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Billy Elliot: The Musical
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SHOW INFORMATION

Average of 4.5 stars from 35 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Nov 13, 2008
Closed Jan 8, 2012
Running Time:
2hr. 45min.
(includes 1 intermission)

Visit the Billy Elliot: The Musical website:
http://www.billyelliotbroadway.com

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

MILLIONS of fans...
THOUSANDS of standing ovations...
TEN 2009 TONY AWARDS® including BEST MUSICAL...
ONE BROADWAY SHOW shines above the rest...

This is Billy Elliot, the spectacular show with the heart, humor and passion to be named Broadway's Tony-winning Best Musical and Time Magazine's "Best Musical of the Decade!" Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising talent that inspires his family and his whole community, and changes his life forever. Experience the joyous celebration of one boy's journey against the odds to make his dreams come true... at Billy Elliot!

Based on the international smash-hit film, Billy Elliot is brought to life by a phenomenal cast of 50 and the Tony Award-winning 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!"

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:



Imperial Theatre
249 W 45th St
New York, NY 10036


WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?

Anyone feeling curmudgeonly about
Billy Elliot: The Musical, now at Broadway's Imperial Theatre, could take exception to the time it expends picking up dramatic steam or to the indisputably effective but surprisingly traditional Elton John-Lee Hall score or to the couple of seemingly redundant production numbers that stretch the proceedings to the kind of length that often tests children's -- and some adults' -- attention spans. But one would have to be a true sourpuss to carp about the gangbuster entertainment package that's finally landed in Manhattan under the scrupulous direction of Stephen Daldry.

The show's rock-solid storyline, which Hall has adapted from his tough-minded 2000 scree[...]


Reviewed by David Finkle on Nov 14, 2008

What are other members saying?

Expected More
I really expected more from this play. I could of rented "Fame", "Step Up" or any other "wanna be dancer turned superstar" movie and would have gotten a better experience. I do admit the children were unbelievable in their dancing and acting abilities but it was just so cliche.

Reviewed by BroadwayObsessed on Sunday, May 1st, 2011

Beautiful and moving!
This is what a Broadway show should be: bold, creative, and filled with heart-felt songs and amazing dances! You MUST see this beautiful and moving musical. Its a gift.

Reviewed by al10029 on Sunday, Apr 10th, 2011


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