SOUND OFF World Premiere Exclusive: David Furnish On BILLY ELLIOT Fathom Event

By: Nov. 04, 2014
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Today, BroadwayWorld is thrilled to present a world premiere exclusive clip featuring producer David Furnish discussing the upcoming Fathom Events presentation of BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL later this month in movie theaters nationwide.

The official description of the Fathom Events presentation of BILLY ELLIOT is as follows: "Special broadcast of the Olivier Award winning production of Billy Elliot the Musical previously captured live from the Victoria Palace Theatre in London's West End PLUS a past and present Billy mash-up finale. Fathom Events invites you to join fans nationwide as Billy Elliot the Musical Live makes the leap from the stage to the big screen in a special three day only event on November 12, 15, and 18. This unique cinema event will feature the return of Liam Mower, the first boy ever to play the role of Billy on stage, in the role of Older Billy. PLUS, as a special treat, 25 past and present Billy actors will reunite for a very special mash-up finale! Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners' strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle AGAINST THE ODDS to make his dream come true. Follow Billy's journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. With unforgettable music by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful storyline, this astonishing theatrical experience will stay with you forever. Don't miss your opportunity to experience this extraordinary musical, dubbed "A global theatrical phenomenon" by the LA Times. Dazzling audiences in London's West End since it first opened in 2005, this spectacular show has gone on to captivate audiences across five continents, winning more than 80 theater awards along the way, including 10 Tony Awards."

BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL will be presented in Fathom movie theaters nationwide on November 12, 15 and 18.

More information on the Fathom Events presentation of BILLY ELLIOT is available at the official site here.

View the new featurette for Fathom Events presentation of BILLY ELLIOT: THE MUSICAL below.



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