Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
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Overview
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.
Year 2014
Studio Universal Pictures, Universal Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Tiger Aspect, The Old Vic
Director Stephen Daldry, Brett Sullivan
Crew Lee Hall (Musical), David Furnish (Executive Producer), Paul Arditti (Sound Designer), Jessica Ronane (Casting), Chris Hatt (Music Director), Stephen Daldry (Stage Director)
Popularity 1
Language English
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