Based on the film about a working-class British boy with dreams that run contrary to family expectations, the London smash-hit musical arrives on Broadway.
Based on the hit film of the same name, this is the story of a boy who wants to be a ballet dancer, even though his father wants him to box.
BILLY ELLIOT is a funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy’s dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. Based on the enormously popular film, this powerful new musical is the story of a boy who discovers he has a special talent for dance, while the boys all around him are more interested in boxing. An unprecedented smash in the West End, where it has won 9 Best Musical awards, broken UK box office records and continues to sell out nightly, BILLY ELLIOT has been created by the film’s director (Stephen Daldry), writer (Lee Hall) and choreographer (Peter Darling), who are joined by music legend Elton John, one of the most celebrated pop songwriters of the last 30 years.
Location(s):
Broadway, NY
Imperial Theatre
249 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
London, UK
Victoria Palace Theatre
Victoria Street
London SW1E 5EA
London, EN
GB
Performance Dates:
Broadway:
Preview performances began October 1, 2008
Opened November 13, 2008
London:
Preview performances began March 24, 2005
Opened May 11, 2005
Length:
Approximately two hours and 45 minutes, including intermission
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