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Tony-Winning Musical Billy Elliot Dances into Vancouver

Tony-Winning Musical Billy Elliot Dances into Vancouver

The national tour of Billy Elliot opens on April 2 in Vancouver. The Tony-winning musical, featuring a score by Elton John, plays the Queen Elizabeth Theatre through April 7.

Billy Elliot tells the story of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small British mining town, the plot follows Billy as he stumbles out ...

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Meet the Billy Boys: Noah Parets Feels ‘Freedom and Energy’ When Dancing in Billy Elliot

Meet the Billy Boys: Noah Parets Feels ‘Freedom and Energy’ When Dancing in Billy Elliot

The young performers in Billy Elliot are tasked with executing complicated choreography worthy of dance pros with years of experience. Alternating in the role of the title character, these boys never fail to delight crowds with their leaps and pirouettes. Just who are these talented young dancers? Broadway.com brings you an intimate look at the stars. Noah Parets grew ...

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Meet the Billy Boys: Ben Cook on the ‘Unstoppable’ Feeling of Dancing in Billy Elliot

Meet the Billy Boys: Ben Cook on the ‘Unstoppable’ Feeling of Dancing in Billy Elliot

Get to know the young lead performers of the Billy Elliot national tour! Broadway.com brings you an intimate look at the stars of the Tony-winning musical, including Ben Cook. The 14 year old played Billy’s best friend Michael both on Broadway and on tour, and he is now taking the lead in the title role, which opens at ...

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Patti Perkins Reflects on Watching the Kids in Billy Elliot Grow Up

Patti Perkins Reflects on Watching the Kids in Billy Elliot Grow Up

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As Grandma in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning Billy Elliot, Patti Perkins plays the senile nana to the show’s titular boy. Onstage, she connects with Billy as she reminisces about her youthful dreams of being a ballet dancer. Offstage, Perkins plays mentor and acting coach to the numerous young actors that alternate in the ...

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Billy Elliot Scribe Lee Hall On Why the Award-Winning Show Almost Never Happened

Billy Elliot Scribe Lee Hall On Why the Award-Winning Show Almost Never Happened

Billy Elliot was nominated for three Oscars, won three Olivier Awards, won 10 Tonys and became a box office smash on London’s West End and on Broadway. Next, the national tour will be arriving in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from April 2 through April 7. But if the success of the musical about a boy growing up ...

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Watch Elton John and Stephen Daldry Talk About How They Taught Billy Elliot to Dance on Stage

Watch Elton John and Stephen Daldry Talk About How They Taught Billy Elliot to Dance on Stage

Broadway’s Tony-winning musical Billy Elliot is getting ready to dance into Vancouver from April 2 through April 7 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. But before Billy performs his first steps, Broadway.com is bringing you an inside look at the show in action, as well as what the creative team says makes the show soar. Click below to see ...

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Put on Your Ballet Shoes! Tickets Now on Sale for Billy Elliot in Vancouver

Put on Your Ballet Shoes! Tickets Now on Sale for Billy Elliot in Vancouver

Tickets are now on sale for the national tour of Billy Elliot in Vancouver. The Tony-winning musical, featuring a score by Elton John, will open on April 2 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and close on April 7.

Billy Elliot tells the story of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small British mining ...

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Watch Billy Elliot Tour Stars Noah Parets and Janet Dickenson Talk About Loving Ottawa

Watch Billy Elliot Tour Stars Noah Parets and Janet Dickenson Talk About Loving Ottawa

The national tour of Billy Elliot played the National Arts Centre from January 1 through January 4, and audiences were taken with the inspiring story of a boy who discovers his passion for dance. It turns out the cast also became a fan of the city. Watch the video below to see Billy Elliot stars Noah Parets and Janet Dickenson ...

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Drew Minard and Mitchell Tobin Lace Up Their Dance Shoes as the New Leads of the Billy Elliot Tour

Drew Minard and Mitchell Tobin Lace Up Their Dance Shoes as the New Leads of the Billy Elliot Tour

Mrs. Wilkinson’s ballet class just gained two new students. Drew Minard and Mitchell Tobin have assumed the title role in the national tour of Billy Elliot. The actors will alternate performances as Billy and will become the 12th and 13th actors to perform the part in the national tour. The musical is currently playing Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre through ...

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