The Firehouse Theatre to Stage BILLY ELLIOT This Summer

The Firehouse Theatre will present the regional premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical this summer. The Production Committee has decided to move the previously slated summer musicals (Seussical and The Music Man) to a future season in order to take advantage of this exciting opportunity. The Firehouse Theatre's production of Billy Elliot will be brought to life by an award-winning creative team led by Derek Whitener and Rebecca Lowrey. Adult and youth auditions will be announced on our website and Facebook page shortly.

Based on the 2000 film Billy Elliot, the international sensation features a timeless score by music legend Elton John and book and lyrics by Lee Hall. The musical's success in London - including four Laurence Olivier Awards and five additional nominations - led to a hit 2008 Broadway production in New York that won 10 Tony Awards® (including Best Musical) and 10 Drama Desk Awards.

Set in a northern English mining town, against the background of the 1984 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 community and changes his life forever.

The show will officially open on Friday, July 29th at 7:30pm, followed immediately by a post-show reception. Performances will continue through August 14th on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm. Purchase tickets online at www.thefirehousetheatre.com, via phone at 972-620-3747 or in-person at the box office one hour before curtain. Adult tickets are $22, with senior and student discounts available and half-price tickets available on Saturdays at 2:30pm. Group (10+) discounts available by phone.

The Firehouse Theatre's mission is to provide a cross-section of the finest traditional theatrical works that are suitable and affordable for all ages. They also provide educational enrichment programs and create opportunities for adults and children to develop talents in all aspects of theatre arts. For more information about The Firehouse Theatre's production of Billy Elliot the Musical, visit www.TheFirehouseTheatre.com or call 972-900-1602.