Billy Elliot, the Elton John/ Lee Hall musical has just announced
that it will be making its Broadway debut at the Imperial Theater. The
first preview is set for September 17th, 2008 and the opening
will be October 16th, 2008.
Directed by
Stephen Daldry,
Billy Elliot has recently celebrated its 1000th performance in London and has now
been seen by over 1.5 million people and has grossed over £65
million.
Billy Elliot is set in the North East and is a
funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's
dreams. This staging of
Billy Elliot is an
adaptation of one of the most adored British films of the last decade
which broke box office records across the world and was nominated for 3
Oscars and 13 BAFTA Awards. The score has been composed by music
legend
Elton John, the most celebrated UK singer songwriter of the last
30 years, choreography is by Peter Darling, designs are by
Ian MacNeil
with sound by Paul Arditti and lighting by Rick Fisher.
For more information please visit www.billyelliotthemusical.com
Lee Hall, Elton John, and Company at the recent Capitol Theater Premiere, Australia
Photo Credit: James Morgan
