Billy Elliot Archive

  • Billy Elliot Sets Closing Date

    Billy Elliot Sets Closing Date

    After more than 1300 performances and 10 Tony Awards, the hit musical Billy Elliot is set to close on January 8th, 2012. Billy Elliot is the funny, heartwarming tale of a young boy with a dream of dancing, and a feel-good celebration of his triumph against all odds. The gripping tale was brought to the [...]

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  • Big Holiday Week On The Great White Way

    Big Holiday Week On The Great White Way

    There’s no doubt that these are challenging economic times for many. But you wouldn’t know it to look at last week’s record-breaking holiday box office on Broadway. The two most popular shows – Wicked and The Lion King – brought in more than $4 million between them, setting a Big Apple record. And controversial newcomer, [...]

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  • Last Week’s Best On Broadway

    Last Week’s Best On Broadway

    It was a busy week on Broadway last week and we thought we’d share with you the shows that were the most popular among theatre enthusiasts. There were no real surprises on the list of shows taking in the most money, though The Addams Family, starring Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth, is a new entry [...]

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  • There's A New Billy Elliot In Town

    There's A New Billy Elliot In Town

    Twelve year old Jacob Clemente is set to take on the starring role in the Broadway smash hit musical Billy Elliot. Clemente is the youngest of nine actors who have taken on the starring spot. He will rotate in the lead with Michael Dameski, Alex Ko, Liam Redhead and Dayton Tavares. Billy Elliot is the [...]

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  • Popular Shows, Popular Tickets

    Popular Shows, Popular Tickets

    What’s Hot On Broadway? We don’t usually cover the business aspect of Broadway on this blog. But a list of the best selling shows of late gives you some idea of the productions that fans are loving. And we thought that might help you make your plans. Here, in order, is a list of the [...]

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  • 2009 Tony Award Winners

    2009 Tony Award Winners

    The 63rd annual Tony Awards ceremony was held on June 7th, 2009 and the big winner at this year’s show was Billy Elliot which garnered 10 awards, including Best Musical. Other notable winners included Hair for Best Musical, God of Carnage for Best Play and The Norman Conquests for Best Revival of a Play. Here [...]

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