The Changing Actors of Billy
June 26, 2010
As the production of Billy Elliot approaches its two year anniversary on Broadway it’s no surprise that a new “Billy” is in the works of replacing the current one. The character of Billy Elliot is the star of the show – a young boy chasing his dreams to dance in a time of struggle for northern England’s working class. Billy has a flawless, youthful voice and can pirouette, plie, and grand jete across Broadway’s stage for an hour and a half each show, eight shows a week. For anyone that knows dance, theater, and constant stage perfection understands that it can be extremely rewarding but also tiring. And for that reason alone is why Billy replacements are part of the game in Broadway’s Billy Elliot.
The search for new Billies is a continuous process that has been made into a system. “Billy schools” have been established across the world by the Billy Elliot creative team that help them discover fresh theater and dance talent. The Broadway musical has received multiple prestigious awards and tops the sales charts week to week, impressing audiences not just on Broadway but across the world as well. The role of Billy being the most important makes it crucial to find the perfect young boy to fill that spot. With a rehearsal process lasting four to five weeks and the training schedule long and demanding, these Billies get whipped into Broadway shape fast. But once they hit that Broadway spotlight and the standing ovation brings the night to an end, those boys know it was worth it.
Billy Elliot tickets are among the most sought after tickets that theater has to offer. The production snags a top 5 spot on the chart-toppers list week after week and the rave reviews continue to roll in. If you haven’t seen what this breath-taking musical has to offer, then you are missing one of the most heart warming stories, most talented cast, and most beautiful overall production out there. See what Billy Elliot is all about.
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