Martin Marquez on Parenting Lessons Learned from Playing Billy's Dad in London's Billy Elliot

Martin Marquez has worked extensively around London, often in the not-for-profit theater. For now, Martin is appearing at the Victoria Palace as Dad in Billy Elliot, the same role that won Gregory Jbara a 2009 Broadway Tony Award. Broadway.com spoke to the versatile Marquez about life in a long-running show and whether, as the father of five children, the parent/child issues raised by the hit musical struck close to home.

You are often seen in shows at the Royal Court or the National Theatre. Is this an unusual gig for you?
I’ve done a few musicals in the past, like Anything Goes at the National for Trevor Nunn, which transferred into the West End [Marquez was Moonface Martin], and since then I have gone up for one or two. Last year, I went up for Shrek and Me and My Girl, and I’m certainly happy to do them: they’re a great form of entertainment! What I’m not so used to is the long run, and I do find that a test. After two or three months, it becomes a bit of a challenge, and you have to keep yourself motivated. You have to remind ...

Source: http://www.broadway.com/buzz/157528/martin-marquez-on-parenting-lessons-learned-from-playing-billys-dad-in-londons-billy-elliot/

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