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FREE PARKINGĪvailable after 6pm in the Civic parking lot at the northeast corner of Lovell and Park Streets. The film is based on the true story of a member of the Royal Ballet who comes from a mining community and is now aged 34 the only difference is that in the film, Billys dad is appalled, whereas the real-life characters parents were in fact very supportive. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

The Civic AuditoriumĪll performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Water Based Fog, Haze and Smoke as well as Strobe Lights may be used in this production. The musical's overarching historical context - the British mining strike of 1984-1985 - gives us insight to the intensely personal struggles of people fighting to preserve the traditions of their working-class community. Winner of 10 Tony awards, including best musical, Billy Elliot the Musical is a heartfelt and inspirational musical about one boy's journey from the boxing ring to discovering his passion to be a dancer. Billy Elliot the Musical will be best enjoyed by prepared middle and high school students. There is also an intense situation where we see Billy confronting riot police. *Denotes Civic Debut | +Denotes Academy of Theatre Arts Studentīilly Elliot the Musical deals honestly with the topic of death and there is the occasional profanity used by working class characters. Woman 6 (Police/Panel) - RACHEL LOHRBERG *+ 11-year old Billy journeys from the boxing ring to a ballet class to make his dreams come true while challenging the long-held beliefs of his hometown.

Woman 5 (Young Grandma/Police/Clipboard) - MCKAYLA MARCOLA* Woman 4 (Police/Panel) - CORYNE PAIGE MANNES+ Woman 3 (Police/Panel) - SHANNON CANUELLE+ Man 4(Drag/Pit Super/ Barfly/Panel) - R.J. Man 3(Young Grandpa / Panel) - CHARLIE GODSIL* Man 1 - (George / Panelist 3) - LOU PRICE+ Top best answers to the question Is billy elliot a true story Answered by Wanda Greenholt on Sun, 12:51 AM The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, and Jamie Bell, who played Billy, was widely praised for his performance.
