Billy Elliot
Much of the power of Billy Elliot as an honest tear-jerker lies in its ability to give equal weight to the sweet dreams of terpsichorean flight and the sourness of a dream-denying reality.
Billy Elliot
Much of the power of Billy Elliot as an honest tear-jerker lies in its ability to give equal weight to the sweet dreams of terpsichorean flight and the sourness of a dream-denying reality.
Ben Brantley, New York Times
Billy Elliot
Much of the power of Billy Elliot as an honest tear-jerker lies in its ability to give equal weight to the sweet dreams of terpsichorean flight and the sourness of a dream-denying reality.
Why see Billy Elliot?
The one name on everybody's lips is BILLY.
Billy Elliot The Musical is the new show that has captured Broadway’s heart and received the best reviews for any musical in years. Called “EXTRAORDINARILY UPLIFTING” by Time Out New York and “INTOXICATING” by The New York Times, Billy Elliot is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his dreams come true.
Based on the critically acclaimed feature film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by the movie’s original creative team – director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall - along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls “HIS BEST SCORE YET!”
The cast features Haydn Gwynne (Olivier Award nomination, London production), Gregory Jbara (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), Carole Shelley (The Elephant Man, Wicked), Santino Fontana (Sunday in the Park with George revival) and, sharing the role of Billy, David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik and Kiril Kulish.
Come discover for yourself the next great Broadway musical, Billy Elliot.
Key Information
Audience
Billy Elliot is recommended for all audiences. Children under 4 years of age will not be admitted into the Imperial Theater.
Run Time
2 hours 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission.
Dates
Finished Jan 8, 2012
Cast
Tade Biesinger, Giuseppe Bausilio, Peter Mazurowski & Joseph Harrington as Billy Elliot
Emily Skinner as Mrs Wilkinson
Gregory Jbara as Dad
Carole Shelley as Grandma
Patrick Mulvey as Tony
Neil McCaffey as Michael
Cameron Clifford as Michael
Stephen Hanna as Billy's older self
Joel Hatch as George
Laura Marie Duncan as Mum
Thommie Retter as Mr Braithwaite
Lilla Crawford as Debbie
Emily Skinner as Mrs Wilkinson
Gregory Jbara as Dad
Carole Shelley as Grandma
Patrick Mulvey as Tony
Neil McCaffey as Michael
Cameron Clifford as Michael
Stephen Hanna as Billy's older self
Joel Hatch as George
Laura Marie Duncan as Mum
Thommie Retter as Mr Braithwaite
Lilla Crawford as Debbie
Creative
Directed by Stephen Daldry
Choreographer Peter Darling
Produced by Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Lee Hall
Written by Lee Hall
Choreographer Peter Darling
Produced by Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Lee Hall
Written by Lee Hall
Awards
2009 TONY AWARDS
Winner of Ten 2009 Tony Awards!
Winner of Ten 2009 Tony Awards!
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Choreography
Best Orchestrations
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Best Sound Design of a Musical
Nominations
Best Original Score (Elton John and Lee Hall)
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical (David Bologna)
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical (Haydn Gwynne and Carole Shelley)
Best Costume Design of a Musical (Nicky Gillibrand)
DRAMA DESK AWARDS
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Gregory Jbara)
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (Haydn Gwynne)
Outstanding Director of a Musical
Outstanding Choreography
Outstanding Music
Outstanding Book of a Musical
Outstanding Orchestrations (Martin Koch)
Outstanding Lighting Design in a Musical (Rick Fisher)
Outstanding Sound Design (Paul Arditti)
Reviews
Customer reviews
14 reviews, average rating: (4.2 Stars)
Karina
Best Musical I Have Seen
Billy Elliot is one of the most amazing plays in my opinion. At
first, I did not want to see this musical because I expected the
worst. Boy was I wrong! This play is a must-see and I really want
to see it before it leaves. There was comedy, dancing(quite
amazing for an 11 year old), singing, a few shed tears, and the
entire audience wanted to get up. I cannot stress how amazing it
was. You Must see it. The play did have some bed language, a
few f bombs, so probably children 10 and up. Overall it was an
amazing experience that should not be missed. ALso, there was
good food around. Go see it!!!!! :) ... Read more
Anna
Bring a box of tissues
It was wonderful! You don't notice the accents after a while--
the story and the emotion grip you and you become totally
immersed in the story and the lives of the characters.
It is powerful, like Les Miz, and the sets are reminiscent of it as
well. The finale is light in nature but culminates a memorable
event! A must see! ... Read more
sean cutler
billy elliot- best musical ever
I saw Billy Elliot when if first opened in the West End and it was
amazing!
The best British musical since Phantom!
sean cutler.
Swansea, Wales, Uk.
sw.cutler@yahoo.com ... Read more
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