BILLY ELLIOT Ballet Girls To Host Free Warm-Up 7/31

The Ballet Girls of Broadway's BILLY ELLIOT will host a free dance warm-up on July 31 to celebrate National Dance Day, the show's official website announces. The warm-up will be held at 12:45pm outside Broadway's Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue).  more »

HALLELUJAH BROADWAY Released On EMI/Manhattan Records 9/14

Hallelujah Broadway, the musical extravaganza from Bill Hughes, the producer of The Irish Tenors, is based on the simple premise that powerful songs can bring an audience to their feet, gladden their hearts and give them something to really feel good about.  more »

BWW TV: Bway in Bryant Park - BILLY ELLIOT!

The best of Broadway is being presented free on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with "106.7 Lite fm Presents Broadway in Bryant Park 2010" - a lunchtime series which began on Thursday, July 8th at 12:30pm on the Bryant Park Stage. Sponsored by Bank of America, and JCPenney 33rd & 6th, and hosted by Lite fm's on-air personalities, the tenth annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances runs through August 12th.  more »

BILLY ELLIOT Releases Final Block of Chicago Tickets, 7/16

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment are announcing, with Broadway In Chicago, that tickets for the finAl Block of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL in Chicago will go on sale Friday, July 16, 2010. After a successful 10-month run, BILLY ELLIOT will play its final Chicago performance on January 15, 2011. This finAl Block of performances runs from October 26, 2010 through January 15, 2011 and includes popular holiday performances.  more »

STAGE TUBE: BILLY ELLIOT Kids Campaign for LeBron James Visit

Only in New York City can LeBron James notch a Triple-Double at Madison Square Garden and watch the Triple-Threat performers of BILLY ELLIOT on the Great White Way in the same night. To persuade LeBron to sign with the Knicks, the stars of BILLY ELLIOT are saving him a front row seat! Check out how the Billys and Ballet Girls dance, dribble and pass the basketball for LeBron by clicking below.  more »

BILLY ELLIOT Plays Chigaco Thru 1/15; Stops in Toronto & San Francisco to Follow

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment are announcing, with Broadway In Chicago, that tickets for the finAl Block of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL in Chicago will go on sale Friday, July 16, 2010. After a successful 10-month run, BILLY ELLIOT will play its final Chicago performance on January 15, 2011. This finAl Block of performances runs from October 26, 2010 through January 15, 2011 and includes popular holiday performances.  more »

BILLY ELLIOT Launches New Podcast Series - BILLY ELLIOT: Express Yourself

The 2009 Tony Award winning Best Musical is calling all real life Billy Elliots to participate in the new podcast series, Billy Elliot: Express Yourself. The Broadway Company of Billy Elliot is looking for fans of all ages and backgrounds to tell their personal stories of discovery or triumph-whether it's finding a hidden talent, following their dreams or creating change within their community.  more »

Finneran, LaPaglia, BILLY ELLIOT Honored at Inside Broadway's Beacon Awards 6/17

Inside Broadway's 2010 Broadway Beacon Awards will be held at 5:30pm today, June 17th, 2010 at the historic Players Club at Gramercy Park.  more »

Photo Flash: Boys Of BILLY ELLIOT Cheer For The Blackhawks

The young stars of BILLY ELLIOT were cheering on the Blackhawks last night! The ‘Hawks won just in time for Tommy Batchelor to come out for his final bow with his Blackhawks Hat on, too!  more »

Photo Coverage: Auditions for Billy Elliot Draw from Far and Wide

Dozens of boys and girls auditioned this weekend for the chance to be part of the Second National Tour of Billy Elliot which launches at the Durham Performing Arts Center this fall. The auditions took place at the Carolina Dance Center in Raleigh with boys auditioning for the role of Billy on Saturday and girls auditioning for ensemble roles on Sunday.  more »

Camp Broadway Hosts Tony Party with Trent Kowalik & Cast Of BILLY ELLIOT 6/13

Camp Broadway is hosting Broadway-loving kids from around the country at its annual Tony Award celebration. Special guests include 2009 Tony Award-winning "Billy" Trent Kowalik and his Billy Elliott cast members Thommie Retter and Tessa Netting on Sunday, June 13 at Bond 45 Restaurant. Dressed in their gowns and tuxedos, Broadway's youngest fans, ages 10-17, will gather at 4:00pm for a pre-show mocktail party and dinner prior to attending the Tony Awards presentation at Radio City Music Hall. For more details on attending, call Camp Broadway at 212.575.2929.  more »

Finneran, LaPaglia, BILLY ELLIOT & More Honored at Inside B'way's Beacon Awards

Tony Award-winners Katie Finneran and Anthony LaPaglia, the current stars of Billy Elliot on Broadway, Nicholas & Lence Communications CEO (and former NYC & Company Director) Cristyne Nicholas, will all be honored at Inside Broadway's 2010 Broadway Beacon Awards, being held at 5:30pm on June 17th, 2010 at the historic Players Club at Gramercy Park.  more »

BILLY ELLIOT Announces New Performance Schedule Beginning 5/31

Billy Elliot on Broadway will play a new performance schedule beginning May 31, 2010: Wednesday - Saturday at 8pm, Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at 2pm and 7:30pm. In addition, there will be special holiday schedules for July 4th weekend and Labor Day weekend, with information available at www.telecharge.com.  more »

Photo Coverage: Kulish, Alvarez, & Kowalik Reunite for BILLY ELLIOT Celebrity Cook-Off

Yesterday evening, May 4, David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish, Tony winners for their performance as Billy in the hit musical Billy Elliot, reunited to support TrueChild in their Celebrity Cook-Off event. TrueChild is a leading national organization that helps all children break through stereotypes so they can be true to themselves and reach their full potential. Alvarez, Kowalik and Kulish were joined by "Top Chef" season five finalists Carla Hall and Fabio Viviani. BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the event.  more »

Greg Jbara Returns to BILLY ELLIOT 5/4

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Gregory Jbara has returned to his Tony winning role as ‘Dad' in Billy Elliot.  more »

Katarzyna Roszczeda Wins Fidelity FutureStage Playwriting Contest

Fidelity FutureStage® Playwriting Contest winner, Katarzyna (Kathy) Roszczeda, a New York City high school senior, is headed to Broadway this June to see her original play produced on stage at the Imperial Theatre, home to 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, BILLY ELLIOT. On Sunday, April 11, Roszczeda had the opportunity to celebrate by meeting Elton John, BILLY ELLIOT composer and honorary chairperson of Fidelity FutureStage, at opening night of the musical in Chicago.  more »

Elton John to Perform on IDOL GIVES BACK 4/21

As part of his global effort to raise awareness for and to end HIV/AIDS, Sir Elton John will perform on IDOL GIVES BACK, airing Wednesday, April 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX, on behalf of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox, Jeff Beck & Joss Stone and Mary J. Blige & the All-Star Band will also perform.  more »

BILLY ELLIOT Chicago Featured On The Oprah Winfrey Show 4/16

On Friday, April 16th, Billy Elliot the Musical will be featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." Composer Elton John will be Oprah's guest, and the stars of Billy Elliot in Chicago, Tommy Batchelor, Giuseppe Bausilio, Cesar Corrales and J.P. Viernes will also make an appearance.  more »

Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT in Chicago

The downtown Theatre District is filled with activity surrounding Billy Elliot in the coming weeks with rehearsals that began January 11 in Chicago and the production moving into the Ford Center/Oriental Theatre.  more »

Tony Winning BILLYS Re-unite for TrueChild Charity Celebrity Cook-Off Event 5/3

David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish, Tony winners for their performance as Billy in the smash hit musical Billy Elliot the Musical, will be reunited to support TrueChild in their Celebrity Cook-Off event on Monday, May 3rd.  more »

Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT Celebrates Five Years In The West End

Last Night, 31 March 2010, Billy Elliot the Musical celebrated its fifth birthday in London's West End. Joining the current London cast to celebrate were composer Elton John, director Stephen Daldry, writer Lee Hall, Haydn Gwynne who played the original Mrs Wilkinson and Tim Healy who played Bllly's original Dad, and 19 past, present and future Billys Elliots. Guests included David Furnish, David Walliams, Lara Stone and Alexander Lebedev.  more »

BILLY ELLIOT Welcomes Jacob Clemente as Newest 'Billy'

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Jacob Clemente will join the cast of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical, in the role of 'Billy'  more »

Photo Coverage: BILLY ELLIOT Honors The Actors Fund

BILLY ELLIOT, currently playing at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway, dedicated the February 24th performance to The Actors Fund, granting proceeds to the fund in support of their programs and services. Michael Dameski and Jake Schwencke took the stage for the benefit.  more »

BILLY ELLIOT Performs for Actors Fund, Feb. 24

BILLY ELLIOT, currently playing at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway starring Michael Dameski, Alex Ko, Trent Kowalik, Liam Redhead and Dayton Tavares as Bill, will dedicate the February 24th performance to The Actors Fund, granting proceeds to the fund in support of their programs and services. The curtain rises on Wednesday the 24th at 8:00pm. For information on The Actor's fund, visit www.actorsfund.org.  more »

Tony-Winner Kowalik to Play Final Show in BILLY ELLIOT March 7

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment announced today that Tony winning original ‘Billy,' Trent Kowalik, will play his final performance on Sunday, March 7th at 7:30pm.  more »