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• Based on the 2000 feature film of the same name, Billy Elliot: The Musical opened in London in May 2005. It was praised by most critics, including Charles Spencer of the Telegraph, who called it "the greatest British musical" he ever saw.Telegraph: Billy boy, this is the greatest musical yet (May 12, 2005)

  The musical, which features songs by pop-rock singer Elton John and Lee Hall, began previews on Broadway on October 1, 2008, at the Imperial Theatre.Playbill: "Born to Boogie": Billy Elliot Readies for Broadway (August 2, 2008) It was nominated for a Best Musical Tony Award on May 5, 2009.Tony Awards: Nominations

• Fast Facts

  1. Opened in London: May 2005Official Site: Billy Elliot to Open in Australia
  2. Opened in Sydney: December 2007Official Site: Billy Elliot to Open in Australia
  3. Opening on Broadway: October 1, 2008
  4. Music: Elton JohnOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
  5. Book and lyrics: Lee HallOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
  6. Director: Stephen DaldryOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
  7. Choreographer: Peter DarlingOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
  8. Set design: Ian MacNeilOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
  9. Lighting design: Rick FisherOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative

• Reviews

  "[T]he whole cast is blessed with a freshness and sincerity I have rarely seen equalled, and one leaves this triumphant production in a mist of tears and joy."—TelegraphTelegraph: Billy boy, this is the greatest musical yet (May 12, 2005)

  "Instead of winking condescendingly at the sentimental clichés that drive its plot, ['Billy Elliot'] finds the eternal life in them. For all its conscious craftsmanship, it's the most unself-conscious musical in decades."—The New York TimesThe New York Times: A Miner's Son Who Dreams, Then Dances (June 20, 2005)

  "Stephen Daldry's 'Billy' is an infinitely more affecting package, wrapped up with an extended, all-singing, all-dancing showcase finale."—VarietyVariety: Billy Elliot the Musical Review (January 1, 2008)

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