Tag Archives: Billy Elliot

Marvelous Matilda

Posted on Apr 11, 2013 by .
Some of "Matlida"'s amazing kid stars swing it out. Photo by Joan Marcus.

I was a tad nervous when I walked into the the Shubert theater to see Matilda: The Musical, the Broadway … Continue reading →

Posted in MARGARET'S MUSINGS

Annie and Newsies, Togetha Foreva?

Posted on Dec 7, 2012 by .
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As I was watching the new production of Annie on Broadway last night (yay!), I kept getting this weird, persistent … Continue reading →

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Being Annie: Lilla Crawford on Her Starring Broadway Role

Posted on Nov 7, 2012 by .
Lilla Crawford gets a kiss from Sunny. By Joan Marcus

It’s definitely not a hard-knock life for Lilla Crawford. At only 11 years old, she’s singing, dancing and acting her heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Musical Theater

Tap for Non-Tappers

Posted on Jun 29, 2012 by .
David Alvarez in the title role of Billy Elliot (by David Scheinmann)

When 12-year-old David Alvarez walked into an audition for the original Broadway production of Billy Elliot, he was shocked to … Continue reading →

Posted in How To, Tap

9 Amazing Tony Award Moments

Posted on Jun 8, 2012 by .
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Happy Tony Awards weekend, everyone! You’ve probably already feasted your ears on the Ultimate Broadway Playlist. But if you’re like … Continue reading →

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Kiril Kulish’s Mad Hot Ballroom

Posted on Mar 26, 2012 by .
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Sometimes it feels like talent is distributed unfairly. Thanks to Billy Elliot, you’re already aware that Kiril Kulish (who won … Continue reading →

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