NewsPHOTO CALL: Billy Elliot Celebrates Five Years in the West EndBilly Elliot celebrated its fifth year in London's West End March 31 with a special finale choreographed to feature all 19 past, present and future title stars.
By
Krissie Fullerton
April 01, 2010
The three original Billy Elliots - Liam Mower, James Lomas and George Maguire – formed part of a spectacular finale choreographed for Billy’s fifth birthday with 19 past, present and future Billys.
Since its world premiere, 22 boys have played the title role in London, 10 have played Billy in Australia, 4 in Chicago and 9 boys have played the title role on Broadway. A total of 40 boys, including Jamie Bell who played Billy Elliot in the award-winning film, have now performed the title role, with five boys having performed in two countries.
Billy Elliot Celebrates Five Years in the West End
Billy Elliot Celebrates Five Years in the West End
Billy Elliot celebrated its fifth year in London's West End March 31 with a special finale choreographed to feature all 19 past, present and future title stars.
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All nineteen past and present Billy Elliots take a bow at curtain call
Richard Davenport
All nineteen former Billy Elliots
Richard Davenport
Billy Elliot creators Stephen Daldry, Elton John and Lee Hall
Richard Davenport
All nineteen former Billy Elliots arrive for the birthday celebration