Skip to Content


Home > Musical Show Info A-Z > B > Billy Elliot

Billy Elliot ( Visit this link)

Browse The Shows
# - A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z

< Previous | Next >

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.

Music By Elton John
Lyrics By Lee Hall
Book/Libretto by: Lee Hall
Based on: hit film of the same name
Produced by: Working Title, Old Vic Productions PLC & David Furnish
Choreography by: Peter Darling
Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Type of Musical: West End
Opened: May 11, 2005
Theatre: Victoria Palace Theatre

Synopsis

A funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream in a gripping tale of triumph over adversity. This original story captured the hearts and minds of the world when the movie was released in October 2000. Nominated for 3 Oscar's and 13 Bafta awards this poignant film broke box office records across the world. This brilliant new staging is an adaptation of one of the most adored British films of the last decade. The extraordinary movie written by Lee Hall, directed by Stephen Daldry and choreographed by Peter Darling, is being developed for the stage by the same multi-award winning creative team. The score has been composed by music legend Elton John, the most celebrated UK singer songwriter of the last 30 years.

Song List

  • What The Hell is Wrong With Expressing Yourself
  • We Once Were Kings
  • Grandma’s Song
  • Electricity
  • The Letter

Cast List

Liam Mower, James Lomas, George Maguire

Misc. Show Information

Previews began March 31, 2005

< Previous | Next >

8 out of 10 stars (7 votes)

Submitted by: admin
Hits: 85
Added: Thu Apr 21 2005
Last Modified: Tue Nov 14 2006

Review It Rate It Bookmark It