Best of Manhattan: Arts and Entertainment

Best Triple Threat on Broadway: The Three Billies of Billy Elliot
David Alvarez, Kiril Kulish and Trent Kowalik: all three have singing, acting and—most importantly—dancing chops. Little wonder that they consistently upstage veteran Broadway actors whenever they show up on the scene. Consider the Tony Awards celebration at Radio City Music Hall last June, when the three Tony-nominated youngsters walked away with their statuettes. It was the first time that three actors have shared a Tony Award for the same role. And the lessons to be learned? Boys can do ballet and win, star quality gave these guys an edge and when it comes to pure talent, a triple threat is a triple threat is a triple threat.     —DD Read more