The new Billy Elliot love thread
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1225
Posted: 1/8/10 at 5:45pmGlad to hear David's final was so good. Wish I could have been there. I've seen him, Tommy, and Dayton and they have all been terrific. I have yet to not be impressed.
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1226
Posted: 1/12/10 at 12:40am
I have seen 4 recordings of David Alvarez' performance of "Electricity", and I notice that in each of them (in contrast to EVERY other boy I've seen doing the number) he does NOT start out with the bag over his shoulder. I was wondering if this was always the case with him, and if so, why.
I like his "take" on the song, and I was just wondering if he did not want to use the prop, or if, for some other reason he never used it. You folks seem so knowledgeable about all aspects of the show, I just thought I'd ask.
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1227
Posted: 1/12/10 at 4:46pm
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Oh, wow, I saw him 3 times and never noticed! Although, I know Kiril did use it... you've got me curious.
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1228
Posted: 1/12/10 at 6:22pm
A group of us saw David on his debut and we actually commented on this. Every time I saw David he never took the bag.
Updated On: 1/12/10 at 06:22 PM
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1229
Posted: 1/17/10 at 12:26amDoes anyone have any word on when Alex is returning? He's been out for quite a while now...
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re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1230
Posted: 1/17/10 at 1:22amI think he is just taking it slow. He has been back in rehearsals for the past month or so though.
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1231
Posted: 1/17/10 at 2:30amI noticed it one night when I saw the show and I mentioned it to Greg J. I asked if it was a change in the choreography and he said no - that David had never used the bag, from the very beginning. He also said that he was the only one who didn't use it.
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re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1232
Posted: 1/17/10 at 12:09pm
If i am not mistaken Jaime Bell dropped his bags too in the movie answering the womens question in the same scene.
Were saying goodbye to Matthew Mindler as small boy tonight, he will be missed.
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1233
Posted: 1/17/10 at 12:23pmAw, Matthew's leaving? Adored that boy, so cute and what a talent at such a young age.
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1234
Posted: 1/17/10 at 3:51pm
Good to hear about Alex, what exactly was his injury, does anyone know?
I never got to see Matthew (other than videos) but best of luck to him! I am sure he was great (not to mention adorable).
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re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1235
Posted: 1/17/10 at 3:58pmI think it was a knee injury. He was on crutches for a while.
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1236
Posted: 1/20/10 at 1:14pm
Who is the new Small Boy? I saw Mitchell last summer and Luke most recently, so I didn't get to see Matthew.
Updated On: 1/20/10 at 01:14 PM
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re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1237
Posted: 1/20/10 at 1:23pmThe new small boy---his name is Seth.
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1238
Posted: 1/20/10 at 2:12pmThanks!! I can't wait to see him!
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1240
Posted: 1/25/10 at 1:35pmMichael Dameski's Broadway debut should be Sunday's matinee. Make sure to write a review if you go!!
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re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1241
Posted: 1/25/10 at 1:37pm
Here are some photos from the 500th performance party...scroll to the bottom.
http://brian365.livejournal.com/6675.html
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1242
Posted: 1/25/10 at 2:13pmHaha. "girl" in that last picture is Tessa Netting, no? Love her sock monkey hat. Got one of them myself when I was in the city over Christmas...
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1243
Posted: 1/25/10 at 4:06pm
Yeah, the girl is Tessa Netting; there are more pictures up on the main page.
I was talking to Will Chase on Thursday night after the show and he told me a funny story about Jake's first performance. Will was on stage and realized he had never met Jake and that at curtain call he shook his hand and introduced himself while also congratulating Jake on his performance.
Anyone know when Alex Ko is going to start performances again?
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1244
Posted: 1/25/10 at 4:55pmThat is pretty crazy how that happens, that they had never met. I mean they don't really have any scenes together, but still, interesting how that works out.
re: re: re: The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1245
Posted: 1/26/10 at 12:38am
Billy coming to Toronto after Chicago?
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The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1246
Posted: 1/27/10 at 12:31am
Hello... Is there any way to find out with boy well be playing Billy on a given night? I was hoping to see Trent, and woundered if he might be Billy on St. Patricks day? Anyone have any ideas?
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Jack Dawkins
The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1247
Posted: 1/27/10 at 1:26amIt's basically impossible to tell. You can attempt to follow the "Billy" trend on twitter and make an educated guess, but even then it's no sure bet.
The New Billy Elliot Love Thread#1249
Posted: 1/27/10 at 2:31amYeah this has been known for a while now.
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