Billy Elliot focuses on two crises that come head to head in a working-class community in Country Durham in northeast England. One involves the 1984-1985 coal miners' strike that threatened the well-being of many families whose members struggled to survive while not being able to work. The other centers around 11 year-old Billy Elliot, the son and brother of the two striking miners, who blows off boxing lessons for ballet classes. At first, his father was quite embarrassed by this, but then he realizes that his son has a real talent. He then sacrifices his own status among his co-workers by helping Billy realize his dream to attend a prestigious Royal Ballet School in London. (http://www.theskykid.com/billy-elliot-musical)
The show became an immediate hit soon after hitting broadway. The musical was in the capable hands of Stephen Daldry who directed it beautifully.
With music by Elton John, lyrics and book by Lee Hall, and Peter Darling as their choreographer, the shows ticket sales were through the roof.
Although the production is mainly dance oriented, it has some pretty incredible songs, too. My personal favorite song is "Electricity." It is so captivating and brought chills to me from the start. I was in total and utter awe. The choreography was… WOW!! Here is a clip…
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