Cushman, Robert (2 March 2011). "Billy Elliot goes through the well-choregraphed motions". National Post. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012.

Billy Elliot to dance into Melbourne, Australia". performingartskids.com. 2 June 2008. Archived from the original on 24 June 2008. On 5 May 2015 Billy Elliot premiered in Italy at Il Sistina in Rome. Billy was alternately played by Alessandro Frola and Simone Romualdi. Among the cast were Sabrina Marciano as Mrs. Wilkinson, Christian Roberto as Michael, Luca Biagini as Billy's father, Cristina Noci as Grandma, Donato Altomare as Tony, Elisabetta Tulli as Mum, Jacopo Pelliccia as George and Maurizio Semeraro as Mr. Braithwaite . The filmed production stars Elliott Hanna as Billy, Ruthie Henshall as Mrs. Wilkinson, and Deka Walmsley, Ann Emery, and Chris Grahamson as Billy's father, grandmother, and older brother, respectively.At the very heart of the whole experience is an incredible performance of maturity and skill from 11-year-old Elliott Hanna as Billy. With the camera never far away, there are no shortcuts this young actor, singer and dancer can make, but his passion and commitment can never be questioned. It is impossible not to be in awe of his talent and the integrity he brings to the role. Zach Atkinson (13), as Billy’s pal Michael (yes, the one who likes dressing up in dresses!) is a pretty big hit too.

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The title role was shared by Giuseppe Bausilio, Michael Dameski, Kylend Hetherington, Lex Ishimoto, and Daniel Russell. The cast also included Faith Prince as Mrs. Wilkinson, Rich Hebert as Billy's father, Patti Perkins as Grandma, Jeff Kready as Tony, and Joel Blum as George. [50] Six months later at the miner's annual Christmas show, the children put on a show disparaging Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who is seen as the antagonist by the coal miners ("Merry Christmas, Maggie Thatcher"). Billy's father gets drunk and sings an old folk song that elicits memories of his deceased wife and the usually stoic man leaves in tears ("Deep Into the Ground"). Left alone with Billy in the Community Centre, Michael reveals he has feelings for him, but Billy says that the fact that he likes ballet does not mean that he is gay. Michael gives him a kiss on the cheek. Michael tries to get Billy to show him some dancing, but Billy is sad and tells him to leave. Green Room Awards 2008". greenroom.org. Archived from the original on 9 April 2013 . Retrieved 27 January 2013. Griffin, Michelle (15 June 2009). "It's goodbye Billy, hello Her Majesty's rebuild". The Age . Retrieved 12 January 2022.

Perhaps most moving of all is the ‘Dream Ballet’ scene in Act II when Billy dances with his Older Self (given an additional power on this occasion by original Billy, Liam Mower, joining Elliott Hanna). Hemley, Matthew (17 September 2021). "Curve in Leicester to stage first new UK production of musical Billy Elliot". The Stage . Retrieved 20 December 2022. In December 2013 the Norwegian production company SceneKvelder announced that it would stage their own production of the show at the Folketeatret in Oslo. This production opened on 18 September 2014 for a limited run and was the first international non-replica production to open. [60] [61] Kevin Haugan played the title role with Hilde Lyrån as Mrs. Wilkinson, Nils Ole Oftebro as Billy's dad and Benjamin Helstad as Tony. In March 2015 Billy Elliot premiered in Estonia, Tallinn, at the Nordea Concert Hall. Among the cast were Kaire Vilgats as Mrs. Wilkinson and Mait Malmsten as Billy's father.Elton John Dons Tutu to Help London's Billy Elliot Celebrate First Anniversary". Playbill . Retrieved 24 June 2022.

The first US regional production of the show opened on 16 June 2014 at The Muny in St. Louis, Missouri, for a week-long run. [57] Included among the cast were Tade Biesinger as Billy, Emily Skinner as Mrs. Wilkinson, Daniel Oreskes as Dad, and Patti Perkins as Grandma, all reprising their roles from the original Broadway production. [58] On 25 October 2013, the Ogunquit Playhouse announced that it would stage their own production which ran from 25 June through 26 July 2014. Included among the cast were Anastasia Barzee as Mrs. Wilkinson, Sam Faulkner and Noah Parets as Billy, Armand Schultz as Billy's dad, Dale Soules as grandma, Anthony Festa as Tony and Joel Blum as George. [59] Other regional productions have also been announced. The premiere of the musical was planned at the Tyne Theatre in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, but this was abandoned due to financial problems of the Tyne Theatre's operator, and the production's growing budget. [3] The Real Billy Elliot Diaries traces the story of three boys and how they came to be cast in the stage show. Meanwhile From Screen To Stage focuses on the process of adaptation that began when Elton John first saw the film in Cannes and pitched the idea to Daldry. He compares the dynamic between Billy and his dad with the relationship he had with his own father, admitting that, "I had to be helped sobbing from my seat when it ended!" Daldry is also on hand to explain why the stage version is in many ways more complete than the movie. Fargnoli, Dave (21 July 2022). "Billy Elliot the Musical review". The Stage . Retrieved 20 December 2022. Billy Elliot the Musical: Korea Unveiled at Press Conference". The Sky Kid. 4 August 2010. Archived from the original on 7 August 2010.Nolen Dubuc was announced for the lead role of Billy. While there was an understudy, Dubuc ended up performing in all 119 performances. The rest of the cast included Emerson Gamble as Michael, Blythe Wilson as Mrs. Wilkinson, and Dan Chameroy as Dad. [39] Touring productions [ edit ] First US national tour [ edit ] Gans, Andrew (25 August 2010). "Tony Winner Faith Prince to Star in Billy Elliot 's Second National Tour; Casting Complete". Playbill . Retrieved 12 January 2022.