Kiril Kulish is one of three actors alternating in the title role.
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With mostly American actors doing northern England accents, the home scenes don't have quite the authenticity they did in London. The ballet class includes a few too many mugging little girls trying out for Annie, and the Billy I saw (David Alvarez, one of three boys alternating in the role) is a better dancer than actor. Still, Billy Elliot does almost everything a musical should do, and more. It's a diplomatic triumph.