Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
“Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.”
Synopsis
In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Billy Elliot the Musical | 2022 young company trailer
Type: Featurette • Published 2022-05-06
Top Cast
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Elliott Hanna
Billy Elliot
Ruthie Henshall
Mrs. Wilkinson
Liam Mower
Billy's Older Self
Tom Holland
Former Billy (Encore)
Zach Atkinson
Michael
Deka Walmsley
Dad (Jackie Elliot)
Ann Emery
Grandma
Chris Grahamson
Tony Elliot
Howard Crossley
George
David Muscat
Mr. Braithwaite
Caspar Meurisse
Tall Boy
Layton Williams
Former Billy (Encore)
Claudia Bradley
Dead Mum
Demi Lee
Debbie
Liam Sargeant
Small Boy
Ollie Jochim
Former Billy (Encore)
Bradley Perret
Former Billy (Encore)
Matteo Zecca
Former Billy (Encore)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Sullivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Hall, Elton John
- Original Score
- Elton John
- Original Title
- Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Universal Stage Productions, Working Title, Tiger Aspect, The Old Vic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Sullivan
Lee Hall, Elton John
Elton John
David Tregoning, Guy Morley, Brett Sullivan
David Furnish, Jonathan Finn, Dione Orrom, Angela Morrison, Helen Parker
Department Leadership Roster
David Tregoning
Editor
Jonathan Finn
Producer
Dione Orrom
Producer
Guy Morley
Editor
Sally Greene
Producer
Nicky Gillibrand
Costume Design
Brett Sullivan
Editor
Eric Fellner
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Marko Keser
Editor
Brett Sullivan
Director
Lee Hall
Writer
Elton John
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Billy Elliot: The Musical Live about?
In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.
Who directed Billy Elliot: The Musical Live?
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live was directed by Brett Sullivan.
Who stars in Billy Elliot: The Musical Live?
The principal cast of Billy Elliot: The Musical Live includes Elliott Hanna, Ruthie Henshall, Liam Mower, Tom Holland, Zach Atkinson.
When was Billy Elliot: The Musical Live released and how long is it?
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
How much did Billy Elliot: The Musical Live make at the box office?
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live grossed $3.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Billy Elliot: The Musical Live?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billy Elliot: The Musical Live was composed by Elton John.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Billy Elliot: The Musical Live?
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).