Billy Elliot the musical ends
Billy Elliot the musical ends
#1Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 4/9/16 at 7:35pm
The London production ended is historical run tonight. Did anybody go? Has this show made an impact or will it be forgotten in musical theatre history?
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Outoftowner2
Stand-by Joined: 1/8/12
#2Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 4/12/16 at 2:39pm
I was there. It was absolutely stunning. All the kids who played Billy and Michael and Debbie rotated in and out between scenes, sometimes even in the middle of scenes. It added an extra layer of humor and poignancy to this wonderful show for just that one performance. Dozens of former Billy's were there too, along with the creative team. For all of us at the Victoria Palace Theatre that night it was an unforgettable experience
I do think it will have a lasting impact. Millions of people saw it over 11 years. Sure, some were pretty vocal in their disdain but many, many theatre fans really loved that show. I'm sad to see it close.
Jiam
Swing Joined: 4/8/16
#3Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 4/12/16 at 6:12pm
An excellent musical. With political themes and excellent story., Seen it twice
sam31
Stand-by Joined: 7/27/07
#4Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 4/13/16 at 6:07pm
It's now touring the. UK. It's just finished a run at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth.
mkmswain
Stand-by Joined: 2/1/16
#5Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 4/14/16 at 5:24am
It's certainly had an impact already creatively - lots of current shows owe elements to Billy Elliot - and I'm sure it will have a long life touring or in school productions.
yankeefan7
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/14/12
#6Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 4/16/16 at 3:44pm
I saw it on Broadway and it was wonderful, did not understand why it did not run longer in the US.
#7Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 4/17/16 at 12:16am
^at the end of its run on Broadway, it's operating costs were 800,000 dollars a week. Matilda is suffering the same thing.
In our millions, in our billions, we are most powerful when we stand together. TW4C unwaveringly joins the worldwide masses, for we know our liberation is inseparably bound.
Signed,
Theater Workers for a Ceasefire
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rjm516
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/24/09
#8Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 4/18/16 at 12:18pm
What a great show! I wish I could have been at the final performance.
As for the above, both Billy and Matilda had outstanding runs for Broadway, longer than most shows can wish for that aren't Phantom.
sam31
Stand-by Joined: 7/27/07
#9Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 5/21/16 at 4:33pm
As said in an earlier post it not over and you can still see it as it's currently on a UK tour at the moment.
#10Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 5/26/16 at 2:12am
I get the sense it is coming back. It's seems the only reason it closed is due to Victoria Palace being renovated. Has anything been announced to open after renovation?
Not to be confused with Dave19.
#11Billy Elliot the musical ends
Posted: 5/26/16 at 5:17am
There is a definite plan to bring the show back in after the tour- but not at the VP
