Breaking News! BILLY ELLIOT Comes to DPAC!

It's a good day for Durham and a GREAT day for Musical theatre lovers!

The 2009 TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL


Launches the second national tour in Durham!

Performances begin November 2, 2010
at the Durham Performing Arts Center!

Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to the Triangle’s DPAC, Durham Performing Arts Center from November 2-14, 2010.  Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical  has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards.

Billy Elliot the Musical is the joyous celebration of one boy’s journey to make his dreams come true. Set in a small town, the story follows Billy as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, discovering a surprising passion that inspires his family and his whole community.

“On behalf of my fellow producers and the entire production team, we are delighted to be launching the second national tour of Billy Elliot the Musical at the Durham Performing Arts Center.  We look forward to presenting the show in this magnificent home for world-class live entertainment” said Eric Fellner, a producer of the show.

In addition to the Tony Award for Best Musical, Billy Elliot the Musical received the award for Best Direction of a Musical (Stephen Daldry); Best Book of a Musical (Lee Hall); Best Choreography (Peter Darling); Best Orchestrations (Martin Koch); Best Scenic Design of a Musical (Ian MacNeil); Best Lighting Design of a Musical (Rick Fisher); Best Sound Design of a Musical (Paul Arditti); Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical (David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, Kiril Kulish); Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical (Gregory Jbara).

 

The production has been awarded 73 national and international awards including ten Tony Awards, Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Drama League and Outer Critics Circle.

Ben Brantley of the New York Times says that Billy Elliot “Sends audiences into a mass swoon!”  Time Out says it’s “The most electric and passionate show in years.”  The Daily News calls Billy “So exhilarating that you feel like leaping!” Liz Smith calls the show “Absolutely awesome,” The New York Observer raves that Billy is “The best thing to happen to Broadway in a long while,” and WOR’s Dave Richardson cheers, “All I can say is WOW!

Billy Elliot the Musical is produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn and Sally Greene. Angela Morrison and David Furnish are Executive Producers. The production features scenic design by Ian MacNeil, costume design by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Paul Arditti. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch.

Additional information about Billy Elliot the Musical is available at www.billyelliotthemusical.com.

Billy Elliot the Musical will be the season opener of DPAC’s “Third Spectacular Season.” The SunTrust Broadway Series goes on sale beginning March 19th with two easy ways to purchase at DPACnc.com or 919-680-2787.  Season ticket holders receive special savings, the best seats, complimentary parking, flexibility, and payment plan options.  Visit DPACnc.com for more information on how to be the first to purchase the National Tour Debut of Billy Elliot.

Comments

[ERinVA]

Durham! Nowhere better for Billy, a boy from Easington in County Durham, to land! North Carolina is in for a treat. If it doesn't show up somewhere near to me in VA, I may just have to drive 3 hours to see this touring production. It is worth the drive, believe me. :)

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