Maria Connelly and Keean Johnson depart for Chicago

• Maria Connelly played her last performance as Debbie in the New York production on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Izzy Hanson-Johnston, previously Keely Gibson, has succeeded her as full-time Debbie. Georgi James has joined the company as Keely Gibson.
• Keean Johnson will play his final performance in New York on Friday, January 15, 2009. He will be replaced by Jake Evan Schwenke, who will make his debut the following Saturday.

David Alvarez's Final Performance:January 3, 2010

• Pictures have been posted on his profile page. You may continue to follow David post-Billy at his official website, DavidAlvarezOnline.com.

Chicago Cast Announced, including a 4th Billy, JP Viernes

• Full Cast List - Several members of the Broadway company will be transferring to the Chicago company including Tommy Batchelor (Billy), Keean Johnson (Michael), Maria Connelly (Debbie), Cynthia Darlow (Grandma), Blake Hammond (Mr. Braithwaite), and Jaime Torcellini (Adult Ensemble).
• Most recent Press Links
  • December 24, 2009 - Billy Elliot' in Chicago: Billy's dance teacher will be from Oz (Theatre Loop)
  • December 21, 2009 - Batchelor, Bausilio & Corrles Star in Chicago's BILLY ELLIOTT; Complete Casting Announced (Broadway World)
  • December 21, 2009 - One More Billy Elliot and Additional Cast Announced for Chicago Run (Playbill.com)
  • December 21, 2009 - 'Billy Elliot' announces rest of Chicago cast (Theatre Loop)
  • December 21, 2009 - Chicago Production of Billy Elliot Announces Casting (TheatreMania)
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Dayton Tavares and Liam Redhead join the Broadway company Christmas week

Tommy Batchelor departs the Broadway company on December 11th to rehearse for Chicago