The musical is produced on Broadway by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions in association with Weinstein Live Entertainment.An inspiring musical about a boy trying to overcoming many obstacles to pursue his unlikely dream of becoming a ballet dancer is playing at the Spreckels Theatre in downtown San Diego through Oct.

The Broadway production features the same creative team as London's: Ian MacNeil (sets), Nicky Gillibrand (costumes), Rick Fisher (lighting) and Paul Arditti (sound). A production of the show opened in sydney in Dec 2007. It also won the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. The London production won Three Olivier Awards: Best New Musical, Best Actor and Choreographer. The musical's score is by Elton John, who also composed the music for 'The Lion King,' 'Aida' and 'Lestat.'īilly Elliot - The Musical was a London hit when it opened at the Victoria Palace Theatre on and has been a box office hit ever since. Instead, the boy discovers a love for ballet that leads him from secret lessons to a place at the Royal Ballet School.īilly Elliot is created by the same team that made the multi-Oscar-nominated film: writer Lee Hall, director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer Peter Darling. Set in England's North East against the background of the miners' strike - Billy Elliot is the tale of a motherless boy whose father wants him to take up boxing. () Enduring appeal (NY Times) Irresistible new show (NY Daily News) Head and toe-shoes above every other show this season (NY Post) As seriously thrilling as it is deeply lovable (NewsDay) Tough, intelligent, exuberant, electric, politically savvy, and fun (Back Stage). The show opened to excellent reviews: Everything about this production is remarkable. * Giuseppe Bausilio plays his final performance as Billy on, he will be replaced by Myles Erlick.īilly Elliot - The Musical opened at the Imperial Theatre on, following previews from 1 Oct, where it is currently selling tickets through to.

Wilkinson), Daniel Jenkins (Dad), Katherine McGrath (Grandma), Patrick Mulvey (Tony), Jack Broderick and Cameron Clifford (alternate Michael), and * Giuseppe Bausilio, Tade Biesinger, Joseph Harrington and Peter Mazurowski (alternate as Billy). īroderick has previously played the role of 'Michael' in both the Chicago and Toronto productions of the musical.īilly Elliot - The Musical's principal cast now features Emily Skinner (Mrs. Broderick replaces Neil McCaffrey who played his final performance on. Jack Broderick joins the cast of the 10-time Tony Award winning Billy Elliot - The Musical, alternating the role of 'Michael' with current cast member Cameron Clifford.

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