TV Tune-In: WNET Channel 13 on Monday, December 1 at 8 pm et/pt

Billy Elliot Casting Documentary to Air on Channel 13 on December 1
Source: Theatermania.com

Finding Billy, a new documentary on the casting of the Broadway musical Billy Elliot will debut on WNET/Channel 13 on Monday, December 1 at 8 pm.

The program will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the nationwide search for the three actors who play the lead role in Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway. During the broadcast, stars David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish (who share the title role) and Carole Shelley (who plays Grandma) will be present in the Thirteen studio to talk about the show.

Based on the 2000 film of the same name, the show tells the tale of a young boy with a dream of being a dancer. The musical features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, direction by Stephen Daldry, and choreography by Peter Darling.

For more information, visit www.billyelliotbroadway.com or www.wnet.org.

Trent Featured In Dance Spirit Magazine

Trent is featured in this month's Dance Spirit Magazine. Read on below.

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Thanks to Ellen Rolland.

Trent on NBC's "TODAY": Part 2

Trent on NBC's "TODAY": Part 1

TV Appearance: Catch Trent on NBC's "TODAY" Show, Monday, October 20th

Don't miss Trent Kowalik on NBC's "TODAY," alongside Sir Elton John and fellow Broadway Billys David Alvarez and Kiril Kulish on Monday, October 20th.

Check your local listings for station information. "TODAY" airs Monday — Friday (7am - 11am) on NBC.

Outside of the States? Visit TrentKowalik.com for video clips from their "TODAY" segments.

First week

This week has been a roller coaster of excitement!!

During previews shows can go through a lot of changes and so can schedules, so you'll be able to catch me on stage later this week.

I can tell you already that Kiril and David are kicking some major butt on that stage.

If I can give you a heads up, I'll post what night I am performing.

Gotta run!

Trent

Behind-the-Scenes: Times Square Photo Shoot

Trent, Kiril and David pose in their "Billy" tees in Times Square
New York City | September 4, 2008

Trent Featured In October's Issue of Vanity Fair

Check out this sneak peek of October's issue of Vanity Fair, featuring Kiril, David and Trent with the ballet girls of "Billy Elliot the Musical" on Broadway:

Vanity Fair is available on newsstands now.

Vogue.com: "Flights of Fancy"

Here's a new video clip from Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish and David Alvarez's VOGUE photoshoot with Caroline Trentini in fall's ballet-inspired dresses, courtesy of Vogue.com:

Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish and David Alvarez of "Billy Elliot" featured in VOGUE

Check out this sneak preview of Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish and David Alvarez of "Billy Elliot" featured in September's issue of VOGUE, featuring photography by the legendary Arthur Elgort and model Caroline Trentini, available this week at newsstands:

Visit Vogue.com for more pictures from their Arthur Elgort photo shoot and behind-the-scenes video of the "Billy Elliot" trio.

Pop Quiz with Three Broadway 'Billys'

Watch Trent answer more of your burning questions from here on the blog with a little help from fellow "Billy" castmates, Kiril Kulish and David Alvarez:

Billy Elliot rehearsals, "The Dark Knight," Billy reunion and totally partied out!

Hi again. A lot was happening this week!

We worked on many different scenes in addition to all our dance work. Tomorrow the full cast will do a read-through and we get to see a model of the set.

My sister took me to see "The Dark Knight" and I LOVED the movie so much that my uncle took me and my cousins to see it again! Heath Ledger was amazing in the role of Joker.

I also got a surprise visit in the middle of the week from Corey Snide! He and his dad popped into the theatre one day at lunch break and I got to introduce Corey to some of the NY cast kids.

Lots of birthday parties this week. . . my sister, Siobhan, my mom and my cousin Drew. I've had enough cake! (Pass the popcorn, please.)

Trent

P.S. Here's a cool pic of all 3 of us Billys:

Billy BBQ

Yesterday I had a Billy party. The Billys, Michaels and my dance friends came. Even Colin (one of the older Billys was there) and we got to have the party at my cousin's HUGE house.

We went out on their boat and all got soaked at certain parts when we went over a wave.

My cousins have a huge pool, so we all got to go in the pool also!!

Check out some of the pictures from yesterday:

Making a big splash with a boat entrance!

Playing in the pool.


Dodge ball!


Billy cookies (made by my sister).

My dance friends!!

Colin Bates water skiing.

It was over 100 degrees in this hot tub!!

I'll post a video later that we filmed that day where I answer more of your 4 billion questions ;-) (...with some help!)

Trent

More Answers!!

Hi everyone!

Here's answers to some of your BETM on Broadway questions and some pictures from our first week of rehearsals:

Will performing Billy on Broadway be much different to performing Billy in London?

Louise x
May 29, 2008 10:14 AM

I think it'll be total different because I'll be with my parents in my hometown!

What is your favourite style of dance? And what do you plan to do after performing in Broadway?

Kathryn
May 29, 2008 10:40 AM

My favorite style of dance is tap. I still want to be on the Broadway stage when I get older!

When you come back to NY to do BETM on broadway will you be living at home or at a brand-spanking new Billy House? When you were London, did someone make all the dinner (and I literally mean the dinner that comes after lunch!) and if yes, is there a menu like school lunch?

R
May 29, 2008 11:31 AM

Back in London, we did have a hot lunch cooked for us, but for Broadway, we're all still trying to figure out our housing.

Who do you share a room with in the Billy house?

Victoria
May 30, 2008 7:01 AM

I started as roommates with Sam, Sean and Corey, and by the time I left, I was with Layton and Hogan! With Billys retiring and leaving for Australia and a house change, it was always different.

Other than your friend David Bologna, do you know who else will be playing the role of Michael on Broadway?

Margie
May 30, 2008 11:06 AM

Here's a picture of them! All three Billys, along with two Broadway Michaels, David Bologna and Frank Dolce:

David thinks something's funny.

With David B. and ballet girl, Heather.

We all come from Irish dance schools! Here's proof:

Lunch break with Kiril at Chipotle. Mmm...tacos!

Trent

Picture post!

Hi everyone!

Here's a bunch of pictures from mom's camera to share with you all...

Right before hitting the red carpet at the Tony Awards with Kiril & David.

On the red carpet at Radio City Music Hall.
(That's David's dad taking a picture of us, btw...)

Answering questions with a big fuzzy microphone over my head!

Waiting for the train on the way into the city...In a trailer between setups at a photo shoot for a magazine.

At Dorothy's School of Dance recital with my teacher Dorothy (and a very large picture of me!!)

With my Uncle Tommy (in his awesome car) on our way to see Iron Man!

More answers to your questions coming!!

Trent

Trent on the Red Carpet at the 2008 Tony Awards!

Check out this picture of Trent, Kiril, and David looking sharp on the red carpet at the 2008 Tony Awards on Sunday night!

Photo: Yahoo! News (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

Lost & Found

Hi again!

Lots of stuff going on this week....

I got my iPod back. Lost my phone. (My mom wasn't too happy about that!!) Found my phone.

Now Kiril and David are here in London! I'm glad they're here with all the British Billys!

Hopefully I can get some of the pictures from our performance together after the 3rd anniversary show! I'll post them if I do.

Trent

Broadway's Billys: Video

"Electricity" from Billy Elliot: The Musical
performed by Trent, David, & Kiril with Sir Elton John