Billy Elliot Tickets

Broadway Theatre:

Imperial Theatre
249 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036

Broadway Performance Schedule:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
DARK	7:00pm	2:00pm	7:30pm	7:30pm	2:00pm, 7:30pm	2:00pm, 7:30pm

London Theatre:

Victoria Palace Theatre
Victoria Street
London
SW1E 5EA

London Performance Schedule:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
7:30pm	7:30pm	7:30pm	2:30pm, 7:30pm	7:30pm	2:30pm, 7:30pm	DARK

US Tour Schedule:

• 12/13/11 - 01/15/12: Washington, DC
• 01/18/12 - 01/29/12: Cincinnati, OH
• 02/01/12 - 02/12/12: Pittsburgh, PA
• 02/15/12 - 02/26/12: Orlando, FL
• 02/29/12 - 03/11/12: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• 03/14/12 - 03/20/12: Atlanta, GA
• 03/28/12 - 04/08/12: San Antonio, TX
• 04/12/12 - 06/02/12: Los Angeles, CA
• 06/06/12 - 06/17/12: Des Moines, IA
• 07/30/12 - 09/02/12: Boston, MA

About the Show:

Billy Elliot is nothing short of a musical theatre phenomenon. With music by the legendary Elton John and lyrics and book by Lee Hall, who wrote the successful 2000 film's screenplay, it has soared to the top of the theatre world. Its 2005 London premiere earned it 9 Olivier Award nominations and 3 wins, and its 2008 Broadway opening garnered a whopping 15 nominations and 10 wins. The critical praise and audience response has been so immense that productions have opened in Sydney, Melbourne, and Seoul, and the show has launched a US tour.

Billy Elliot is fairly dark due to its concentration on the strife of the mining community and the discrimination against Billy's dancing dreams, but there are also plenty of heartwarming and inspiring moments. The memorable characters really light up the stage, including the spunky and determined Billy, Billy's odd yet sweet grandma, and the fiesty and blunt Mrs. Wilkinson. The score is varied, featuring touching ballads and energetic, upbeat songs. But Billy Elliot's crowning achievement is its outstanding choreography and the unbelievable talent of the entire cast, especially the boys who play the title role. You will be on your feet cheering for them as they dazzle with a performance that has truly raised the bar. Don't wait any longer to see this mind-blowing spectacle of a show; check the Billy Elliot schedule and get your tickets today!

Plot Synopsis:

During the 1984-85 coal miners' strike, 11-year-old Billy Elliot lives in northeast England's County Durham with his father, his brother, Tony, and his eccentric grandmother. The family has been struggling to get by after the passing of Billy's mother and the recent economic downturn's stranglehold on the community. One day, Billy accidentally finds his way from boxing practice into a girls' ballet class, run by Mrs. Wilkinson. Finding himself strangely attracted to the beauty of dance, Billy secretly continues to attend the classes while his father and brother strike and clash with the police. Once Billy's father finds out about Billy's secret dance classes, he is outraged that his son has been both lying and dancing, which he looks down on as unmasculine, and forbids him to continue. Mrs. Wilkinson, who sees real promise in Billy, begins to give him secret, private lessons in the hopes that he would eventually audition for the Royal Ballet. Meanwhile, Billy's best friend, Michael, is beginning to understand his homosexuality, and he reaches out to Billy to discuss the restrictive nature of their working-class society. When the day of the Royal Ballet audition finally comes and Mrs. Wilkinson arrives to pick Billy up, she is forced to come clean about the secret lessons. Billy's father and brother, incensed, begin to push Billy around and embarrass him in front of the community. Devastated and enraged by this ridicule, Billy abandons the audition and vows to stop dancing altogether. But Billy's passion for dance is too strong to give up on forever, and the judgmental nature of his community is beginning to make strides toward tolerance and acceptance, as is his father. There might yet be hope for Billy's dream to come true. Get your Billy Elliot tickets right now to see this inspiring story play out.

Run Time:

2 hours and 50 minutes with one intermission.

Advisory:

Recommended for children 8 and up (some strong language and violence).

Awards:

• 2006 Olivier Awards: 9 nominations, 3 wins
• 2009 Tony Awards: 15 nominations, 10 wins
• 2009 Drama Desk Awards: 10 nominations, 10 wins
• and many more...

Creative Team:

Music	Elton John
Book and Lyrics	Lee Hall
Director	Stephen Daldry
Choreographer	Peter Darling
Costumes	Nicky Gillibrand
Scenic Design	Ian McNeil
Lighting Design	Rick Fisher
Sound Design	Paul Arditti

Cast:

Broadway
Billy (alternating)	Tade Biesinger
Billy (alternating)	Peter Mazurowski
Billy (alternating)	Joseph Harrington
Billy (alternating)	Myles Erlick
Billy (alternating)	Julian Elia
Mrs. Wilkinson	Emily Skinner
Dad	Daniel Jenkins
Grandma	Katherine McGrath
Tony	Patrick Mulvey
Michael (alternating)	Cameron Clifford
Michael (alternating)	Jack Broderick
Billy's Older Self	Stephen Hanna
George	William Youmans
Debbie	Erin Whyland
Mr. Braithwaite	Thommie Retter

London
Billy (alternating)	Adam Vesperman
Billy (alternating)	Ryan Collinson
Billy (alternating)	Josh Baker
Billy (alternating)	Scott McKenzie
Mrs. Wilkinson	Gillian Bevan
Dad	Deka Walmsley
Grandma	Diane Langton
Tony	Tom Lorcan
Michael (alternating)	Reece Barrett
Michael (alternating)	Connor Kelly
Michael (alternating)	Connor Lawson
Michael (alternating)	Joe Massey
Billy's Older Self	Barnaby Meredith
George	Chris McGlade
Debbie (alternating)	Francesca Mango
Debbie (alternating)	Emily Smith
Debbie (alternating)	Emily Williams
Mr. Braithwaite	Kevin Patricks

US Tour
Billy (alternating)	Ethan Fuller
Billy (alternating)	J.P. Viernes
Billy (alternating)	Kylend Hetherington
Billy (alternating)	Lex Ishimoto
Billy (alternating)	Daniel Russell
Mrs. Wilkinson	Faith Prince
Dad	Rich Hebert
Grandma	Patti Perkins
Tony	Jeff Kready
Michael (alternating)	Jacob Zelonky
Michael (alternating)	Griffin Birney
Billy's Older Self	Maximilien Baud
George	Joel Blum
Debbie	Rachel Mracna
Mr. Braithwaite	Patrick Wetzel

Billy Elliot News:

November 13, 2008	Following previews from October 1, Billy Elliot opened at Broadway's Imperial Theatre!
May 11, 2005	Following previews since March 31, Billy Elliot opened at London's Victoria Palace Theatre!