Imperial Theatre
249 W 45th St
212.239.6200
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Billy Elliot
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Nov 13, 2008 – Jan 8
Daily (schedule)
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- Price
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$41.50 - 199
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“The dark economic times spurred by Wall Street and the new political landscape serve as the perfect backdrop for Billy Elliot, a sentimental musical about hard times and the need for change. Stephen Daldry directs the stage version of his indie-fave 2000 film about Billy, the determined son of a miner, and his dream of becoming a ballet dancer. Initially, the boy's dreams are deemed irrelevant amidst one of the biggest workers' strikes in British history, and dismissed as effete by his uber-masculine father and brother. This tidy musical delivers enjoyable, emotion-laden numbers: Elton John's music is satisfactory, but it's Peter Darling's inspired choreography for the main character (played by three talented alternating tweens) that makes a powerful case for Billy Elliot's success.”
Stephan Paschalides, Flavorpill
