A 37 member Maltz Jupiter Theatre cast was led by veteran Billy Nicholas Dantes (previously played the title role in regional productions at the Drury Lane Theatre (IL) and the North Shore Music Theatre (MA)) and, making his debut as Billy, Jamie Mann.Â
The Maltz Jupiter Billys: Jamie Mann (left) and Nicholas Dantes (right)
Billy
Michael
Debbie
Mrs W
Dad
Tony
Grandma
Broadway’s Leslie Becker, center, stars as ballet teacher Mrs. Wilkinson and is surrounded by her ballet students and Billy (portrayed by Nicholas Dantes, front). Photo by Jen Vasbinder.
Dead Mum
Older Billy
Mr B
George
Tall Boy
Small Boy
Billy Elliot The Musical is set against the backdrop of the UK miners’ strike of 1984. Photo by Alicia Donelan.