Open Auditions to be Held in NYC and Boston Seeking Broadway's Billy Elliot

Who will play the title role in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot? Open auditions have been scheduled in New York City on November 11and in Boston on November 18 to find boys ages 10 through 13 to play the roles of Billy and Michael in the award-winning musical hit. Even if the perfect candidates are found, they'll face a lengthy wait for their big night on Broadway: Billy Elliot is not scheduled to open New York until the fall of 2008.

Based on the successful feature film, Billy Elliot is the funny, heartwarming tale of a young boy with a dream, and a feel-good celebration of his triumph against the odds. Bringing the production to the Broadway stage is the original London creative team of Stephen Daldry director, Elton John music and Lee Hall book and lyrics. Daldry and Hall were also the creative team behind the film.

For more information about the open auditions, go to www.bebilly.com.