Complete Casting For Billy Elliot - The Musical

According to Playbill.com complete casting for the musical, Billy Elliot has been announced.  The show will officially begin previews at the Imperial Theatre on October 1 with an official opening set for November 13.  David Alvarez, Kiril Kulish and Trent Kowalik will all alternate in the musical’s title role.  A plethora of other actors has also been recently cast for the production, all of which can be seen on Playbill.com.  Stephen Daldry will be directing and the music is by Elton John with a book and lyrics by Lee Hall.

According to press notes posted on Playbill.com, “the tale is set in England’s Northeast against the background of a miners’ strike.  The musical concerns a working class boy’s dream of becoming a ballet dancer -  and the obstacles and advocates that he encounters.”  The London production of Billy Elliot won Best New Musical at the 2006 Olivier Awards and it is expected to do exceptionally well in New York City as well.  Be sure to get your own pair of Billy Elliot tickets from Stubhub.com.

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