Kylend Hetherington

ABOUT KYLEND HETHERINGTON

Stage actor best known for his portrayal of the title character in Billy Elliot the Musical . He previously played the role of Michael in the same Broadway production.

He trained as a dancer at Miss Lore's School of Performing Arts beginning when he was four years old, and began competing two years later. He won Jr. Mr. Showbiz at a national competition in Chicago in 2008 and later earned the title of National Mister Petite Dance.

He performed in a production of The Nutcracker when he was 8 years old.

He was born in Auburn, Michigan.

He and Brad Kavanagh have both played versions of Billy Elliot in differing productions of the famed stage play.