Collection Musicals 2026.07.07

Musical Billy Elliot: Character and 2026 Casting Highlights

A casting guide that follows the emotional lines of each character from the four Billies to Mrs. Wilkinson, Dad, Grandma, Michael, and Adult Billy.

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<Billy Elliot> is the story of one boy's growth, but it is actually a narrative about the adults and friends around Billy who undergo changes together. Mrs. Wilkinson, who teaches Billy, the dad who initially cannot accept his son's dreams, Grandma who silently supports him, Michael who embraces Billy's uniqueness, and the imagined future Adult Billy all share the emotional experience of the story. This guide highlights which relationships and scenes to focus on for the 2026 season casting.

Billy - Kim Seung-joo, Park Ji-hoo, Kim Woo-jin, Jo Yoon-woo

Billy Role - Kim Seung-joo, Park Ji-hoo, Kim Woo-jin, Jo Yoon-woo

As the central character of the story, Billy is a very challenging role that demands dancing, singing, acting, and physical stamina. In the 2026 season, Kim Seung-joo, Park Ji-hoo, Kim Woo-jin, and Jo Yoon-woo will take the stage as Billy, each showcasing a different physical language and emotional journey as they strive for their dreams. Before watching, think about the emotions and scenes this role embodies in the story, and afterwards, compare it to press call videos or official materials to enjoy the growth narrative and theatrical charm of <Billy Elliot> even more.

역할 빌리 엘리어트 2026 캐스트 김승주, 박지후, 김우진, 조윤우 관전 포인트 빌리마다 다른 춤의 질감과 감정 표현

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Mrs. Wilkinson - Choi Jeong-won, Jeon Su-mi

Mrs. Wilkinson Role - Choi Jung-won, Jeon Su-mi

Mrs. Wilkinson is the ballet teacher who first recognizes Billy's talent and pushes him into the world. With a blend of a rough yet warm sense of reality and a sense of responsibility as a teacher, her relationship with Billy greatly influences the growth narrative of the work. Before watching, think about the emotions and scenes this role embodies in the story, and afterwards, compare it to press call videos or official materials to enjoy the growth narrative and theatrical charm of <Billy Elliot> even more.

역할 미세스 윌킨슨 2026 캐스트 최정원, 전수미 관전 포인트 빌리를 밀어붙이는 단단함과 숨겨진 애정

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Dad - Jo Jung-geun, Choi Dong-won

Dad Role - Jo Jeong-geun, Choi Dong-won

Dad is a worker standing amidst the miners' strike and is a character who initially struggles to understand his son's dream but ultimately makes the biggest choice. He plays a significant role in creating emotional depth in the latter part of the story, balancing harsh reality and paternal love. Before watching, think about the emotions and scenes this role embodies in the story, and afterwards, compare it to press call videos or official materials to enjoy the growth narrative and theatrical charm of <Billy Elliot> even more.

역할 빌리 아빠 2026 캐스트 조정근, 최동원 관전 포인트 반대에서 지지로 바뀌는 감정의 전환

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Grandmother - Park Jeong-ja, Min Kyung-ok, Hong Yun-hee

Grandma Role - Park Jeong-ja, Min Kyung-ok, Hong Yoon-hee

Grandma serves as the vessel of memory, humor, and warmth within Billy's family. As a character intertwined with dementia and past recollections, she conveys both the loneliness of life and the warmth of family amidst laughter. Before watching, think about the emotions and scenes this role embodies in the story, and afterwards, compare it to press call videos or official materials to enjoy the growth narrative and theatrical charm of <Billy Elliot> even more.

역할 할머니 2026 캐스트 박정자, 민경옥, 홍윤희 관전 포인트 Grandma’s Song 장면의 유머와 쓸쓸함

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Michael - Lee Seo-jun, Lee Ru-ri, Ji Yoon-ho

Michael Role - Lee Seo-jun, Lee Ru-ri, Ji Yoon-ho

Michael is Billy's friend who demonstrates the courage not to hide his differences. While he brings humor to the story, he also distinctly portrays the message of 'living true to oneself.' Before watching, think about the emotions and scenes this role embodies in the story, and afterwards, compare it to press call videos or official materials to enjoy the growth narrative and theatrical charm of <Billy Elliot> even more.

역할 마이클 2026 캐스트 이서준, 이루리, 지윤호 관전 포인트 Expressing Yourself 장면의 자유롭고 유쾌한 에너지

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Adult Billy - Kim Myung-yoon, Lim Sun-woo, Go Min-geon

Adult Billy Role - Kim Myung-yoon, Lim Sun-woo, Ko Min-gun

Adult Billy represents the future that young Billy dreams of, reaching the visual and emotional peak of the work in the Dream Ballet scene. Notably, Lim Sun-woo, who was the original Billy in the 2010 premiere, returns as Adult Billy this season, which is a special highlight. Before watching, think about the emotions and scenes this role embodies in the story, and afterwards, compare it to press call videos or official materials to enjoy the growth narrative and theatrical charm of <Billy Elliot> even more.

역할 성인 빌리 2026 캐스트 김명윤, 임선우, 고민건 관전 포인트 Dream Ballet의 파드되와 플라잉 장면

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Tony and the Mining Community

Tony Role and the Miners' Community

Tony and the miners represent the weight of reality that stands in stark contrast to Billy's personal dreams. The ensemble dance, entangled with strikes, livelihood, and pride, powerfully showcases the social background of the story on stage. Before watching, think about the emotions and scenes this role embodies in the story, and afterwards, compare it to press call videos or official materials to enjoy the growth narrative and theatrical charm of <Billy Elliot> even more.

역할 토니와 광부 공동체 주요 장면 The Stars Look Down, Solidarity 관전 포인트 개인의 꿈과 공동체 현실의 충돌

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The dynamics of this work change depending on the combination of actors, affecting the warmth of the family drama, the rhythm of the comedy, the energy of the dance scenes, and the resonance of the final audition scene. When checking the casting schedule, it’s beneficial to look beyond just the Billy actors and consider the combinations of Mrs. Wilkinson, Dad, Grandma, Michael, and Adult Billy to make a more dimensional choice. Especially since each Billy has different strengths in dance and emotional expression, there is much enjoyment in comparing multiple performances.

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Billy - Kim Seung-joo, Park Ji-hoo, Kim Woo-jin, Jo Yoon-woo

빌리 엘리어트 · 김승주, 박지후, 김우진, 조윤우 · 빌리마다 다른 춤의 질감과 감정 표현

Mrs. Wilkinson - Choi Jeong-won, Jeon Su-mi

미세스 윌킨슨 · 최정원, 전수미 · 빌리를 밀어붙이는 단단함과 숨겨진 애정

Dad - Jo Jung-geun, Choi Dong-won

빌리 아빠 · 조정근, 최동원 · 반대에서 지지로 바뀌는 감정의 전환

Grandmother - Park Jeong-ja, Min Kyung-ok, Hong Yun-hee

할머니 · 박정자, 민경옥, 홍윤희 · Grandma’s Song 장면의 유머와 쓸쓸함

Michael - Lee Seo-jun, Lee Ru-ri, Ji Yoon-ho

마이클 · 이서준, 이루리, 지윤호 · Expressing Yourself 장면의 자유롭고 유쾌한 에너지

Adult Billy - Kim Myung-yoon, Lim Sun-woo, Go Min-geon