Photo Flash: BILLY ELLIOT Celebrates Tutu Day!

In honor of its upcoming L.A. premiere engagement of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, the Pantages Theatre declared that Thursday 2/2 to be "Tutu Day." The very unofficial celebration was marked by several celebrations involving the beautiful, inspirational and versatile tutu. In BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, the tutu is not just a piece of dancewear, but it comes to symbolize personal expression and the dream of one boy that inspires an entire community.

Check out photos from the festivities below!

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will captivate Los Angeles audiences for five weeks only, April 11-May 13 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. 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 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. 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 passion that inspires his family and his whole community.

Full priced tickets for BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL may be purchased online at www.BroadwayLA.org or by phone at 1-800-982-2787. Orchestra level tickets for BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL start at just $25. Prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Pantages Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. The Pantages Theatre is located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, just east of Vine Street, and the box office opens daily at 10am. Groups of 10 or more can call 866-755-3075 or visit www.NedGroups.com. For tickets or more information
about BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL's Los Angeles engagement, please visit the Pantages Theatre's official website, www.BroadwayLA.org.

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