Was Billy Elliot a Broadway show?
The Broadway production opened at the Imperial Theatre on 1 October 2008 in previews, and officially on 13 November 2008. The London production’s creative team directed and designed the Broadway production.
Why did Billy Elliot Close?
Billy Elliot: The Musical is to bow out of the West End, closing April 9 2016, after celebrating its 11th birthday at the Victoria Palace Theatre. The show will shutter after some 4,600 performances due to the theatre’s previously announced refurbishment program.
Who produced Billy Elliot the Musical?
Working Title Films
Tiger Aspects Productions
Billy Elliot/Production companies
Is Billy Elliot a true storey?
The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, and Jamie Bell, who played Billy, was widely praised for his performance. The character of Billy was actually inspired by a real man who faced similar struggles in his pursuit of becoming an opera singer in the 60s.
Who wrote songs for Billy Elliot?
Stephen Warbeck
Wayne Hector
Billy Elliot/Music composed by
Who was the dancer in the last scene of Billy Elliot?
Adam Cooper
Adam Cooper (dancer)
| Adam Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 July 1971 Tooting, London, England |
| Occupation | Actor, choreographer, dancer, and director |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Wildor ( m. 2000) |
| Children | 2 |
Who is the dancer at the end of Billy Elliot?
He became internationally recognized for creating the lead role of Swan/Stranger in Matthew Bourne’s contemporary dance production of the ballet Swan Lake, a role that was briefly featured in the 2000 film Billy Elliot where Cooper played the adult version of the titular character….Adam Cooper (dancer)
| Adam Cooper | |
|---|---|
| Parent(s) | Dave Tamwyn |
Who played Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot the musical?
Billy Elliot the Musical Live. On 28 September, the matinee of the musical was broadcast as it was being filmed at the Victoria Palace Theatre to cinemas around the UK and other countries with further encore screenings of that same performance on other dates. Billy was played by Elliott Hanna.
What makes Billy Elliot so special?
Based on the international smash-hit film, and featuring a score by music legend Elton John, Billy Elliot is an astonishing theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.
When did the original Billy Elliot come out on DVD?
This performance was released on DVD and Blu-ray on 24 November 2014 in the United Kingdom. This cast includes Elliott Hanna in the title role with Ruthie Henshall as Mrs. Wilkinson, Deka Walmsley as Billy’s dad, Chris Grahamson as Tony and Ann Emery as Grandma.
What is the setting of Billy Elliot?
Set in a northern English mining town against the background of the 1984 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true.