David Bologna

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David Bologna
Born
EducationNew York University (B.A.)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • singer
Years active2008–present

David Bologna is an American actor, dancer and singer. Beginning conducting performance at the age of seven, Bologna became a

Best Featured Actor in a Musical for their Broadway debut as Billy's flamboyant best friend Michael in Billy Elliot the Musical
.

Life and career

Born and raised in New Orleans, Bologna is the son of Rick Bologna[1] and Holly Bologna.[2] Their home was flooded when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, and their family moved to Austin, Texas.[1]

They were active in local theatre productions, including

Zachary Scott Theatre and the youth theatre kidsActing Studio and appeared in multiple productions, including Beauty and the Beast, Grease, and Cabaret
.

They are a two-time winner of the North American Irish Dancing Championships and placed fifth in the World

Irish Dance Championships.[2] They also won the Big Easy Entertainment Award for their performances in Oliver! and The Music Man.[4]

On November 13, 2008,

Best Featured Actor in a Musical, as they had been the one to "debut" the role in the first "official" performance.[6]
Bologna's last performance in Billy Elliot was on September 27, 2009, however they returned to perform the role of Michael on June 16, 2010, for a limited engagement which lasted until August 8, 2010.

In May 2017, Bologna graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University.[citation needed]

Awards

Awards
Year Award Category Role Show Result Ref.
2009
Tony Award
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
Michael Billy Elliot the Musical Nominated [7]

References

  1. ^
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  3. ^ "The Times-Picayune, May 24, 2008". Archived from the original on June 12, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2009.
  4. ^ Biography at TheatreMania.com Archived 2009-07-08 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "David Bologna". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on November 26, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  6. ^ TheatreAficionado.com, May 6, 2009
  7. ^ "Tony Awards Official Website - Past Winners 2009". TonyAwards.com. Retrieved November 11, 2011.[permanent dead link]

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