After the original London and Broadway productions of Billy Elliot: The Musical each took home top honors in their respective national theater awards, it comes as no surprise that the show’s latest productions have continued to impress new audiences across the world. At this time, Billy Elliot is sweeping the U.S. in the midst of an ongoing multi-city tour. The current stateside Billy Elliot tour is on stage in Costa Mesa, Calif., at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, and will remain at that theater from April 16-28. The remaining stops on the tour take the talented cast and crew to San Diego (April 30-May 5), San Jose (May 7- 12), Las Vegas (May 14-19), Schenectady, N.Y. (June 4-9), and Grand Rapids, Mich. (June 11-16), before wrapping up the final week of performances in Hartford, Conn., from June 18-23.
With original music by Elton John, this heartwarming musical follows a blue-collar British family through the economic struggles of the 80s, while the youngest son, Billy, struggles to pursue his newfound goal of becoming a ballet dancer. Billy Elliot has earned countless accolades since premiering in 2006, making it one of the must-see shows of the past decade. The original Broadway production alone was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, and garnered 10 wins, among them Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical. Billy Elliot tickets are currently on sale for the remainder of the popular U.S. tour, so scan the dates listed through the Vivid Seats marketplace to peruse all available inventory and secure your seat to this award-winning tale that rejoices in family, dreams, dance, and more.
