Billy Elliot Welcomes New Cast Members

Alex Ko and Kate Hennig join the cast of Billy Elliot. Ko will rotate as the title character, joining David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Tommy Batchelor. Hennig takes on the role of dance teacher Mrs. Wilkinson.

Ko makes his Broadway debut as Billy. He was the youngest student admitted to the University of Iowa Dance Department at age 12 and has been guided by ballet masters Eloy Barragán and George de la Peña. He is the winner of national and regional dance titles under Michael Kohli of the National Dance Academy, and is a gymnastics champion coached by Dmitri Trouch and Brad Virkler.