Playhouse on the Square to Present BILLY ELLIOT

The 47th season for Playhouse on the Square begins with the regional premiere of Billy Elliot the Musical! Set in a northern English town amidst the turbulent 1984 miners' strike, Billy Elliot the Musical is the inspiring tale of one boy's journey as he exchanges his boxing gloves for ballet shoes. Featuring music by Elton John, The New York Times declares that Billy Elliot the Musical "isn't a dance show; it's about why people need dance."

Taking on the title role of Billy Elliot is thirteen-year-old Memphian, Benjamin Cheng (Les Miserables; Peter Pan). Playing the role of his father is Playhouse on the Square Resident Company Member Michael Detroit (Seminar; The Fantasticks). Resident Company Member Kim Sanders (Kiss Me, Kate; The Rocky Horror Show) is dance teacher Mrs. Wilkinson. Associate Company Member Dane Van Brocklin plays Tony and Seth Judice is Michael. Both Dane and Seth are making their Playhouse on the Square debuts.

Billy Elliot the Musical runs August 14th - September 6th, 2015 at Playhouse on the Square. The Playhouse on the Square Super Sponsor is Dr. Thomas Ratliff. Billy Elliot the Musical is sponsored by ArtsFirst/First Tennessee Foundation, and the Jerry and Nina Patton Family Foundation. The Pay-What-You-Can Performance is Thursday, August 20th and is sponsored by ArtsZone/AutoZone and Southland Park Gaming and Racing. Playhouse on the Square is located at 66 S. Cooper St. For more information or to make reservations, please call (901) 726 - 4656 or purchase tickets online at playhouseonthesquare.org.

Cast

Billy Elliot - Benjamin Cheng

Dad - Michael Detroit

Mrs. Wilkinson - Kim Sanders

Michael - Seth Judice

Grandma - Jeanna Juleson

Tony - Dane Van Brocklin

Debbie Wilkinson - Katy Cotten

Mr. Braithwaite - Dave Landis

George - Eddie Llambias

Big Davey - Chris Cotton

Adult Billy - Travis Bradley

Adult Ensemble - Lorraine Cotton, Marc Gill, Jared Graham, Jimmy Hoxie, Donna Lappin, Isaac Middleton, Justin Nelson, Brook Papritz, Kenesha Reed, Ryan Scott, Cayley Smith

Youth Ensemble - Katie Bennett, Olivia Cheng, Mary Humphrey, Sydney Jackson, Nathan Morton, Rae Payne, Nathan Payson, Katilyn Poindexter, Sophie Younker

Title: Billy Elliot the Musical

Venue: Playhouse on the Square, 66 S. Cooper St.

Dates: August 14 - September 6, 2015

Times: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

Tickets: $22 Opening Weekend (August 14, 15, 16), $35 Thursdays and Sundays,

$40 Fridays and Saturdays. $22 Seniors/Students/Military. $15 Children under 18.

Box Office: 901-726-4656

Web: playhouseonthesquare.org

Playhouse Advisory: Strong Language and Adult Situations

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