Billy Elliot the Musical
BILLY ELLIOT the MUSICAL
BOBDIREX brings the Broadway Smash hit, "Billy Elliot the Musical" to the Marian University Theatre for its
Indiana Premiere June 24 - July 10. In New York 'Billy' won 10 Tony Awards and 10 Drama Desk Awards
including Best Musical in both cases. Based on the film set in a northern mining town against the background
of the 1984/85 miner's strike, Billy's journey takes him 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.
Elton John wrote the music with book and lyrics by Lee Hall. This production features the highly successful team
of Bob Harbin directing, Kenny Shepard choreography and Trevor Fanning music direction.