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- Opened in London: May 2005Official Site: Billy Elliot to Open in Australia
- Opened in Sydney: December 2007Official Site: Billy Elliot to Open in Australia
- Opening on Broadway: October 1, 2008
- Music: Elton JohnOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
- Book and lyrics: Lee HallOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
- Director: Stephen DaldryOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
- Choreographer: Peter DarlingOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
- Set design: Ian MacNeilOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
- Lighting design: Rick FisherOfficial Site: Billy Elliot Cast and Creative
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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
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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Billy Elliot The Musical Questions
Billy are we cool? 1 AnswerSup, yea, were cool, do i get points for this question? ololol read more
Whatever happened to Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot original) ? 1 AnswerJamie Bell is still acting. He played the role of Jimmy in King Kong directed by Peter Jackson in 2005 and has appeared in movies such as Jumper and Defiance in... read more
Have you seen Billy Elliot? What do you think about the Tony nominations? 1 AnswerI haven't seen it, but I have looked at trailers and heard the music and will see it the next time I'm in NY. When you mix children, a great music score (Elto... read more
Broadway's big question seems to be: How many Tonys will 'Billy Elliot' take home? 1 Answer'Billy Elliot,' the big British musical about a coal miner's son who dreams to dance, bowled over Broadway on Sunday, winning 10 Tonys, including best musical a... read more



