09 at 1:47pm

Yeah a little bit. I just feel bad for his family who had to wait at least an hour for him to sign for everyone.


On a positive note, you'll be missed so much Kiril!

[luvBEmusic]

Posted: 10/6/09 at 3:57pm

Did Kiril cry at his last show or was it only everyone else? Kiril doesn't strike me as an emotional person.

Also, if anyone has any audio/video of his last show I would love to see/hear it. I love ANY Kiril video I can see. Trent and David seem to have gotten more attention in the press. Are there reviews of his final show online?


I've never seen the show, but just from watching YouTube, Kiril AMAZES me particularly, even though all the Billys are fabulous. Good luck with everything, Kiril, and hopefully we can see much more from you in the future!
Updated On: 10/6/09 at 03:57 PM

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 10/6/09 at 4:06pm

LoveBEMusic, there's pictures of his final show here https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo_Coverage_Billy_Elliott_Curtain_20091004
where he's clearly crying.

Also, not to be rude, but this is definitely npot the place to be asking for bootlegs or any illegal recording

If you scroll up to Kev's post, there's a link to the Friends of Billy forum that contains in depth reviews from saturday evenings show.

[sgv123]

Posted: 10/6/09 at 4:07pm

I gave my thoughts about the last show earlier in this thread. You can also find them on the 2 Billy Elliot forums. Kiril was very emotional throughout the show, especially closer to the end.

[cglaid]

Posted: 10/6/09 at 4:51pm

Kiril doesn't strike you as an emotional person?

Of all the Billy's, Kiril strikes me as being the most emotional/sensitive.

[bway1261]

Posted: 10/6/09 at 5:36pm

Does anyone know if Kiril has anything planned for the future?