Billy Elliot the Musical casts
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This article lists cast members of Billy Elliot the Musical
at the Victoria Palace Theatre
in London
, since its opening on 31 March 2005, as well as the production at the Capitol Theatre
in Sydney
, Australia
since its opening on 13 December 2007, the transferred production at Her Majesty's Theatre
in Melbourne
, Australia
since its opening on 31 December 2008, New York
's Broadway
production at the Imperial Theatre since its opening on 13 November 2008, Chicago
's production at the Oriental Theatre since its opening on 11 April 2010 and Seoul
's production at the LG Arts Center since its opening on 14 August 2010.
, who previously auditioned, and has performed it ever since. On a similar note, Jackie Clune
originally took part in a few workshops for Mrs Wilkinson and was very enthusiastic about the part, but became pregnant before casting was finalised. A few years later she was offered the part. The process of finding the three Billy's was laborious, and took many months.
The show opened on 13 November 2008 and will be closing the show on 8 January 2012>
Name First Performance Last Performance Style Notes
Original
Cast
Kiril Kulish
1 October 2008
3 October 2009
Ballet
2009 Tony Award
Winner, Performed as Tall Boy. Broadway
debut.
David Álvarez
2 October 2008
3 January 2010
Ballet
2009 Tony Award
Winner, Performed as Tall Boy. Broadway
debut.
Trent Kowalik
8 October 2008
7 March 2010
Ballet/Irish Step
2009 Tony Award
Winner. Was a London Billy. Performed as Tall Boy. Played at the opening night 13 November 2008. Holds the all-time record for most performances as "Billy." Broadway
debut.
Past
Tommy Batchelor
10 February 2009
11 December 2009
Ballet
Was an original Billy, but due to injury, could not receive the tony and be recognized as, "original". Broadway
debut. Was also a Chicago Billy. Tanner Pflueger was understudy while Tommy was out with an injury (16 May 2009 – 6 June 2009)
Alex Ko
6 October 2009
15 May 2011
Ballet/ Gymnastics
Broadway
debut. Performed as Tall Boy. Played Billy for 1,000th performance.
Dayton Tavares
19 December 2009
12 December 2010
Ballet/Street
Was an Australian Billy. Understudied the role of Michael Broadway
debut.
Liam Redhead
23 December 2009
29 August 2010
Ballet
Broadway
debut. Performed as Tall Boy
Michael Dameski
31 January 2010
5 September 2010
Ballet
Was an Australian Billy. Broadway
debut, and a second National Tour Billy.
Jacob Clemente
3 April 2010
3 July 2011
Ballet/Tap
Former Tall/Posh Boy.
Giuseppe Bausilio
3 July 2011
6 November 2011
Ballet
Was a Chicago and 2nd Tour Billy.
Myles Erlick
24 September 2011
13 November 2011
Ballet
Was a Chicago and Toronto Billy.
Current
Cast
Peter Mazurowski
29 August 2010
current cast
Ballet
Broadway Debut.
Joseph Harrington
24 October 2010
current cast
Ballet
Was in How The Grinch Stole Christmas on Broadway. Played Tall Boy/Posh Boy for 1,000th Performance.
Tade Biesinger
17 May 2011
current cast
Ballet
Julian Elia
12 November 2011
current cast
Ballet
Was a Toronto Billy
Billy Elliot the Musical
Billy Elliot the Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot. The music is by Sir Elton John, and book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around motherless Billy, who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes...
at the Victoria Palace Theatre
Victoria Palace Theatre
Victoria Palace Theatre is a West End theatre in Victoria Street, in the City of Westminster, opposite Victoria Station.-Origins:The theatre began life as a small concert room above the stables of the Royal Standard Hotel, a small hotel and tavern built in 1832 at what was then 522 Stockbridge...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, since its opening on 31 March 2005, as well as the production at the Capitol Theatre
Capitol Theatre, Sydney
The Capitol Theatre is a historic theatre building located at 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket, Sydney, Australia.-History:The Capitol Theatre is at the former site of the Belmore Markets. The latter were built in 1891 by George McRae, City Architect, and the structural engineer Norman Selfe, but were...
in Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
since its opening on 13 December 2007, the transferred production at Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne
Her Majesty's Theatre is a 1706 seat theatre in Melbourne, Australia. Built in 1886, it is located at 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. It is classified by the National Trust of Australia and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register....
in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
since its opening on 31 December 2008, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
's Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
production at the Imperial Theatre since its opening on 13 November 2008, Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
's production at the Oriental Theatre since its opening on 11 April 2010 and Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
's production at the LG Arts Center since its opening on 14 August 2010.
Original cast notes
Anne Rodgers took part in several workshops for the part of Grandma, but for unknown reasons eventually turned down the role. It was then offered to Ann EmeryAnn Emery
Ann Emery is a British actress. She is the sister of actor and comedian Dick Emery.Educated at Mrs Smith's School for Young Ladies and the Cone Ripman School, she excelled in tap dancing, which led to her first stage role as a Babe in Babes In The Wood at the King's Theatre, Hammersmith.During...
, who previously auditioned, and has performed it ever since. On a similar note, Jackie Clune
Jackie Clune
Jackie Clune is a British entertainer, noted as a woman journalist, actress, voiceover artiste and radio/TV broadcaster. She performs cabaret, and is known for her one-woman shows and late Karen Carpenter tribute act...
originally took part in a few workshops for Mrs Wilkinson and was very enthusiastic about the part, but became pregnant before casting was finalised. A few years later she was offered the part. The process of finding the three Billy's was laborious, and took many months.
Billy Elliot
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Cast |
Liam Mower Liam Mower Liam Mower is an English actor and dancer. Best known for his talent for ballet, he was one of the three boys who shared the lead role in the original London cast of Billy Elliot the Musical. He is also the youngest person ever to win a Laurence Olivier Award.-Early years:Liam is from Kingston... |
31 March 2005 | 30 September 2006 | Ballet | 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards Laurence Olivier Awards The Laurence Olivier Award is presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognise excellence in professional theatre. Named after the renowned British actor Laurence Olivier, they are given for West End shows and other productions staged in London... Winner. Gala night on 20 November 2006 and 22 November 2006. Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. |
| James Lomas | 2 April 2005 | 17 September 2005 | Street Dance | 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards Laurence Olivier Awards The Laurence Olivier Award is presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognise excellence in professional theatre. Named after the renowned British actor Laurence Olivier, they are given for West End shows and other productions staged in London... Winner. Covering Liam Mower from 28 October 2005 until 7 January 2006. Gala night on 12 May 2006. Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. |
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| George Maguire George Maguire (actor) George Maguire is an English actor and one of the three original cast members who carried the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical.-Career:... |
April 2005 | 3 December 2005 | Street Dance | 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards Laurence Olivier Awards The Laurence Olivier Award is presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognise excellence in professional theatre. Named after the renowned British actor Laurence Olivier, they are given for West End shows and other productions staged in London... Winner. Official leaving date was on 3 December 2005. Actual leaving date was on 17 December 2005. Gala night on 12 May 2006. Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. |
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| Past | Leon Cooke Leon Cooke Leon Dominic Cooke is an English stage actor, singer, dancer and all round musical performer.- Early life :Leon Cooke hails from Newcastle-under-Lyme, born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and has 7 siblings all of whom have danced or still do including his mother Joy and father Michael... |
19 September 2005 | 2 June 2007 | Ballet | Official leaving date is on 2 June 2007 Leon gave his final and 200th performance as Billy on 7 July 2007. Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. |
| Travis Yates Travis Yates Travis Hamilton Yates is a British actor. He is best known for portraying the title role of Billy in the London production of Billy Elliot the Musical from 2005 to 2007.He was in born Manchester and lives in Middleton, Greater Manchester... |
19 December 2005 | 1 September 2007 | Ballet/Street combination | Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. | |
| Matthew Koon Matthew Koon Matthew Koon is an English stage actor and dancer. He is most noted for participating in the Sky One television series Got to Dance, in which he reached the final, finishing in 3rd place.-Career:... |
1 March 2006 | 2 December 2006 | Rhythmic Gymnastic | Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. | |
| Colin Bates Colin Bates Colin Gary Bates is an American actor, singer and dancer best known for his role in the London production of Billy Elliot.- Early life :... |
13 March 2006 | 24 February 2007 | Ballet | ||
| Dean McCarthy Dean McCarthy Dean McCarthy is an Irish actor, dancer and model best known for his performance as Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical based on the hit film Billy Elliot.-Career:... |
4 December 2006 | 4 October 2007 | Street Dance | Dean suffered an injury whilst performing in the show in April 2007; he made one subsequent appearance on 20 August 2007. His departure from the show was announced at the end of the 1000th performance, when he appeared on stage to dance the Finale. Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. | |
| Layton Williams Layton Williams Layton Williams is an English stage actor, best known as one of the boys who played the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre in London's West End, and as the character Kylie in the BBC UK TV series Beautiful People 2008 and 2009.-Career:After several months of... |
26 February 2007 | 29 November 2008 | Street Dance | Was the Billy for the London production's 3rd Birthday show. Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. | |
| Corey Snide Corey Snide Corey Snide is an American actor and dancer best known for his performance as Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical based on the hit film Billy Elliot.... |
16 May 2007 | 5 July 2008 | Ballet | ||
| Oliver Taylor Oliver Taylor (actor) Oliver Taylor is an English stage actor and dancer, best known for playing the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London.- Biography :... |
18 June 2007 | 1 December 2007 | Ballet | Official leaving date was on 1 December 2007 Olly gave his final and 50th performance on 15 December 2007. Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. |
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| Sam Angell | 3 September 2007 | 29 March 2008 | Ballet/Street combination | Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. | |
| Joshua Fedrick Joshua Fedrick Joshua Fedrick is an English dancer and actor who played the lead in the London cast of Billy Elliot the Musical. He made his debut in the role on 12 November 2007. He made his last appearance in the role on 27 September 2008.... |
12 November 2007 | 27 September 2008 | Street Dance | Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. | |
| Trent Kowalik Trent Kowalik Trent Kowalik is an American actor, dancer, and singer. Kowalik made his theatrical debut as "Billy" in the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical on December 17, 2007... |
17 December 2007 | 7 June 2008 | Ballet | West End West End theatre West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London's 'Theatreland', the West End. Along with New York's Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English speaking... debut. Trent left the London production to play the role of Billy in New York as part of the original Broadway cast. |
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| Hogan Fulton | 19 May 2008 | 6 September 2008 | Ballet | Hogan trained for 3 months with the Australian cast of Billy Elliot the Musical in Sydney. While in London, he performed for Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace, in London, is the principal residence and office of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality... . |
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| Fox Jackson-Keen Fox Jackson-Keen Fox Jackson-Keen is an English stage and television actor, singer and dancer. He is best known for his shared performances in a two-year run as the star role of 'Billy' in Billy Elliot the Musical at London's Victoria Palace Theatre.-Background:Jackson-Keen has appeared in a wide range of... |
23 June 2008 | 27 March 2010 | Street Dance | Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. For 5 June 2010 matinee performance and 7 June 2010 performance Fox returned to fill in as Billy because the current cast was indisposed. | |
| Tom Holland Tom Holland (actor) Tom Holland is an English stage actor and dancer, best known for playing the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre, London.- Biography :... |
8 September 2008 | 29 May 2010 | Street Dance | Tom also played the role of Michael on occasions. Was the Billy for the London production's 5th Birthday show. | |
| Tanner Pflueger | 29 September 2008 | 26 September 2009 | Ballet | Understudy Billy in New York on Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... between 16 May 2009 and 6 June 2009. |
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| Brad Wilson | 1 December 2008 | 31 October 2009 | Ballet | Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. | |
| Oliver Gardner | 12 May 2009 | 25 September 2010 | Street Dance | Oliver's first performance coincided with the London production's 4th Birthday and 1700th show. Danced the Finale at London production's 5th birthday. | |
| Dean-Charles Chapman | 30 November 2009 | 12 November 2011 | Ballet | Formerly in the role of Small Boy and then Michael. Danced the Finale at London production's 5th Birthday. Was the Billy for the London production's 6th Birthday show. Combined with his time as Small Boy and Michael, is the second longest serving cast member, behind Ann Emery Ann Emery Ann Emery is a British actress. She is the sister of actor and comedian Dick Emery.Educated at Mrs Smith's School for Young Ladies and the Cone Ripman School, she excelled in tap dancing, which led to her first stage role as a Babe in Babes In The Wood at the King's Theatre, Hammersmith.During... as Grandma. |
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| Rhys Yeomans | 24 March 2010 | 9 April 2011 | Ballet | Danced the Finale at London production's 5th birthday. Rhys was voted the best Billy to perform on 29 March 2010. | |
| Aaron Watson | 10 June 2010 | 19 February 2011 | Ballet/ Gymnastics |
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| Scott McKenzie | 6 September 2010 | 3 September 2011 | Ballet | Played the role in an episode of the show Tonight's the Night Tonight's The Night -Films:* Tonight's the Night , a 1934 British film starring Leslie Fuller* An alternative title for the 1954 film Happy Ever After-Musicals:*To-Night's the Night... |
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| Current Cast |
Josh Baker | 24 February 2011 | current cast | Ballet | While auditioning for Billy elliot for west end production, he got to play Billy with Stage Theatre |
| Ryan Collinson | 13 April 2011 | current cast | Street Dance | Debut performance was the London production's 2,500th show. | |
| Adam Vesperman | 25 July 2011 | current cast | Ballet | London's sixth American Billy. | |
| Kaine Ward | 14 November 2011 | current cast | Ballet | ||
Michael Caffrey
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Cast |
Ryan Longbottom | 31 March 2005 | 1 December 2007 | |
| Ashley Lloyd Ashley Lloyd Ashley Lloyd is a British Actor and Dancer, he performed in Hit Musical Theatre shows such as Billy Elliot the Musical and Whistle Down the Wind.-Early life:... (billed as Ashley Luke Lloyd) |
2 April 2005 | 17 September 2005 | ||
| Brad Kavanagh Brad Kavanagh Brad Lewis Kavanagh is an English actor and singer-songwriter, originally from Whitehaven, Cumbria.-Acting career:Kavanagh made his acting debut in the West End in Billy Elliot the Musical as Billy's best friend, Michael, at the age of 11... |
April 2005 | 2 December 2006 | ||
| Past | Joey Phillips | 19 September 2005 | 3 June 2006 | |
| Shaun Malone | 5 June 2006 | 29 November 2008 | ||
| Daniel Fitzsimons | December 2007 | 31 May 2008 | ||
| Jonathan Bowyer | 29 November 2008 | |||
| Lewis Cope | 23 May 2008 | 30 May 2009 | ||
| Dean-Charles Chapman | 3 December 2008 | May 2009 | Formerly in the role of Small Boy; Dean is now performing the role of Billy. | |
| George Maycock | 5 December 2008 | 27 March 2010 | ||
| Jake Pratt Jake Pratt Jake Pratt, also known as Jakey P is an English teen actor and comedian. He entered the public eye when he appeared on the first series of the ITV1 television show Britain's Got Talent in June 2007 where he reached the semi-finals, where he lost out in a place in the grand final... |
1 June 2009 | 28 August 2010 | ||
| Connor Doyle | 5 June 2009 | 28 November 2009 | He returned to the show from 2 April 2010 – 24 April 2010. | |
| Past Substitute |
Liam Mower | September 2005 | On several occasions, one of the Billys has gone on as Michael. Travis Yates covered for Ryan Longbottom who was on family holiday. Layton Williams covered for Shaun Malone on September 2007, and again on December 2007 until Daniel Fitzsimons started. Tom was performing the role of Billy and was only used to cover the role of Michael. |
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| Leon Cooke | February 2007 | |||
| Travis Yates | 18 June 2007 | 30 June 2007 | ||
| Layton Williams | September 2007 December 2007 |
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| Tom Holland | 25 June 2009 | 29 May 2010 | ||
| Current Cast |
Connor Kelly | 1 December 2009 | current cast | |
| Joseph Massey | 26 May 2010 | current cast | ||
| Reece Barrett | 24 August 2010 | current cast | ||
| Connor Lawson | 13 December 2010 | current cast | ||
Debbie Wilkinson
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Cast |
Lucy Stephenson | 31 March 2005 | 3 December 2005 |
| Emma Hudson | 2 April 2005 | 3 June 2006 | |
| Brooke Havana Bailey | April 2005 | 2 December 2006 | |
| Past | Leigh Laurie | 19 December 2005 | 1 December 2007 |
| Leyci Wightman Leyci Wightman Leyci Robyn Wightman is British stage actress and dancer from South Shields, Newcastle.She started dancing at the age of two and in 2005, she auditioned for the Sunderland tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang This was to be her debut professional production.She was given the part of Jemima Potts and... |
5 June 2006 | 31 May 2008 | |
| Amy Duggan Amy Duggan Amy Duggan is a British stage actress, who is best known for her role as Debbie in the West End Musical Billy Elliot the Musical.- Biography :... |
3 December 2007 | 31 May 2008 | |
| Alicia Hawkins | 4 June 2008 | 29 November 2008 | |
| Megan Jossa Megan Jossa Megan Carmel Hollie Jossa is a teen actress best known for playing Courtney Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.-Biography:... |
2 June 2008 | 30 May 2009 | |
| Scarlet Embleton | 1 December 2007 | 30 May 2009 | |
| Annabelle Crosby-Stewart | 1 December 2008 | 28 November 2009 | |
| Fleur Houdijk | 1 June 2009 | 27 November 2010 | |
| Emily Smith | 30 November 2009 | 12 November 2011 | |
| Current Cast |
Francesca Mango | 6 June 2009 | current cast |
| Emily Williams | 29 November 2010 | current cast | |
| Macy Stasiak | 14 November 2011 | current cast |
Other main cast
| Character | Current Cast | Previous Cast | Original Cast | Future | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Wilkinson Sandra Wilkinson |
Gillian Bevan (14 November 2011-present) |
Genevieve Lemon Genevieve Lemon Genevieve Lemon is an Australian actress who has appeared in a number of soap operas – as Zelda Baker in The Young Doctors, Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in Prisoner and Brenda Riley in Neighbours... (31 May 2010 - 12 November 2011)http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest/view/item110468/Australian-Lemon-adds-zing-to-London-Billy/ Sally Dexter Sally Dexter Sally Julia Dexter , is an English actress of stage and screen.She was educated at Chiltern Edge School, King James's College at Henley-on-Thames, now The Henley College... (5 June 2006 – 2 June 2007) Jackie Clune Jackie Clune Jackie Clune is a British entertainer, noted as a woman journalist, actress, voiceover artiste and radio/TV broadcaster. She performs cabaret, and is known for her one-woman shows and late Karen Carpenter tribute act... (4 June 2007 – 22 November 2008) Kate Graham (24 November 2008 – 29 November 2008) (26 December 2008 – 22 August 2009) Joanna Riding (1 December 2008 – 23 December 2008) (24 August 2009 – 29 May 2010) |
Haydn Gwynne Haydn Gwynne -Personal life:Born in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex to father Guy Thomas Hayden-Gwynne, she played county level tennis before studying Sociology at the University of Nottingham, and is fluent in French and Italian... (31 March 2005 – 3 June 2006) |
Haydn Gwynne Haydn Gwynne -Personal life:Born in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex to father Guy Thomas Hayden-Gwynne, she played county level tennis before studying Sociology at the University of Nottingham, and is fluent in French and Italian... : 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards Laurence Olivier Awards The Laurence Olivier Award is presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognise excellence in professional theatre. Named after the renowned British actor Laurence Olivier, they are given for West End shows and other productions staged in London... Nominee. Haydn Gwynne Haydn Gwynne -Personal life:Born in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex to father Guy Thomas Hayden-Gwynne, she played county level tennis before studying Sociology at the University of Nottingham, and is fluent in French and Italian... was cast as Mrs. Wilkinson in the original production of Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... version Kate Graham played the role of Mrs Wilkinson during Joanna Riding's maternity leave. Genevieve Lemon Genevieve Lemon Genevieve Lemon is an Australian actress who has appeared in a number of soap operas – as Zelda Baker in The Young Doctors, Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in Prisoner and Brenda Riley in Neighbours... : Was an Australian Mrs. Wilkinson. |
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| Dad Jackie Elliot |
Deka Walmsley (14 November 2011-present) |
Martin Marquez (29 November 2010 - 12 November 2011) James Gaddas James Gaddas James Gaddas is an English actor probably best known for playing Governing Governor Neil Grayling in ITV's Bad Girls between 2002 and 2006. Prior to this he played Vinnie Sorrell in Coronation Street between 1999–2000, and had a supporting role in ITV's Medics... (4 December 2006 – 31 May 2008) Philip Whitchurch Philip Whitchurch Philip Whitchurch is a British stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for playing Chief Inspector Philip Cato in The Bill from 1993 to 1995... (5 December 2005 – 2 December 2006) (2 June 2008 – 29 November 2008) Joe Caffrey Joe Caffrey -History:Caffrey was born in the shipbuilding town of Wallsend, Tyneside. His father had worked at Swan Hunter's Shipyards and both of his grandfathers were miners... (1 December 2008 – 27 November 2010) |
Tim Healy Tim Healy (actor) Timothy Malcolm Healy is an English actor. He is best known for playing Dennis Patterson in the television series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. He is married to the actress Denise Welch.-Career:... (31 March 2005 – 3 December 2005) |
Tim Healy Tim Healy (actor) Timothy Malcolm Healy is an English actor. He is best known for playing Dennis Patterson in the television series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. He is married to the actress Denise Welch.-Career:... : 2006 Laurence Olivier Awards Laurence Olivier Awards The Laurence Olivier Award is presented annually by the Society of London Theatre to recognise excellence in professional theatre. Named after the renowned British actor Laurence Olivier, they are given for West End shows and other productions staged in London... Nominee. |
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| Tony Tony Elliot |
Michael Pevoy (14 November 2011-present) |
Tom Lorcan Tom Lorcan Tom Lorcan is a British actor from Leeds in West Yorkshire. He trained at the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in North London.... (29 November 2010 - 12 November 2011) Chris Lennon (5 December 2005 – 29 November 2008) Craig Gallivan Craig Gallivan Craig Gallivan is a British actor best known for playing Callum Watson in Footballers Wives and the ITV2 spin-off drama Footballers' Wives: Extra Time.-External links:Craig is currently playing Tony in Billy Elliot, London.... (1 December 2008 – 27 November 2010) |
Joe Caffrey Joe Caffrey -History:Caffrey was born in the shipbuilding town of Wallsend, Tyneside. His father had worked at Swan Hunter's Shipyards and both of his grandfathers were miners... (31 March 2005 – 3 December 2005) |
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| Grandma | Ann Emery Ann Emery Ann Emery is a British actress. She is the sister of actor and comedian Dick Emery.Educated at Mrs Smith's School for Young Ladies and the Cone Ripman School, she excelled in tap dancing, which led to her first stage role as a Babe in Babes In The Wood at the King's Theatre, Hammersmith.During... (14 November 2011-present) (31 March 2005 – 27 November 2010) |
Diane Langton (29 November 2010 - 12 November 2011) |
Ann will be returning to the production on November 14 | ||
| Mr. Braithwaite | Simon Ray Harvey (14 November 2011-present) |
Kevin Patricks (29 November 2010 - 12 November 2011) Sean Kingsley (1 December 2008 – 14 August 2010) Alex Delamere (5 December 2005 – 29 November 2008) Phil Snowden (16 August 2010 – 27 November 2010) |
Steve Elias (31 March 2005 – 3 December 2005) |
Steve Elias covered for Alex Delamere in the summer of 2006 Phil Snowden understudied the role of Mr Braithwaite before playing Mr Braithwaite. |
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| George | Sean Kearns (14 November 2011-present) |
Chris McGlade (29 November 2010 - 12 November 2011) Paul Broughton (5 December 2005 – 2 December 2006) David Nellist (31 August 2009 – 27 November 2010) |
Trevor Fox (31 March 2005 – 3 December 2005) (4 December 2006 – 29 August 2009) |
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| Dead Mum | Kay Milbourne (29 November 2010 - present) |
Sara Poyzer (5 June 2006 – 5 September 2008) Samantha Seager (30 November 2009 – 27 November 2010) |
Stephanie Putson (31 March 2005 – 3 June 2006) (8 September 2008 – 28 November 2009) |
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| Billy's Older Self | Barnaby Meredith (3 December 2007 - present) |
Issac James (31 March 2005 – 1 December 2007) |
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Billy Elliot
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Style | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Cast |
Rhys Kosakowski | 13 November 2007 | 19 April 2009 | Ballet | 2008 Helpmann Awards 2008 Helpmann Awards The 2008 Helpmann Awards were presented on 28 July 2008 at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney. The ceremony was hosted by Jonathan Biggins and Julia Zemiro and was broadcast live on Bio... Winner Rhys: Played opening night 13 December 2007 |
| Lochlan Denholm | 15 November 2007 | 1 November 2008 | Street | ||
| Rarmian Newton | 16 November 2007 | 11 October 2008 | Ballet | ||
| Nick Twiney | 12 January 2008 | 20 May 2008 | Ballet | ||
| Past Replacement | Corey Snide Corey Snide Corey Snide is an American actor and dancer best known for his performance as Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical based on the hit film Billy Elliot.... |
8 December 2007 February 2008 |
19 January 2008 March 2008 |
Ballet | Transferred temporarily from the London production in November 2007 to cover for Nick Twiney. He rejoined the London production after his performance on January 2008, following Nick Twiney's return to the company. He gave two performances in London before he was recalled to Sydney in February 2008 to cover for an injured Lochlan Denholm and Rarmian Newton. In March 2008, he returned to London production. |
| Final Cast |
Dayton Tavares |
24 May 2008 | 13 June 2009 | Ballet | Dayton joined the Broadway cast as Billy in Dec 2009 |
| Joshua Waiss-Gateshttp://friendsofbilly.com/BETMGallery/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=8&pos=2 | 20 June 2008 | 12 June 2009 | Ballet | ||
| Michael Dameski | 16 October 2008 | 13 June 2009 | Ballet | Michael joined the Broadway cast as Billy in Jan 2010 | |
| Joshua Denyer |
6 November 2008 | 14 June 2009 | Street | Josh's final performance coincided with the musical's final performance in Australia. | |
| Daniel Russell |
25 April 2009 | 11 June 2009 | Ballet | It was announced on 25 August 2010 that Daniel would reprise the role of "Billy" in the 2nd National Tour in the United States. | |
Michael Caffrey
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Cast |
Scott Eveleigh | 16 November 2007 | 9 November 2008 | Scott's final performance coincided with the musical's final performance in Sydney. |
| Original/ Final Cast |
Thomas Doherty | 13 November 2007 | 13 June 2009 | |
| Landen Hale-Brown | 15 November 2007 | 14 June 2009 | Landen's final performance coincided with the musical's final performance in Australia. | |
| Joel Slater | 20 November 2007 | 13 June 2009 | ||
| Final Cast | Liam Dodds | 5 November 2008 | 12 June 2009 | |
Debbie Wilkinson
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Shannon Joliff | 13 November 2007 | 9 November 2008 | Shannon's final performance coincided with the musical's final performance in Sydney. |
| Fiona Booker | 15 November 2007 | 6 November 2008 | ||
| Kelsi Boyden | 17 November 2007 | 8 November 2008 | ||
| Taylor-Rose Campanella | 20 November 2007 | 8 November 2008 | ||
| Final Cast |
Isabelle Beck | 16 December 2008 | 11 June 2009 | |
| Lauren Harvey | 13 December 2008 | 13 June 2009 | ||
| Cassandra Surrace | 15 December 2008 | 13 June 2009 | ||
| Nina Chivers | 17 December 2008 | 14 June 2009 | Nina's final performance coincided with the musical's final performance in Australia. |
Other main cast
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| Mrs. Wilkinson Sandra Wilkinson |
Genevieve Lemon Genevieve Lemon Genevieve Lemon is an Australian actress who has appeared in a number of soap operas – as Zelda Baker in The Young Doctors, Marlene "Rabbit" Warren in Prisoner and Brenda Riley in Neighbours... http://www.friendsofbilly.com/FriendsF/viewtopic.php?t=64 (13 December 2007 – 14 June 2009) |
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| Grandma | Lola Nixonhttp://www.friendsofbilly.com/FriendsF/viewtopic.php?t=61 (13 December 2007 – 14 June 2009) |
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| Mr. Braithwaite | John Xintavelonis John Xintavelonis John Xintavelonis is a Tasmanian actor and comedian, known in Australia for his performance as Pumbaa the warthog in the Australian production of the stage musical, The Lion King.-Career:... http://www.friendsofbilly.com/FriendsF/viewtopic.php?t=59 (13 December 2007 – 14 June 2009) |
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Alan Cinis (unknown - 9 November 2008) |
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Linal Haft: 2008 Helpmann Awards 2008 Helpmann Awards The 2008 Helpmann Awards were presented on 28 July 2008 at the Lyric Theatre, Sydney. The ceremony was hosted by Jonathan Biggins and Julia Zemiro and was broadcast live on Bio... Nominee |
| Dead Mum | Samantha Morley (13 December 2007 – 14 June 2009) |
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Billy Elliot
Cast
Kiril Kulish
Kiril Kulish is an American actor, dancer, and singer. Beginning his ballet training at the age of five, Kulish became a Tony Award winner at the age of fifteen as Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role as one of the original Billys in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical.-...
63rd Tony Awards
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Winner, Performed as Tall Boy. Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut.
David Alvarez (actor)
David Alvarez is a Canadian dancer and actor, best known as being one of the original Billys in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical.- Early years :...
63rd Tony Awards
The 63rd Annual Tony Awards, which recognized Broadway productions of the 2008-2009 season, were presented on June 7, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The ceremony was broadcast by CBS, with Neil Patrick Harris as host....
Winner, Performed as Tall Boy. Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut.
Trent Kowalik
Trent Kowalik is an American actor, dancer, and singer. Kowalik made his theatrical debut as "Billy" in the West End production of Billy Elliot the Musical on December 17, 2007...
63rd Tony Awards
The 63rd Annual Tony Awards, which recognized Broadway productions of the 2008-2009 season, were presented on June 7, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The ceremony was broadcast by CBS, with Neil Patrick Harris as host....
Winner. Was a London Billy. Performed as Tall Boy. Played at the opening night 13 November 2008. Holds the all-time record for most performances as "Billy." Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut.
Tommy Batchelor
Tommy Batchelor is an American dancer born in Huntsville, Alabama, and currently resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.-Career:...
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut. Was also a Chicago Billy. Tanner Pflueger was understudy while Tommy was out with an injury (16 May 2009 – 6 June 2009)
Alex Ko
Nicholas Alexander Ko is an American actor, dancer and singer. He won the title role in Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway in 2009.-Early life:...
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut. Performed as Tall Boy. Played Billy for 1,000th performance.
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut.
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut. Performed as Tall Boy
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
debut, and a second National Tour Billy.
Jacob Clemente
Jacob Clemente in North Greenbush, New York is an American actor and dancer. He best known for his portrayal of "Billy" in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical.- Early career:...
Cast
Michael Caffrey
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Notes |
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| Original Cast |
Frank Dolce | 1 October 2008 | 21 June 2009 | Left show to play role of Gary Gunderson in the TV show Sons of Tucson Sons of Tucson Sons of Tucson is a comedy television series starring Tyler Labine, Frank Dolce, Matthew Levy and Benjamin Stockham. It premiered on Fox on March 11, 2010... . |
| David Bologna David Bologna David Bologna is an American actor, dancer and singer. Beginning performing at the age of seven, Bolonga became a Tony Award nominee at the age of fourteen as the Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his Broadway debut as Billy's flamboyant best friend Michael in Billy Elliot the Musical.-Life and... |
2 October 2008 | 27 September 2009 | Tony for Featured Actor Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical This is a list of the winners and nominations of Tony Award for the Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical. The award has been presented since 1947... Nominee. He returned to the show from 16 June 2010 – 8 August 2010. |
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| Past | Keean Johnson | 30 September 2009 | 15 January 2010 | Original Tall Boy, Michael Understudy; Was a Chicago Michael. |
| Trevor Braun | 22 August 2009 | 23 May 2010 | Chip in Beauty and The Beast Beauty and the Beast (musical) Beauty and the Beast is a musical with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice and a book by Linda Woolverton, based on the 1991 Disney film of the same name. Seven new songs were written for the stage musical... on Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... . Flounder in Little Mermaid on Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... . |
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| Jake Evan Schwencke | 16 January 2010 | 30 January 2011 | Was Randolph MacAfee in the Bye Bye Birdie Revival on Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... . Jake took a leave of absence from Billy Elliot for 2 and a half months starting on 1 August 2010 to be in Limelight in San Diego, CA. Jake returned to the show on 21 October 2010. |
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| Gabriel Rush | 7 August 2010 | 6 March 2011 | Was a Chicago Michael and covered for Jake while taking his leave of absence. Now back as Michael. | |
| Neil McCaffrey | 14 August 2010 | 25 September 2011 | Replaced Jake Evan Schwencke as Randolph MacAfee. | |
| Current Cast |
Cameron Clifford | 10 March 2011 | current cast | |
| Jack Broderick | 27 September 2011 | current cast | Was a Chicago and Toronto Michael |
Debbie Wilkinson
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Notes |
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| Original Cast |
Erin Whyland | 1 October 2008 | 27 September 2009 | Younger Sister Of Casey Whyland (Tracey Atkinson). |
| Past | Maria Connelly | 29 September 2009 | 29 December 2009 | Original Cast Standby for Debbie and Ballet Girl Swing, Replaced Caroline London as Keeley Gibson,while still understudying Debbie. Cast as Debbie for Chicago Production. |
| Izzy Hanson-Johnston | 30 December 2009 | 27 June 2010 | Original Ballet Girl, Alison Summers in Broadway Production. She was understudying the role while being ballet girl Alison Summers. | |
| Georgi James | 28 June 2010 | 2 January 2011 | Replaced Izzy as Ballet girl Alison Summers and u/s Debbie when Izzy moved to role of Debbie then again replaced her again after she left show. | |
| Current Cast | Lilla Crawford | 8 March 2011 | current cast | Broadway Debut. |
Other main cast
| Character | Current Cast | Previous Cast | Original Cast | Future | Notes |
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| Mrs. Wilkinson Sandra Wilkinson |
Emily Skinner Emily Skinner Emily Skinner is an American musical theatre actress and singer. She has performed in such Broadway shows as Side Show, James Joyce's The Dead, The Full Monty, Dinner at Eight and, currently, in Billy Elliot... (2 October 2010 - present) |
Kate Hennig (6 October 2009 – 1 October 2010) |
Haydn Gwynne Haydn Gwynne -Personal life:Born in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex to father Guy Thomas Hayden-Gwynne, she played county level tennis before studying Sociology at the University of Nottingham, and is fluent in French and Italian... (1 October 2008 – 4 October 2009) |
Haydn Gwynne Haydn Gwynne -Personal life:Born in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex to father Guy Thomas Hayden-Gwynne, she played county level tennis before studying Sociology at the University of Nottingham, and is fluent in French and Italian... is the original London cast for the role. 2009 Tony Award 63rd Tony Awards The 63rd Annual Tony Awards, which recognized Broadway productions of the 2008-2009 season, were presented on June 7, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The ceremony was broadcast by CBS, with Neil Patrick Harris as host.... Nominee Emily Skinner Emily Skinner Emily Skinner is an American musical theatre actress and singer. She has performed in such Broadway shows as Side Show, James Joyce's The Dead, The Full Monty, Dinner at Eight and, currently, in Billy Elliot... was the Chicago Mrs. Wilkinson. |
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| Dad Jackie Elliot |
Daniel Jenkins (6 September 2011-present) | Gregory Jbara Gregory Jbara -Early life:Jbara was born in Nankin Township , Michigan, the son of an advertising office manager and an insurance claims adjuster. He is of Lebanese and Irish descent. After graduating from Wayne Memorial High School in Wayne, Michigan, Jbara attended the University of Michigan from 1979 to 1981... (1 October 2008 – 4 September 2011) |
2009 Tony Award 63rd Tony Awards The 63rd Annual Tony Awards, which recognized Broadway productions of the 2008-2009 season, were presented on June 7, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The ceremony was broadcast by CBS, with Neil Patrick Harris as host.... Winner. Philip Whitchurch Philip Whitchurch Philip Whitchurch is a British stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for playing Chief Inspector Philip Cato in The Bill from 1993 to 1995... played the role while Greg was out (29 January 2010 – 2 May 2010) |
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Patrick Mulley (14 July 2011 - present) |
Will Chase Will Chase Will Chase is an American actor and singer, best known for his work in Broadway musicals.Chase was born in Frankfort, Kentucky to Jerry and Betty Chase and is the youngest of three boys... (1 September 2010 – 13 July 2011) (7 July 2009 - Beginning of 2010 Summer) Jeff Kready (Summer 2010 - 29 August 2010) |
Santino Fontana Santino Fontana Santino Fontana is an American stage actor, director, and composer. Fontana graduated Richland High School in Richland, WA in 2000. His Broadway debut was Sunday in the Park with George in 2007. Fontana originated the role of Tony in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot from October 1, 2008 to... (1 October 2008 – 4 July 2009) |
Jeff Kready: Left the show to play Tony on second National Tour beginning November 2010. | |
| Grandma | Catherine Mcgrath (6 September 2011-present) | Carole Shelley Carole Shelley Carole Shelley is an English actress. Among her many stage roles are the character of Madame Morrible in the original Broadway cast of the musical Wicked.-Life and career:... (1 October 2008 – 4 September 2011) |
2009 Tony Award 63rd Tony Awards The 63rd Annual Tony Awards, which recognized Broadway productions of the 2008-2009 season, were presented on June 7, 2009 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The ceremony was broadcast by CBS, with Neil Patrick Harris as host.... Nominee |
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| Mr. Braithwaite | Thommie Retter (1 October 2008 - present) |
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| George | William Youmans (6 September 2011- present) | Joel Hatch (1 October 2008 – 4 September 2011) |
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| Dead Mum | Laura Marie Duncan (5 October 2010 - present) |
Stephanie Kurtzuba (4 May 2010 – 3 October 2010) |
Leah Hocking (1 October 2008 – 2 May 2010) |
Kerry O'Malley covered for Leah from 28 July 2009 – 13 September 2009 Stephanie is still in the musical as a u/s for Mum. |
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| Billy's Older Self | Stephen Hanna (13 April 2010 - present) (1 October 2008 – 21 November 2009) |
Easton Smith (24 November 2009 – 11 April 2010) |
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Ballet Girls
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Ballet Girl | Notes |
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| Original Cast |
Casey Whyland | 1 October 2008 | 27 September 2009 | Tracey Atkinson | Older sister of Erin Whyland. Covered for Emma from First National Tour,while Emma is on her medical LOA. After covering for Emma, she now still cast in First National Tour playing role Susan Parks. |
| Meg Guzulescu | 1 October 2008 | 30 May 2010 | Karen Davidson | Meg was out for awhile to go do another play then came back in February 2010. | |
| Caroline London | 1 October 2008 | 18 July 2009 | Keeley Gibson | Cindy Lou for 2 seasons in How the Grinch stole Christmas | |
| Corrianne Stein | 1 October 2008 | 4 July 2009 | Margaret Gormley | ||
| Marina Micalizzi | 1 October 2008 | Current Cast | Tina Harmer | Was in How the Grinch stole Christmas for 2 seasons, red cast | |
| Juliette Allen-Angelo | 1 October 2008 | 19 July 2009 | Julie Hope | Left the show to play Jane Banks in Mary Poppins on Broadway | |
| Tessa Netting | 1 October 2008 | 20 March 2011 | Susan Parks | Was On leave due to Back Injury. | |
| Heather Ann Burns | 1 October 2008 | 27 September 2009 | Sharon Percy | Broadway Debut. Check her website for more. | |
| Eboni Edwards | 1 October 2008 | Current Cast | Angela Robson | Broadway Debut | |
| Izzy Hanson-Johnston | 1 October 2008 | 29 December 2009 | Alison Summers | Izzy Moved to role of Debbie. | |
| Maria Connelly | 1 October 2008 | 27 September 2009 | u/s Debbie, Swing, Keeley Gibson | Original Debbie Standby for Debbie and swing. First replacement for Debbie when Erin Left. Original Debbie for 1st National Tour. | |
| Brianna Fragomeni | 1 October 2008 | Current Cast | Small Swing, Medium Swing/ Debbie U/S/, Julie Hope | 1st u/s Julie Hope, Karen Davidson, Sharon Percy. 2nd u/s Margaret Gormley, Tina Harmer, Susan Parks, Tracey Atkinson, Alison Summers, Angela Robson, Keeley Gibson. Debbie U/S Played Debbie for February 2011. Move to the role of Julie Hope after Aly last show. | |
| Samantha Czulada | 1 October 2008 | 27 May 2010 | Medium Swing Tall Swing | u/s Sharon Percy,Julie Hope & Karen Davidson. | |
| Kara Klein | 1 October 2008 | 6 October 2009 | Tall Swing | u/s Tina Harmer, Margaret Gormley, Susan Parks & Tina Harmer. Since been in Phantom of The Opera Broadway as Ballet Chorus. | |
| Past | Danika Yarosh | July 2009 | 21 February 2010 | Karen Davidson | Covered for Meg during her leave of Absence. |
| Rachel Resheff | 21 July 2009 | 28 March 2010 | Julie Hope | u/s Debbie and left the show to play Jane Banks in Mary Poppins on Broadway | |
| Georgi James | 30 December 2009 | 27 June 2010 | Alison Summers | Replaced Izzy first as Alison, then as Debbie. | |
| Kara Oates | 29 September 2009 | 3 April 2011 | Keeley Gibson | Left the show to play jane Banks in Mary Poppins on Broadway | |
| Chelsea Galembo | 8 October 2009 | 3 April 2011 | Medium Swing | u/s Karen Davidson,Julie Hope & Sharon Percy. | |
| Maddy Novak | 5 July 2009 | 3 April 2011 | Margaret Gormley | Understudy for Tracey Atkinson as well. | |
| Holly Taylor | 29 September 2009 | 3 July 2011 | Sharon Percy | Broadway Debut, check her video of her dancing on youtube. | |
| Caroline Workman | 4 January 2011 | 30 October 2011 | Small Swing | Covered Julie Hope for Aly when she went on as Debbie. Covered for small swing for Brianna when she went on as Debbie. U/S Angela Robson, Alison Summers, Keeley Gibson, Julie Hope, Karen Davidson, Susan Parks, Margaret Gormley. |
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| Aly Brier | 28 June 2010 | 30 October 2011 | Julie Hope | u/s Debbie and played Debbie for the month of January 2011 and 1 March thru 6 March 2011 as well. Check her website for more. | |
| Kendra Tate | 2 June 2010 | 9 November 2011 | Karen Davidson | Broadway Debut. | |
| Ruby Rakos | 29 September 2009 | 9 November 2011 | Tracey Atkinson | Broadway Debut | |
| Current Cast |
Ava DeMary | 28 June 2010 | Current Cast | Alison Summers | Originally replaced Rachel as Julie Hope(March 2010-27 June 2010). |
| Kayla Vanderbilt | 3 December 2010 | Current Cast | Susan Parks | From 1st National Tour and covered for Tessa Netting. | |
| Heather Tepe | 28 May 2010 | Current Cast | Tall Swing | ||
| Annabelle Kempf | 5 April 2011 | Current Cast | Margaret Gormley, Tracey Atkinson | Broadway Debut U/S for Tracey Atkinson, After Ruby left show the Ballet Girls went from 11 to 9, so Annabelle moved to role of Tracey Atkinson. | |
| Makenzi Rae Fischbach | 5 April 2011 | Current Cast | Keeley Gibson | Broadway Debut | |
| Maria May | 6 July 2011 | Current Cast | Sharon Percy | Broadway Debut | |
| Olivia Alboher | 1 November 2011 | current cast | small swing | ||
First National Tour (USA/Canada)
This production played in Chicago from 18 March to 28 November 2010 and in Toronto from 1 February to 3 September 2011.Billy Elliot
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Cesar Corrales Cesar Corrales Cesar Corrales is an actor and dancer born in Mexico City, Mexico of Cuban descent. Corrales currently resides in Montreal, Quebec with his parents who are also dancers.-Career:... |
18 March 2010 | 1 May 2011 | Ballet | Played at the opening night 11 April 2010 in Chicago Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... . Played at the first performance in Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from... on 1 February 2011 and at the official opening on 1 March. |
| Tommy Batchelor Tommy Batchelor Tommy Batchelor is an American dancer born in Huntsville, Alabama, and currently resides in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.-Career:... |
19 March 2010 | 10 October 2010 | Ballet | Was a Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... Billy |
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| J.P. Viernes J.P. Viernes J.P. Viernes is an American dancer and actor out of Half Moon Bay, California.-Career:Viernes began his dance training at the age of seven with the Shely Pack Dancers in Half Moon Bay, California. He participated in many recitals with the Shely Pack Dancers through 2009... |
20 March 2010 | 5 June 2011 | Ballet | Played the final performance in Chicago Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... . Left the show to play Billy on second National Tour. |
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| Giuseppe Bausilio | 3 April 2010 | 12 September 2010 | Ballet | Left the show to play Billy on second National Tour beginning November 2010. | |
| Final Cast |
Marcus Pei | 15 September 2010 | 3 September 2011 | Ballet | |
| Myles Erlick | 17 October 2010 | 3 September 2011 | Ballet | Myles is going to be Billy in the Broadway show. | |
| Ty Forhan | 22 May 2011 | 1 September 2011 | Ballet | Ty is going to be Billy in the Second National Tour | |
| Julian Elia | 12 June 2011 | 2 September 2011 | Ballet | Julian is going to be Billy in the Broadway show. |
Michael Caffrey
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| Past Cast |
Gabriel Rush | 18 March 2010 | 29 July 2010 | Left the show to play Michael on Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... . |
| Keean Johnson | 19 March 2010 | 14 November 2010 | Was a Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... Michael. Played at the opening night 11 April 2010. |
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Dillon Stevens Dillon Stevens Dillon J Stevens, is an actor, dancer, and singer born in China Grove, North Carolina. Stevens currently resides in China Grove, North Carolina.-Career:... |
31 July 2010 | 3 September 2011 | Played at the final performance in Chicago Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... . Played at the opening night 1 February 2011 in Toronto Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from... . |
| Jack Broderick | 16 November 2010 | 3 September 2011 | Is going to be a Broadway Michael at end of September |
Debbie Wilkinson
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| Original Cast | Maria Connelly | 18 March 2010 | 3 September 2011 | Was a Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... Debbie |
Other main cast
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| Mrs. Wilkinson Sandra Wilkinson |
Kate Hennig (February 2011-September 3rd 2011) |
Emily Skinner Emily Skinner Emily Skinner is an American musical theatre actress and singer. She has performed in such Broadway shows as Side Show, James Joyce's The Dead, The Full Monty, Dinner at Eight and, currently, in Billy Elliot... (18 March 2010 – 19 September 2010) Susie McMonagle (21 September 2010 – 28 November 2010) |
Emily Skinner Emily Skinner Emily Skinner is an American musical theatre actress and singer. She has performed in such Broadway shows as Side Show, James Joyce's The Dead, The Full Monty, Dinner at Eight and, currently, in Billy Elliot... left the show to play Mrs. Wilkinson on Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... . |
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| Dad Jackie Elliot |
David Keeley (5 July 2011 – 3 September 2011) |
Armand Schultz (18 March 2010 – 3 July 2011) |
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| Tony Tony Elliot |
Jake Epstein Jake Epstein Jacob Lee "Jake" Epstein is a Canadian actor and singer, perhaps best known for playing Craig Manning, a bipolar musician, on Degrassi: The Next Generation.-Personal life:... (5 July 2011 – 3 September 2011) |
Patrick Mulvey (18 March 2010 – 3 July 2011) |
Patrick Mulvey will be playing Tony on Broadway starting 15 July 2011. | |||
| Grandma | Cindy Benson (5 July 2011 – 3 September 2011) |
Cynthia Darlow Cynthia Darlow Cynthia A. Darlow is an American actress who for five seasons was part of the ensemble cast on the series Square One TV. Her most notable character was Judge Sandra Day O'Crater in the "Mathcourt" segments... (18 March 2010 – 3 July 2011) |
Cynthia was a Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... Grandma understudy at the summer of 2009. Cindy understudied Cynthia Darlow from March 2010 - June 2011. |
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| Mr. Braithwaite | Salvatore Scozzari (July 2011 – 3 September 2011) |
Blake Hammond (18 March 2010 – 19 September 2010) Will Mann (19 September - May 2011) |
Blake Hammond: Played the Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... Mr. Braithwaite while Thommie Retter was out with an injury (9 April 2009 – 3 May 2009) Job Christenson has filled in for both Will Mann and Salvatore Scozzari since May 2011. |
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| George | Jim Ortlieb (18 March 2010 – 3 September 2011) |
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| Dead Mum | Anne Tolpegin (21 September 2010 – 3 September 2011) |
Susie McMonagle (18 March 2010 – 19 September 2010) |
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| Billy's Older Self | Samuel Pergande (18 March 2010 – 3 September 2011) |
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Billy Elliot
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Sunu Lim 임선우 |
10 August 2010 | 26 February 2011 | Ballet | Played at the opening night 14 August 2010. |
| Ji-Myeong Lee 이지명 |
11 August 2010 | 25 February 2011 | Street | Was Young Simba in The Lion King The Lion King (musical) The Lion King is a musical based on the 1994 Disney animated film of the same name with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice along with the musical score created by Hans Zimmer with choral arrangements by Lebo M. Directed by Julie Taymor, the musical features actors in animal costumes as well... and was Young Prince in The Last Empress The Last Empress The Last Empress is a musical about Empress Myeongseong of Korea. It debuted in 1995 as South Korea's first original musical, and is continuing its run in Seoul as of February 2007... in Seoul Seoul Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world... . |
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| Jin-Ho Jung 정진호 |
12 August 2010 | 27 February 2011 | Ballet/Tap | ||
| Se-Yong Kim 김세용 |
22 August 2010 | 26 February 2011 | Ballet | ||
| Replacement Cast | Joon-hyung Park 박준형 |
1 January 2011 | 27 February 2011 | Ballet |
Michael Caffrey
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| Original Cast |
Lee Sung-Hoon 이성훈 |
10 August 2010 | 27 February 2011 | Played at the opening night 14 August 2010 |
| Kim Bum-Joon 김범준 |
11 August 2010 | 27 February 2011 | ||
Debbie Wilkinson
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| Original Cast |
Ye-eun Park 박예은 |
10 August 2010 | current cast | |
Other main casts
| Character | Current Cast | Previous Cast | Original Cast | Future | Notes |
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| Mrs. Wilkinson Sandra Wilkinson |
Young-joo Chung 정영주 (10 August 2010 - present) |
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| Dad Jackie Elliot |
Won-hee Cho 조원희 (10 August 2010 - present) |
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| Tony Tony Elliot |
Jae-hyung Lim 임재현 (10 August 2010- present) |
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| Grandma | Joo-shil Lee 이주실 (10 August 2010 - present) |
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| Mr. Braithwaite | Won-ryung Chang 장원령 (10 August 2010 - present) |
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| George | Geon-soo Ham 함건수 (10 August 2010 - present) |
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| Dead Mum | Mun-hee Lim 임문희 (10 August 2010 - present) |
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| Billy's Older Self | Hyun-ji Shin 신현지 (10 August 2010 - present) |
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Billy Elliot
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Style | Notes |
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| Original Cast |
Giuseppe Bausilio | 30 October 2010 | 22 May 2011 | Ballet | Was a Chicago Billy. Played at the opening night in Durham Durham Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county... , NC, Houston, TX and Portland, OR. Left the show to play Billy on Broadway. |
| Michael Dameski | 6 November 2010 | 29 January 2011 | Ballet | Was an Australian and Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... Billy. Played at the opening night in Cleveland, OH. |
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| Lex Ishimoto | 30 October 2010 | Current Cast | Street | Played at the opening night in Minneapolis, MN and Seattle, WA. Lex last show was also last show in SF | |
| Daniel Russell | 14 November 2010 | 20 August 2011 | Ballet | Was an Australian Billy. Played at the opening night in Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009... , NC. |
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| Previous Cast |
Ethan Fuller | 10 June 2011 | 21 August 2011 | Ballet | |
| Current Cast |
Kylend Hetherington | 10 December 2010 | Current Cast | Ballet | Was a Broadway Broadway theatre Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City... Tall Boy and Michael understudy. Played at the opening night in Tampa Tâmpa Tâmpa may refer to several villages in Romania:* Tâmpa, a village in Băcia Commune, Hunedoara County* Tâmpa, a village in Miercurea Nirajului, Mureş County* Tâmpa, a mountain in Braşov city... , FL, Denver, CO and Dallas, TX. |
| J.P. Viernes J.P. Viernes J.P. Viernes is an American dancer and actor out of Half Moon Bay, California.-Career:Viernes began his dance training at the age of seven with the Shely Pack Dancers in Half Moon Bay, California. He participated in many recitals with the Shely Pack Dancers through 2009... |
17 June 2011 | Current Cast | Ballet | Was a Chicago and Toronto Billy. | |
| Ty Forhan | 1 November 2011 | current Cast | Ballet | Was a Toronto Billy | |
| Future Cast |
Zach Manske | Ballet |
Michael Caffrey
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Cast |
Griffin Birney | 30 October 2010 | 21 August 2011 | Played at the opening night in Minneapolis, MN, Charlotte Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009... , NC, Tampa Tâmpa Tâmpa may refer to several villages in Romania:* Tâmpa, a village in Băcia Commune, Hunedoara County* Tâmpa, a village in Miercurea Nirajului, Mureş County* Tâmpa, a mountain in Braşov city... , FL and Seattle, WA, Dallas, TX |
| Jacob Zelonky | 30 October 2010 | current cast | Played at the opening night in Durham Durham Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county... , N.C., Cleveland, OH, Houston, TX and Portland Portland, Oregon Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States... , OR, Denver, CO. |
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| Current Cast |
Ben Cook | 1 November 2011 | current Cast | Played tall boy for the broadway show, and is training for billy for this tour. |
Debbie Wilkinson
| Status | Name | First Performance | Last Performance | Notes |
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| Original Cast |
Rachel Mracna | 30 October 2010 | 21 August 2011 | |
| Current Cast |
Samantha Blaire Cutler | 1 November 2011 | current cast | Previously she was a small swing and also Debbie u/s for this tour |
Other main casts
| Character | Current Cast | Previous Cast | Original Cast | Future | Notes |
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| Mrs. Wilkinson Sandra Wilkinson |
Leah Hocking (1 November 2011 - present) |
Faith Prince (30 October 2010 - 21 August 2011) |
Susan filled in for Faith Prince when the tour was in Denver, Co (11 May 2011- 5 June 2011) Leah originated the role of Dead Mum on Broadway and was also the Mrs. Wilkinson u/s |
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| Dad Jackie Elliot |
Rich Hebert (30 October 2010 - present) |
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| Tony Tony Elliot |
Cullen Titmas (1 November 2011-present) |
Jeff Kready (30 October 2010 - 21 August 2011) |
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| Grandma | Cynthia Darlow (11 November 2011-present) |
Patti Perkins (30 October 2010 - LOA) |
Cynthia was a u/s Grandma on Broadway and also played the role in chicago/toronto tour. | ||
| Mr. Braithwaite | Patrick Wetzel (30 October 2010 - present) |
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| George | Joel Blum (30 October 2010 - present) |
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| Dead Mum | Kathleen Hennessey (1 November - present) |
Beverly Ward (30 October 2010 - 21 August 2011) |
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| Billy's Older Self | Maximilien Baud (30 October 2010 - present) |
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