ORIENTAL THEATRE
Ford Center for the Performing Arts, 24 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601
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Billy Elliot on stage:
- London
- Broadway
Other Broadway venues in Chicago:
- Drury Lane Theater Oakbrook Terrace
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BILLY ELLIOT
Much of the power of Billy Elliot as an honest tear-jerker lies in its ability to give equal weight to the sweet dreams of terpsichorean flight and the sourness of a dream-denying reality.
Ben Brantley, New York Times
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Chason: “Absolutely Incredible!”
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Since the theatre thinks that $90 is a good price for a youngster to go lea... more »
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Scott: “WORST. MUSICAL. EVER.”
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Billy Elliot is on tour and hits the Oriental Theatre in Chicago, IL, Ended 28 Nov 2010
The one name on everybody’s lips is BILLY.
Billy Elliot The Musical is the new show that has captured Broadway’s heart and received the best reviews for any musical in years. Called “EXTRAORDINARILY UPLIFTING” by Time Out New York and “INTOXICATING” by The New York Times, BILLY ELLIOT is a joyous, exciting and feel-good celebration of one boy following his heart and making his dreams come true.
Based on the critically acclaimed feature film, BILLY ELLIOT is brought to life by the movie’s original creative team – director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and writer Lee Hall - along with music legend Elton John, who has written what the New York Post calls “HIS BEST SCORE YET!”
Come discover for yourself the next great Broadway musical, BILLY ELLIOT.
Dates From 27th June to 17th September 2011
Audience: Billy Elliot is recommended for all audiences.
Run time: 2 hours 45 minutes with one 15 minute intermission
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