The Kennedy Center in association with NETworks Presentations, LLC presents the multi-award-winning Billy Elliot the Musical in the Kennedy Center Opera House from December 13, 2011 to January 15, 2012. 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 talent that inspires his family and his whole community and changes his life forever.
Billy Elliot the Musical features Ty Forhan, Kylend Hetherington, Lex Ishimoto, Zach Manske, and J.P. Viernes in the role of Billy.
Also featured are Leah Hocking (Mrs. Wilkinson); Rich Hebert (Dad); Cynthia Darlow (Grandma); Cullen Titmas (Tony); Joel Blum (George); Ben Cook and Jacob Zelonky (Michael); and Samantha Blaire Cutler (Debbie).
The production features scenic design by Ian MacNeil, associate direction by Julian Webber, costume design by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Paul Arditti. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch. Touring production direction is by Justin Martin and choreography is by Kathryn Dunn. The show was originally produced by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions.
The production has been awarded 81 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.
Additional information about Billy Elliot the Musical is available at www.BillyElliotTour.com. A video clip from the production can be found here.
TICKET INFORMATION
Performances of Billy Elliot the Musical will run December 13, 2011 to January 15, 2012 in the Opera House evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. Additional matinee performances will take place on December 21, 23, and January 11. There are no matinee performances on December 25 and no evening performances on December 24 and January 15. Tickets are on sale and start at $25. The evening performance on December 31 begins at 8:00 p.m. and includes admission into the Kennedy Center's New Year's Eve party in the Grand Foyer. Purchases can be made in-person at the box office, online, or by calling (202) 467-4600 or (800) 444-1324. Subscription packages are available for purchase by calling (202) 416-8500 or by visiting kennedy-center.org.
Musical Theater at the Kennedy Center is made possible through the generosity of the Adrienne Arsht Musical Theater Fund.
For more information about the Kennedy Center, please visit www.kennedy-center.org.
