The new Billy Elliot love thread- Page 43

[Scripps2]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1050

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1051

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1052

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1053

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1054

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1055

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

Sending love to the phenomenal Kiril on his last show!

[Grief]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1056

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1057

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

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

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1058

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

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

2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1059

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

...New tall boy.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1060

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.

2008: Feb. 18- Rent, Feb. 19- Curtains, April 18- Xanadu, April 22- Wicked, April 26- Legally Blonde, May 31- Wicked, June 13- The Little Mermaid, June 28- Wicked and Young Frankenstein, July 2- The Little Mermaid, July 6- A Chorus Line and Legally Blonde, August 16- Xanadu, September 13- Legally Blonde and 13, September 28- Xanadu and Spring Awakening, Oct. 12-GYPSY and [title of show], Oct. 19- Hairspray & Legally Blonde, Nov. 9- Wicked and 13, Dec. 14-13, Dec. 26- Billy Elliot, 2009: Jan 1- Shrek, Jan 2- 13 and Wicked, Jan 4- 13, Feb 17- In The Heights, Feb 19- Billy Elliot, Feb 22- Sweeney Todd (tour), March 28- Mary Poppins, April 4- Mamma Mia!, April 15- Jersey Boys (on tour), April 25- next to normal & 9 to 5 May 1- Billy Elliot, May 3- Spelling Bee (tour), May 8- Chicago, May 21- Wicked, June 6- Everyday Rapture, June 23- The Wiz, June 25- Hair July 15- Shrek, August 9- Wicked, September 7- Rock of Ages, October 11- Next To Normal, October 23- The Marvelous Wonderettes, November 7- Ragtime November 29- Dreamgirls, December 25- Billy Elliot, December 30- Finian's Rainbow, 2010: January 9- Bye Bye Birdie, January 16- Memphis February 17- The Phantom of The Opera, February 18- God of Carnage, March 7- Billy Elliot, March 31- American Idiot

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1061

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

Sorry for the bluntness.

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

[Broadwaylover26]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1062

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

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

[Kev]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1063

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1064

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1065

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

That stagedoor was a madhouse. Poor kid.

[sgv123]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1066

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1067

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

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

[sgv123]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1068

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1069

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1070

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1071

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1072

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1073

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]

The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1074

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

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