Chat About MTW Wichita - July 8-12, 2015

[porschesrule]

Perhaps lost in the shuffle of announcements of cast (even though kport previously posted this in his thread) is the fact that Tanner Pflueger, former London Billy (and Broadway fill-in in the role), is in the supporting cast of this show:

http://www.mtwichita.org/shows_tickets/ ... rview#2090

[kport]

Thanks for that link. I have noticed several things:

-There is no bio or mention of Mitchell Tobin that I can find on the theatre's website.

-Janet Dickinson (Mrs Wilkinson) listing is also absent. Perhaps these bios are being added later.

-Brandon Ranalli is listed as 'Billy understudy'. His bio notes that he is 'twelve years old and hails from Media, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia.' BETM will be playing at the Media Theatre, near Philadelphia, from November 18th 2015 - January 3rd 2016.

-Evan Lennon (Michael) played that role in Raleigh.

http://www.mtwichita.org/shows_tickets/ ... rview#2090

[porschesrule]

Mitchell and Janet have been added to the Music Theatre Wichita's list of bios for the "Guest Stars" in the upcoming BETM production in July there:

http://mtwichita.org/shows_tickets/curr ... rview#2090

[kport]

Here is 'one for the album':

#billyelliot u/s Brandon Ranalli, our Billy Mitchell Tobin, and dance captain @tannerpflueger (a former Bway Billy)

https://twitter.com/MTWichita/status/61 ... 49/photo/1

[CJ-Rochester]

Music Theatre Wichita posted this great publicity photo on Facebook. "Past, present, and future Billys unite", featuring Brandon, Mitchell and Tanner.

https://www.facebook.com/MTWichita/phot ... permPage=1

[kport]

Kilty Reidy posted this photo: 'Twitchy that walk'!

https://twitter.com/hashtag/BillyElliotMTW?src=hash

[porschesrule]

The Wichita Eagle has a nice article about the upcoming BETM production at the Music Theatre Wichita:

http://www.kansas.com/entertainment/art ... 80184.html

[CJ-Rochester]

Here is a 'press footage' video of the upcoming Wichita production showing Mitchell in portions of Electricity and Shine, plus a special 3-Billy Dream Ballet with Brandon, Mitchell and Tanner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z6w1JRW_aU

Note the video runs out just before the 5 minute mark, even though it keeps playing for a few more minutes.

[kport]

Here is a 'press footage' video of the upcoming Wichita production showing Mitchell in portions of Electricity and Shine, plus a special 3-Billy Dream Ballet with Brandon, Mitchell and Tanner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Z6w1JRW_aU

Note the video runs out just before the 5 minute mark, even though it keeps playing for a few more minutes.

I went to the mtwichita Youtube site, and found a shorter version posted as well. It, too, cuts out after the 1.00 mark, even though it runs on for several more minutes. The link is without a screenshot photo, which may indicate that both videos were not fully uploaded.

In any event, they remind me of the incredible speed with which Mitchell spins at the end of Electricity. I am looking forward to seeing it again at The Gateway.

[accessmenj]

This video makes me almost certain that Brandon will be one of the Billys in the Media Theatre production. And finally, another age-appropriate Billy.