Alex Ko: From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliott Story
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- Synopsis
- He could be a star for all we knowWe dont know how far he can goHe could go and he could shineNot just stay here counting time, Son, weve got the chance to let him live. These are lyrics from Billy Elliot, the show that made young Alex Kos incredible dream of performing come true. And just like the character of Billy, Alex beat all the odds to land the starring role in Billy Elliot on Broadway at age thirteen. This is his powerful true story. Alexs personal firsthand tale of his journey from small-town Iowa to New York City is passionate and moving. With extraordinary drive and rare tenacity, Alex makes the unthinkable real, determined to hold on to his dream of performing despite all that he had to overcome--his dads death from cancer, financial struggles, countless auditions to finally land the part of Billy, only to suffer a crushing injury, but ultimately making his triumphant return to the stage. Alexs inspiring story is an exciting exclusive look at the world of backstage Broadway, told through the eyes of a kid from Iowa fresh off the plane, without money or famous connections, who simply dared to dream big.
- Copyright:
- 2013
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780062236067
- Publisher:
- HarperCollins Publisher
- Date of Addition:
- 04/16/13
- Copyrighted By:
- Alex Ko
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Drama, Plays and Theater
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.