Billy Elliot: The Musical Live

"Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free."

2014-09-28

8.103

en 162m

MusicDramaHistory

In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.

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Musical

Lee Hall

Executive Producer

David Furnish

Sound Designer

Paul Arditti

Casting

Jessica Ronane

Music Director

Chris Hatt

Stage Director

Stephen Daldry

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